Day: June 3, 2025

Davao City: The City Health Office (CHO) has recorded a total of 94 leptospirosis cases since last year, resulting in 25 fatalities, prompting health officials to issue a fresh warning as the rainy season progresses. In an interview on Tuesday, Dr. Sofia Corazon Zafra, medical coordinator for the CHO’s City Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, cautioned Dabawenyos about the heightened risks of acquiring leptospirosis during this period. According to Philippines News Agency, post-exposure prophylaxis medicines are readily available for free at all barangay and district health centers across the city. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the Leptospira bacteria,

Davao City: The Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) is focusing on improving yields and enhancing disease resistance to boost the cacao industry. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative is part of the High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP), which provides improved cacao seedlings and essential farm inputs to local farmers, stated DA-11 technical director Marie Ann Constantino. ‘The DA is also actively working to build resilience against climate risks by distributing farm machinery and constructing vital irrigation systems,’ Constantino said in a statement on Tuesday. She added that the DA is improving training programs designed to enhance

Antique: The Antique Electric Cooperative (Anteco) is set to embark on two significant electrification projects in the province, with a combined investment of PHP125 million this year. Anteco’s general manager, engineer Neal Peter Ve±egas, announced that the Sitio Electrification Program (SEP) and the Barangay Enhancement Program (BEP) will be carried out with funding from the National Electrification Administration. According to Philippines News Agency, the SEP is allocated PHP100 million under the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA). This program aims to bring electricity to 23 sitios across the province, enhancing access to energy for residents in these remote areas. Meanwhile, the

Manila: The city government has established a Drainage Task Force aimed at conducting a comprehensive assessment of the drainage infrastructure and identifying critical flood-prone areas. According to Philippines News Agency, Executive Order 46, released to the media on Tuesday, highlights Mayor Jerry Tre±as’s emphasis on the need for coordinated efforts to mitigate flooding and ensure the functionality of the drainage system. “The geomorphology and location of Iloilo City lend to its vulnerability to flooding during strong rains,” Tre±as remarked. In addition to the comprehensive assessment, the task force is tasked with developing strategic mitigation plans tailored to vulnerable drainage zones,

La Union: The first batch of hog raisers in the Ilocos Region, whose livestock were impacted by the African swine fever (ASF) virus in the last quarter of 2024, has received government indemnification. The second and third batches are currently awaiting funding. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Alfredo Banaag, the Department of Agriculture 1 (Ilocos Region) regulatory division chief and ASF focal person, stated in an interview on Tuesday that 57 hog raisers from La Union province have been awarded a total of PHP3.8 million. These hog raisers hail from 17 villages across seven localities, where 597 pigs were