Leyte mayors create task forces vs bird flu
Amid the reported cases of avian influenza or bird flu in Kananga town in Leyte, the mayors of two other towns in the province have created task forces to implement measures to prevent the spread of the disease......»»
Laguna PPO receives drones and radios from Mayors’ League to Enhance Public Safety
Camp BGen Paciano Rizal, Santa Cruz, Laguna – Laguna Provincial Police Office (PPO) received a generous donation of drones and iconic radios from the Mayors’ League, Laguna Chapter, on February 21, 2024. The four (4) donated drones and 72 handheld radios were donated by the Mayors’ League and received by Laguna Police Provincial Director Police […].....»»
‘Bird flu, ASF vax being smuggled in travel luggage’
Unauthorized vaccines against bird flu and African swine fever are reportedly being smuggled into the country in tumblers and plastic glasses concealed in travel luggage from Vietnam and nearby countries, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry......»»
Understanding the Texas Bird Flu Case: Human Transmission and Contagiousness of Avian Influenza
Bird flu, a disease primarily affecting birds, has recently been detected in a person in Texas, marking the second case of avian influenza in the.....»»
Cows in Texas and Kansas test positive for highly pathogenic bird flu
In a concerning development, wild migratory birds are suspected to have spread a deadly strain of bird flu to dairy cows in Texas and Kansas......»»
Benguet now bird flu-free
The Department of Agriculture has declared Benguet cleared of bird flu after the 11 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 recorded in the province were contained and prevented from spreading......»»
7 Negros Oriental towns, cities closely alerted vs. bird flu
7 Negros Oriental towns, cities closely alerted vs. bird flu.....»»
Philippines bans poultry imports from Japan due to bird flu outbreak
MANILA, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from Japan due to an outbreak of bird flu there, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The department said Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel signed the order on Wednesday to immediately suspend the issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearanc.....»»
Philippines bans poultry imports from Japan due to bird flu outbreak
MANILA, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from Japan due to an outbreak of bird flu there, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The department said Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel signed the order on Wednesday to immediately suspend the issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearanc.....»»
PSA brings services closer to the people of Tolosa, Leyte
The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office (RSSO) VIII in collaboration with PSA Leyte, serve the people of Tolosa, Leyte during the recently concluded “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair” (BPSF) held in Visayas State University last 23-24 September 2023......»»
PSA turns over 2022 CBMS PSA-funded to 5th and 6th class municipalities in Southern Leyte
The Philippine Statistics Authority -Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (PSA-RSSO 08) and its Provincial Statistical Office (PSO) -Southern Leyte, turned over 100 percent of the 2022 Community-Based Monitoring System (2022 CBMS) results to the 5th and 6th class Local Government Units of Southern Leyte......»»
PSA turns over 2022 CBMS PSA-funded to 5th and 6th class municipalities in Southern Leyte
The Philippine Statistics Authority -Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (PSA-RSSO 08) and its Provincial Statistical Office (PSO) -Southern Leyte, turned over 100 percent of the 2022 Community-Based Monitoring System (2022 CBMS) results to the 5th and 6th class Local Government Units of Southern Leyte......»»
PSA turns over 2022 CBMS data to the local government of the municipality of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte
The Philippine Statistics Authority and its Provincial Statistical Office (PSO Southern Leyte), turned over the 2022 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) results to the Local Government of the Municipality of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte......»»
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.....»»
Only 5 barangays in Davao City have active anti-mosquito disease task force
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 January)—Only five out of 182 barangays in Davao City have an active Barangay Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease Task Force. Dr. Thomas Miguel Ababon, head of the City Health Office, said at the iSpeak media forum at City Hall Thursday that mosquito-borne task forces in the city “seems difficult to sustain” despite […].....»»
USDA to test ground beef in U.S. states with outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cows
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is stepping up its efforts to ensure the safety of the meat supply in states with outbreaks of bird.....»»
Daluz, GM defy LWUA; mayors back them
Daluz, GM defy LWUA; mayors back them.....»»
Lechon now P900 per kilo, as Lacson urges mayors to set up checkpoints
Lechon now P900 per kilo, as Lacson urges mayors to set up checkpoints.....»»
More mayors back ‘no registration, no travel policy’
More mayors have signified support for the “no registration, no travel” policy of the Land Transportation Authority, which seeks to register all motor vehicles across the country, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said yesterday......»»
FACT CHECK | Roque’s claim that Task Force Davao will be disbanded is false
MindaNews fact-checked the claims of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque that Task Force (TF) Davao will be disbanded as Dabawenyos expressed concern that the city’s security will be weakened if such will happen. His claim is false, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The AFP has refuted the claims of former presidential […].....»»
Penitentes take centerstage anew in Leyte Holy Week rituals
Penitentes take centerstage anew in Leyte Holy Week rituals.....»»