Tag: water safety
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Baguio Intensifies Food and Water Safety Checks Following Recent Poisoning Incidents
Baguio City is stepping up its efforts to ensure food and water safety in response to recent food poisoning cases. The City Health Services Office (CHSO) has reported four incidents, the most recent on January 5, 2025, which affected nine tourists dining at a restaurant on Kisad Road. Investigations revealed that the kitchen used water…
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Baguio City Steps Up Water and Food Safety Checks to Prevent Diarrhea Outbreak
Baguio City is intensifying its efforts to monitor water and food safety to prevent a recurrence of the diarrhea outbreak that occurred during the 2023 holiday season. Mayor Benjamin Magalong has initiated a comprehensive monitoring program targeting water sources and food handling practices in local establishments. This move comes in response to the previous year’s…
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Health Support Promised to Canlaon City Residents Following Mt. Kanlaon’s Eruption
In the wake of Mt. Kanlaon’s eruption on Monday, December 9, 2024, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Negros Oriental has committed to providing essential medical supplies to the affected residents of Canlaon City. Dr. Liland Estacion, head of the PHO, confirmed that preparations are underway to send additional resources, including face masks and goggles,…
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Laguna Water District Successfully Manages Arsenic Contamination
In a significant development for water safety in Laguna, the Laguna Water District (LWD) has effectively managed arsenic contamination in its water supply. This achievement was announced during the ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ forum held at the Calamba Water District (CWD) function room in Calamba City. LWD’s general manager, Jesus Miguel Bunyi, credited the success…
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