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Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents
Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»
Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work
Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»
Concentrix survives Sharks
Concentrix survives Sharks.....»»
Talisay survives Minglanilla, forces winner take all in Rhea Gullas Cup
Talisay survives Minglanilla, forces winner take all in Rhea Gullas Cup.....»»
King Cobra spotted in Busay, Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A group of friends trekking in Barangay Busay, Cebu City got the shock of their lives when they saw up close a King Cobra, a highly venomous snake, blocking their path. In a post on Philippine Snake ID, a website that identifies and classifies snakes, one Eimanna Gutierez shared the experience.....»»
Drainage up for flood-free relocation site
Drainage up for flood-free relocation site.....»»
Flood control structure erected in Brgy. Casab-ahan
A flood control structure built along Gandara River in Brgy. Casab-ahan has already been completed according to the Department of Public Works and Highways Samar First District Engineering Office......»»
Residents of floating village in Agusan Sur surviving on relief aid after flood
TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 24 February) – Residents of La Flora, a floating village in this town, continue to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating flood that struck the province on January 31. Roselyn Santin, a mother of four, expressed on Friday that their survival hinges solely on relief aid provided by […].....»»
Speaker endorses release of P150 million to Davao flood victims
Speaker Martin Romualdez has endorsed the immediate release of P150 million in financial aid, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development, to the flood victims in Davao region......»»
Davao lawmakers thank President Marcos, Romualdez for aiding flood victims
Lawmakers from Davao have thanked President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez for continuously sending aid to flood victims in the region, including the endorsement of P150 million in cash aid and 51,000 food packs......»»
Speaker endorses P150 million aid for Davao flood victims
Upto P150 million in financial assistance has been endorsed by Speaker Martin Romualdez for flood victims in Davao region......»»
Increasing flood resilience across the Wairarapa
Flood resilience across the Wairarapa will be increased thanks to the Government's commitment of more than $8 million across five projects."Today, I am visiting the Wairarapa as part of the Government's 100-day plan to meet with community representatives affected by the 2023 severe weather events to understand what can be done to speed up and simplify recovery efforts," Emergency Management an.....»»
River Crossing
Despite the strong current, a family dares to cross the Tubod River in Iligan City on Sunday morning (21 January 2024) shortly after attending a procession for the Santo Niño. Two of them are holding statues of Sto. Niño. The bridge in this area was damaged in a flood in March 2022 but still passable for pedestrians, and was completely washed away by another flood November last year. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA.....»»
Mud After the Flood
Firefighters wash away mud on the road in NHA Bangkal on Friday, January 19, 2024, a day after a flood that swamped a residential area in Bangkal, Davao City on Thursday evening. MindaNews photo.....»»
Janno Gibbs umaming ‘almost 1 year’ nang hiwalay ang mga magulang
NAG-SHARE ang TV host-comedian na si Janno Gibbs tungkol sa paghihiwalay ng kanyang mga magulang na sina Ronaldo Valdez at Maria Fe Gibbs. Kinumpirma ng veteran comedian ang tungkol dito nang ma-interview siya sa “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho” nitong nagdaang Linggo ng gabi, January 21. Dito, naging bukas si Janno sa pagkukuwento hinggil sa kinauwian.....»»
Michael V aprub ang Golden Globes performance ni Jo Koy: ‘It’s funny, direct…’
MALIBAN sa talent manager at vlogger na si Ogie Diaz, pasado rin sa batikang comedian-actor na si Michael V ang naging performance ng international stand-up comedian na si Jo Koy. Kung maaalala, marami ang pumuna at bumatikos kay Jo Koy dahil “waley” umano ang mga ibinatong jokes sa kanyang hosting gig sa prestihyosong award-giving body.....»»
Steve Martin defends Jo Koy following horrid Golden Globes hosting
Comedian-actor Steve Martin is the latest high-profile individual to back Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy after the latter was criticized for his underwhelming hosting of the 2024 Golden Globes......»»
When Mother Nature is still king
As a year’s worth of rain lets loose in Dubai, flash floods caused roads to turn into rivers and gushing waters overwhelmed many homes and businesses in just 24 hours......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 22 February 2024
Davao City’s wetlands dwindling An environmental group said that the loss of urban wetlands in Davao City contributed to the recent major flash floods in some parts of the metropolis. Lemuel Manalo, program coordinator of the environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), said Davao City has been losing 95 percent of its wetlands […].....»»
Helterbrand, Canalenta flash vintage forms as Biñan edges Nueva Ecija
Jayjay Helterbrand and KG Canaleta turned back the hands of time and put on a show in front of the local folks as they steered Biñan to a thrilling 96-90 win over previously unbeaten Nueva Ecija in a titanic battle in the PSL President’s Cup......»»