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MANILA, Philippines — Masayang inanunsyo ni Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman na aprubado at pirmado na ng kanyang opisina ang pagpapalabas ng higit-kumulang na P1 bilyong pondo para sa pagpapatayo, pagpapalawak, at pag-upgrade ng mga proyektong water, sanitation, at hygiene (WaSH) facilities sa mga kwalipikadong local government units o LGUs sa buong bansa.
TUBAO, La Union, Philippines — Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa advised the public here on Friday to prepare for and prevent the spread of dengue, cholera and leptospirosis because these are the three top illnesses during the rainy season.
The inadequacy of water and sanitation facilities in this country is highlighted by the prevalence of cholera. Latest data from the Department of Health showed that 773 cholera cases have been recorded this year in different parts of the country as of March 11. Since 2023 until March 31 this year, the DOH recorded 3,756 cholera cases, with 19 deaths.
MANILA, Philippines — Bed bug-infested rattan chairs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals 2 and 3 have been removed following passengers’ complaints of being bitten posted on social media.
The government is readying mitigation measures amid expectations of a strong El Niño, which could intensify droughts during this year’s dry season. So far, eight provinces are already experiencing drought, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. These are Apayao, Bataan, Cagayan, Cavite, Ilocos Norte, Kalinga, Palawan and Zambales.
MANILA, Philippines — The government needs at least P250 billion to provide potable water and sanitation to at least 40 million Filipinos with no access yet to clean and safe drinking water, a ranking official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said yesterday.
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has declared the diarrhea outbreak that plagued Baguio since the last week of December is finally over.
THE United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a Philippine-sponsored resolution that focuses on water, sanitation, hygiene and power services in health care facilities.