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Davao Oriental under state of calamity
The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»
February 9 declared special non-working holiday
Malacañang has declared Feb. 9, a Friday, a special non-working day throughout the country for the celebration of the Lunar New Year, which falls on the next day......»»
Holidays in Cebu, Laguna areas declared
President Marcos has declared Jan. 15 and Feb. 6 as special non-working holidays in San Pablo City, Laguna and Consolacion, Cebu, respectively......»»
Lawmaker wants Quiapo declared heritage zone
A congressman from Manila yesterday renewed his call for Quiapo to be declared as a “heritage zone” so that historical structures and old houses in the area could be preserved......»»
Moalboal inter-town hoopla unfolds on March 9
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Municipality of Moalboal will once again roll out the red carpet for sports as the cash-rich 2nd Mayor Inocentes Cabaron Invitational Inter-town tournament unfolds on March 9 at the town’s sports complex. A dozen teams will compete for a whopping P500,000 worth of cash prizes in this annual cage fest. For.....»»
Russia asserts full control of Avdiivka, reports presence of Ukrainian troops in town
The Daily Guardian: Russia Captures Key Ukrainian Town of Avdiivka In a significant development, Russia has gained control of the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, marking.....»»
Cash-rich Mayor Cabaron intertown twin sports tilts set in May
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Moalboal town mayor Inocentes Cabaron will once again treat sports fans in southwest Cebu with a cash-rich inter-town men’s basketball and men’s & women’s volleyball tournament for their fiesta celebration in May. The town has been active in sports, hosting a Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. pre-season basketball tilt featuring Cebu’s.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 10
TOKYO -- The death toll rose to 206 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa as of Wednesday afternoon, nine days after a series of strong quakes of up to 7.6 magnitude jolted the prefecture and its vicinity, according to local authorities. The prefectural government confirmed 91 deaths in Suzu City, 83 in Wajima City, 20 in Anamizu Town, five in Nanao City, four in Noto Town, two in Shika Town and one in.....»»
Two Potential Bird Flu Vaccines Could be Available Within Weeks, If Needed
In response to the recent outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows across the United States, federal health officials have announced that two vaccines are.....»»
Outbreak of Whooping Cough Cases Reported by Henderson County Health Officials
An outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has been reported in Henderson County, with health officials confirming 27 cases of the highly contagious.....»»
1 million kids vaxxed vs measles in BARMM
Up to one million children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao have been vaccinated against measles since a measles outbreak response immunization was launched in BARMM......»»
DA lifts ban on poultry products from Belgium, France
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has lifted the ban on the importation of poultry products from Belgium and France, saying the outbreak of avian influenza in the two countries has already been contained......»»
Belmonte, Herbosa discuss pertussis response
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday met with Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to discuss the city’s response to the outbreak of pertussis or “whooping cough.”.....»»
DA 8 assures H5N1 case in Leyte immediately contained
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Preemptive actions have been taken by concerned government agencies and private parties to contain the possible outbreak of Avian flu (H5N1 influenza) in Kananga, Leyte, as assured by the Department of Agriculture (DA). In a statement, the DA Regional Field Office 8 emphasized that contrary to speculations and information circulating on.....»»
Doctor reassures public as measles spreads to Lake and Will counties
The measles outbreak that originated in Chicago has now spread to Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois. According to reports, there have been a total.....»»
Measles vaccine drive launched in BARMM
The Department of Health is conducting a non-selective immunization program against measles in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to contain an outbreak......»»
DA lifts ban on poultry imports from 2 US states
The Department of Agriculture has lifted the ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their products from two states in the US after the outbreak of avian flu had already been addressed......»»
Philippines bans poultry from Sweden, Czech Republic
The Philippines is banning the importation of domestic and wild birds from Sweden and the Czech Republic amid the outbreak of avian influenza in the two countries......»»
Norovirus outbreak in US leads to more than 1,000 students missing school
Norovirus cases surge in the U.S., Northeast region hit hardest Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed a concerning uptick.....»»
Can the Staggering Measles Outbreak be Brought Under Control?
Title: Measles Cases Surge Globally, Urgent Action Needed to Combat Outbreaks Date: [Insert Date] Byline: [Your Name], Health Correspondent Word Count: 397 The World Health.....»»