Tag: Sanitation
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Cebu City Initiates PHP42-Million Sewerage Project to Combat Jail Odor
Cebu City’s local government has embarked on a significant initiative to tackle the persistent odor problem at the Cebu City Jail in Barangay Kalunasan. On February 13, 2025, Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia officiated the groundbreaking of a PHP42-million wastewater treatment facility, aimed at improving sanitation for inmates and alleviating the discomfort of nearby residents. The…
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Baguio City Reinstates Health Team Following Two Mpox Cases
Baguio City has taken swift action by reactivating its health team in response to two confirmed cases of mpox, previously known as monkey pox. Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, the city’s health officer, announced the reactivation and mentioned the potential reuse of the isolation facility used during the recent global health crisis for patients unable to…
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Gamay, Northern Samar Achieves Zero Open Defecation Milestone
In a significant stride towards better public health, the municipality of Gamay in Northern Samar has been officially recognized as a Zero Open Defecation (ZOD) area by the Department of Health (DOH). This certification came after a thorough verification process conducted by the DOH’s regional office, as confirmed by Maria Aurora Dubongco, the officer-in-charge of…
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