Mandaue City reports 17 new COVID-19 cases on Jan. 18
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City continues to log double-digit figures in the number of new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). On Monday, January 18, the city logged 17 new cases increasing its total number of active cases to 124. While it did not log any new recoveries on the same day, two […] The post Mandaue City reports 17 new COVID-19 cases on Jan. 18 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
DTI monitoring bottled water prices in Baguio
The Department of Trade Industry (DTI) said that it is monitoring the prices of bottled water in Baguio City amid the increased demand for it following recorded cases of acute gastroenteritis in the city......»»
Baguio logs 2,199 diarrhea cases
Patients distraught with acute gastroenteritis rose to 2,199 as of 11 a.m. Thursday, the Baguio City Health Services Office (CHSO) said, citing its self-reporting system......»»
Baguio tests water sources as gastroenteritis cases spike
Water sources in this city are being tested amid a surge in acute gastroenteritis cases......»»
Baguio City on its toes for spike in acute gastroenteritis
Public health officials in Baguio City have shored up steps to thwart the further hike of acute gastroenteritis cases in the City of Pines......»»
Binay: Taguig should create more courts
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano should ask the city’s lawmakers to file an urgent bill that would create additional courts to handle the cases from the enlisted men’s barrios or “embo” that are now under its jurisdiction, Makati Mayor Abby Binay said yesterday......»»
Davao region records 6 cases of fireworks-related injuries
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/December 31) – The Department of Health (DOH) regional office has recorded six cases of fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) from December 21 until 5:59 a.m. of December 31. Last year, the region recorded two cases from December 21, 2022 to January 2, 2023. “The latest case is from Mati and (it) occurred at home,” […].....»»
DOH-7 hopes for lower cases of firecracker-related injuries
CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has recorded 14 firecracker-related injuries from December 21 to December 27, 2023. According to the data issued by DOH-7, eight cases were reported in Bohol Province, three in Cebu Province, two in Cebu City, and one in Mandaue City. Dr. Eugenia Mercedes Cañal, the.....»»
Zamboanga City hospital ready for firecracker-related cases
Zamboanga City hospital ready for firecracker-related cases.....»»
Face Masks
ome Davao City residents are seen wearing face masks in public places and public transportation on Wednesday (13 December 2023). According to some residents, they are still wearing face masks as flu is prevalent this December. The Department of Health has recorded an increase of COVID-19 cases recently. MindaNews photo.....»»
S. Cotabato on the lookout for ‘walking pneumonia’
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 14 December)—Health personnel in South Cotabato have stepped up their surveillance against “walking pneumonia” amid the increase in cases of influenza-like illness, which already resulted to 13 deaths. A report from the epidemiology and surveillance unit of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) said it recorded 20 confirmed cases of […].....»»
HIV cases spike in Region 12; 2 cities among ‘high burden’ sites
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 15 December) – Cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continued its “alarming” rise in Region 12 (Soccsksargen), with two localities listed among the country’s “high burden” sites. The region’s HIV cases already reached 3,221 as of June this year and are expected to further increase due to the expanded testing […].....»»
Lapu-Lapu City logs 69 HIV cases from Jan. to Aug. 2023
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu City Health Office (LLCHO) has recorded 69 cases of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) for the first eight months or from January to August this year. This was confirmed by Dr. Neil Victor Pajugot, medical officer III of LLCHO. However, Pajugot said they saw a drop in.....»»
Influenza-like illness shoots up in Baguio City
Influenza-like illness cases in Baguio City have risen, public health officials in the city admitted......»»
BOC destroys P323.59 million seized smuggled cigarettes
At least 5,625 master cases and 1,171 reams of seized smuggled cigarettes were destroyed at a rented warehouse in Barangay Tetuan in this city yesterday......»»
Davao City logs 229 HIV-Aids cases from Jan-May ‘23
Davao City has seen a concerning rise in HIV-Aids cases, with 229 cases reported from January to May 2023. This is compared to 396 cases recorded from January to September 2022. The youngest patient is only 10 years old, highlighting the urgency of sex education in schools. The main modes of transmission remain unprotected sexual interaction and sharing needles. Despite having a low infection rate, the Philippines has experienced a rapid increase in HIV-Aids cases. Since the 1990s, Davao City has recorded 4,513 cases, mostly among individuals below 18 years old......»»
Quezon City launches chatbot vs domestic violence
The Quezon City government, in partnership with the embassy of Switzerland and other organizations, has launched a chatbot aimed at addressing cases of violence against women......»»
DNA Profiling: How it aids in solving crimes and catching criminals
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Over the decades, DNA profiling has contributed to the resolution of countless criminal cases and put criminals behind bars to give justice to their victims. Historical data shows that this process has become a significant part of the criminal justice system since it was first introduced to the world. DNA, or.....»»
VAWC cases in Davao City rise
The number of reported Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) cases in Davao City has increased in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to Lorna Mandin, head of the City Mayor's Office-Integrated Gender and Development Division (CMO-IGDD). Mandin revealed that the cases have risen to approximately 2,000, attributing the previous reduction during the pandemic to limited access and fear of going out. Most cases are from Talomo District, with victims aged 18 to 35 and 36 to 64. The increase in reported cases can be linked to more people reporting incidents compared to 2020 and 2021 when fear of Covid-19 deterred reporting. The IGDD handles cases falling under Republic Act 9262, involving perpetrators with an intimate relationship, not necessarily married. About 20 to 25 percent of these cases opt for psychological intervention. From January to December 2022, CMO-IGDD served approximately 1,206 clients, with 1,191 being women and 15 children. The department provides legal assistance, representation, and follow-up on cases, especially for those in remote areas. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DWSD-Davao.....»»
Trafficker mom offers own kids for online sexual exploitation
A 32-year-old woman from Talomo District, Davao City has been sentenced to four life imprisonments and ordered to pay a total of P6 million for multiple violations, including the violation of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act. The woman was arrested after offering to sexually abuse her six-year-old son and one-year-old daughter in exchange for money or other considerations. The presiding judge found her guilty of qualified trafficking, child abuse, and offering child sexual abuse material through a computer system. In addition to the life sentences, she was also sentenced to an additional 14 years in prison and ordered to pay fines and damages. The arrest and rescue operation were carried out by law enforcement agencies in collaboration with social workers. The conviction is seen as a testament to the government's efforts to combat trafficking and online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. The International Justice Mission-Philippines estimates that nearly half a million Filipino children were victims of this crime in 2022 alone. Convictions like this are crucial in deterring such crimes and the community's vigilance in reporting cases is essential. To report information about child abuse, contact the Davao City Hotline or the Philippine.....»»