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Leptospirosis cases rising in Iloilo, officials say

ILOILO — Leptospirosis cases are on the rise in Iloilo, with heavy rains contributing to the spread of this waterborne disease. The Provincial Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (PESU) reports that from January 1 to October 24, 2024, the province has recorded 123 cases, resulting in three deaths. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions, particularly as floodwaters continue to accumulate across the region. Among Iloilo’s municipalities, Oton has recorded the highest...

DPWH Western Visayas upgrades access to Dumangas RoRo port

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Western Visayas embarked...

1 missing, two survive sea mishap off Leyte

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has launched a search and rescue operation...

Rare shooting incident forces class suspension in Aklan school

Numancia, Aklan—The Numancia Integrated School (NIS) suspended classes and all activities on...

C. Visayas wage panel bares new minimum pay

CEBU City— The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-7) approved on...

W. Visayas kicks off school-based vax drive

After a temporary halt in children immunization in public schools due to...

Leptospirosis cases rising in Iloilo, officials say

ILOILO — Leptospirosis cases are on the rise in Iloilo, with heavy rains contributing to the spread of this waterborne disease. The Provincial Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (PESU) reports that from January 1 to October 24, 2024, the province has recorded 123 cases, resulting in three deaths. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions, particularly as floodwaters continue to accumulate across the region. Among Iloilo’s municipalities, Oton has recorded the highest...

DPWH Western Visayas upgrades access to Dumangas RoRo port

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Western Visayas embarked...

1 missing, two survive sea mishap off Leyte

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has launched a search and rescue operation...

Rare shooting incident forces class suspension in Aklan school

Numancia, Aklan—The Numancia Integrated School (NIS) suspended classes and all activities on...

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Iloilo town gets P28m for health projects

ILOILO—Badiangan Mayor Atty. Suzette Mamon recently received P28 million worth of projects from the Iloilo Provincial Government, aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and education. Among...

Negros leaders pay tribute to Bitay Lacson Jr.

Top leaders of Negros Occidental paid homage to former governor Daniel “Bitay” Lacson Jr., who passed away due to a lingering illness at his...

Iloilo gov’t releases funds to fight dengue

The Iloilo provincial government has released funds to 43 local government units (LGUs) across the province to bolster their drive against the current dengue...

Iloilo distributes financial aid to LGUs for Dengue response

Iloilo released financial aid to 43 local government units (LGUs) across the province to boost ongoing measures aimed at preventing and reducing dengue cases. Governor...

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