Iloilo — In a bid to curb the rising cases of dengue, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. issued an executive order implementing “Limpyo Iloilo, Kada Lunes nga Lihok Kontra Lamok,” a province-wide clean-up drive that aims to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.
The initiative, which will take place every Monday at 4 p.m., strengthens Iloilo’s Search and Destroy strategy against mosquito breeding grounds.
Government agencies, offices, schools, businesses, and households are urged to participate in the regular clean-up to prevent further spread of the disease.
According to the Provincial Health Office (PHO), dengue cases in Iloilo have surged by 77 percent this year compared to the same period in 2024.
From January 1 to March 1, the province has already recorded 803 dengue cases, raising concerns over the potential for a wider outbreak.
With this initiative, the provincial government aims to mobilize communities in a sustained effort to control dengue and safeguard public health.