DOH wants ban on swimming in floods
MANILA, Philippines — As cases of leptospirosis continue to rise, the Department of Health (DOH) plans to ask local government units, especially in flood-prone areas, to ban swimming in floodwaters.
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DOH partly to blame for spike in leptospirosis cases – solon
ILOILO Rep. Janette Garin yesterday blamed the Department of Health for its failure to deliver doxycycline – an antibiotic commonly used to prevent leptospirosis – to provinces before typhoon “Carina” hit and caused flooding in Metro Manila and nearby areas, which she said contributed to the spike in the number of cases in the country.
LPA leaves PAR, develops into tropical depression
MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area inside the Philippine area of responsibility has left as it developed into a tropical depression outside PAR, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.
Irrigation System Rehabilitation Doubles Planting and Income Opportunities for Lawaan Rice Farmers
Lawaan, Eastern Samar — Rice farmers in Barangay Taguite can now double their annual harvests and income, thanks to the completion of the communal irrigation system rehabilitation. With a consistent water supply now available throughout the year, farmers can plant rice even during the dry season, effectively doubling their planting cycles.
Aug. 12: 'Habagat' to cause rains across Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” on Monday is expected to bring rains over parts of Luzon and western portions of Visayas, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
'Habagat' to bring rains over Luzon, Visayas
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon, locally known as "habagat," is anticipated to bring rain showers over Luzon and western portions of Visayas on Sunday, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Health system can handle leptospirosis surge despite NKTI overcrowding – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — The influx of leptospirosis patients is straining resources of at least two Metro Manila hospitals, but the Department of Health maintains that the health system is still equipped to handle the rise in cases.
‘P7 drop in price of imported rice not happening’
MANILA, Philippines — Where is the drop of P7 per kilo in the price of imported rice?