COUNCILOR Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health, nutrition, and health insurance, issued a public warning after the City Health Office released a public advisory verifying the reported cases of Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) cases within the community.
“I am urging the public to protect yourself by drinking safe water, practicing proper hygiene, eating well-cooked foods, and seeking immediate medical assistance if symptoms appear,” Councilor Gaane posted in his social media page.
Health officials have seen more patients presenting vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever over the past few days.
The City Health Office is now gathering data and conducting investigation and active surveillance for the possible source of this rise.
Based on studies, AGE is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines commonly caused by viruses such as norovirus, or by bacteria and contaminated food.
Councilor Gaane also warns the public that dehydration and complications can occur, especially among infants, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. (JBD/SP)
- The Gavel
- Sep 19
THE 21st City Council headed by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, on Monday, passed a resolution expressing its sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family of former Punong Barangay Eddie B. Abrogar of Bayabas, who passed away recently.
The beloved leader dedicated his life to serving the community, tirelessly working to improve the lives of his constituents.
Abrogar was elected as punong barangay in 2018 and barangay kawagad in 2023.
Councilor Aga Suan and other members of the legislative body sponsored the resolution. (JBD/SP)
- The Gavel
- Sep 19
GIKAHINGAWA ni Konsehal Aga Suan, minority floor leader sa Konseho nga hangtud karong panahona, abri pa alang sa bidding alang sa pagkolekta sa basura sa syudad.
Dugtong sa konsehal nga medyo naulahi na gyud gamay sa pagpangita puli sa miaging kontraktor sa pagkolekta sa basura.
Unta unom ka bulan sa dili pa mohupas ang kontrata, gisugdan na ang pagpangdawat sa bidding, ug sayo pa nangayo na og letter of intent aron mapreparahan sa kompanya kay daghan man ang rekisitos ug usa na niini kinahanglan adunay daghang garbage trucks ug personahe ang kontraktor subay sa gisita nga gabayan ug lagda sa syudad.
Dili pud pwede nga magpataka og kuha unya wala man diay nila nasunod ang mga kinahanglanon sa kontraktor, pamahayag ni Suan.
Niini, naglaum si Suan nga makakuha na gyud unta sa daling panahon ang syudad og kontraktor aron masiguro nga makolekta sa saktong oras matag-adlaw ang basura sa kabarangayan sa dakbayan. (RNQ/SP)
