Dengue cases in Negros Oriental rose by 200 percent from January 1 to October 15 this year compared to the same period last year, a health official said Wednesday. In a press briefing, Assistant Provincial Health Officer Dr. Liland Estacion said 1,828 dengue cases and eight deaths were reported over the period, compared to only 610 cases with zero deaths in the same period last year. “The continuing rise in dengue cases is expected considering that this is the so-called epidemic year in a three-year cycle,” Estacion said in mixed English and Cebuano. The top areas with
PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. forged a partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Tarlac City for the celebration of the annual Global Handwashing Day. The initiative highlighted both parties’ emphasis on equitable access to safe water for learners and the need for clean and enough water supply to advocate hand hygiene for all, especially the young ones. Through a memorandum of agreement signed by the two parties, group handwashing facilities will be built within the identified public schools in Tarlac City where PrimeWater operates. The list of recipients includes seven primary schools and two secondary
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday reiterated that procurement of submarines for the Philippine Navy (PN) is not a priority at the moment, stressing that it is focusing on the implementation of modernization contracts signed by the previous administration. “Although submarines are on our wish list for Horizon 3, the Department is prioritizing the implementation of contracts signed during the previous administration, cognizant of the limitations in the resources available to the government,” DND spokesperson Arsenio R. Andolong said in a statement. He also added that the DND is recalibrating its proposed projects under the Armed
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Wednesday said the results of the ballistics tests and forensic evidence obtained by authorities at the crime scene of the killing of broadcaster Percival Mabasa also known as “Percy Lapid” matched with the weapon used by the self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial. “Hindi lang ito tungkol sa pagko-confess (to the crime), mahirap din yun eh ano, sinigurado natin ito, yung tinatawag na ballistics, ibig sabihin po nito yung mga nakitang slugs o yung mga bala dun sa kapaligiran (It is not only about the confession to the
The Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) is upbeat that the lighting of San Juanico Bridge will attract more investments in Samar and Leyte provinces. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, TIEZA Chief Operating Officer Mark Lapid said the project, which is the first in the country, will attract more tourists to the region. “This is a world-class project, and it exceeded our expectation. It’s about time to market the destination. Since everything is connected to tourism, it will create a positive impact in communities in Samar and Leyte provinces,” Lapid said. The official switch on of the
Bicol Police Regional Office (PRO) director Brig. Gen. Rudolph B. Dimas on Wednesday offered his condolences to the families of eight soldiers who died in the truck mishap in Barangay Buenasuerte in Uson, Masbate on Oct. 16. “We are saddened by the untimely death of our brothers in arms who lost their lives in a mishap. Such unfortunate death is something that we did not expect to happen. We mourn with their family, and we will remember their contributions for the sake of maintaining peace and security in the region,” Dimas said in a statement. The involved military
