VOL. 20 NO. 24 ORMOC CITY P 15.00 at the newsstands JULY 8-14, 2019 Website address: www.evmailnews.net For feedback/inquiries: e-mail [email protected] DOH reports 19 deaths, over 4K dengue cases in Region 8 TACLOBAN CITY (PNA) – The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed alarm over the rising number of den- gue cases in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) this year, with 19 deaths and 4,809 confirmed cases as of Thursday, July 11. The number of people who of misting and fogging activities,” fell ill from January 1 to July 11 Roca shared on Friday, July 12. this year is about 86 percent high- The DOH also provided rapid er compared to the same period in dengue test kits in rural health units 2018, with 2,590 cases. to raise their capability to detect the John Paul Roca, DOH region- disease that has been affecting thou- al information officer, said there’s sands of children this year. no dengue outbreak in any part of The health department asked the region, but clustering of cases city and town mayors to advise has been reported in 52 villages. villages to organize clean-up cam- Dengue deaths have been re- paigns focusing on the destruction corded in Guiuan, Quinapondan, of mosquito breeding places in their General MacArthur, and Hernani areas, and conduct community as- in Eastern Samar; Tacloban City, sembly in areas with dengue cases. Baybay City, Burauen, Babatngon, The official reiterated the Merida, and Mahaplag in Leyte; DOH’s “4S” to fight dengue as Sogod and Macrohon in Southern an effective strategy to prevent Leyte; Kawayan in Biliran; and cases and deaths. Calbayog City, and Catbalogan These “4S” strategies are the City in Samar province. search and destroy mosquito Roca said the non-stop surge of breeding places, seek early con- cases since last year is very alarming. sultation, self-protection method, ORMOC CITY PUV MODERNIZATION PROGRAM. This week, on July 11, 2019, an additional 10 Based on DOH records, 2018 has the and support fogging/spraying taxi units arrived in this city to ply the different city routes, augmenting Ormocanons and tourists’ transpor- most number of cases since 2010 only in hot spot areas, where an tation needs, as well as modernizing the mode of going around the city of beautiful people. No more long lines, where about 12,000 people were increase in cases is registered for while waiting for a ride to and from the city proper. (By Dailyn Cabarse; Story on page 2) afflicted by the mosquito-borne two consecutive weeks, to prevent disease. In 2018, Eastern Visayas had an impending outbreak. 11,000 cases with 61 deaths. Dengue fever is marked by an “We have to heighten active onset of sudden high fever, severe surveillance in all reporting sites. headache, and pain behind the All set for San Juanico Bridge We have been providing assistance eyes, muscles, and joints. Some to local government units through may develop rashes and varying massive information drive, as- degrees of bleeding in different lighting project in Dec-2019 sembly of mothers, and conduct parts of the body. TACLOBAN CITY (PNA) – The It will use light-emitting di- lights with the subtle movement San Juanico Bridge lighting proj- odes, one of today’s most energy- of lights. Listen to EV Mail sa Radyo! ect will finally start soon, after efficient and rapidly-developing Just like other shows, its col- Monday to Friday over a year of extensive review lighting technologies. ors will be in support of various 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. 107.1 Radyo Natin FM Ormoc of technical details by the Tour- It was proposed that there events throughout the year, the ism Infrastructure and Enterprise would be a 10-minute light show lighting will also be programmed Zone Authority (TIEZA). for six times nightly that may to celebrate special occasions. Officials had set July 26 for include water, light, and laser as- Last year, then-Samar gov- the groundbreaking of the much- pects. Every night, there would be awaited project, the Department six-hour park mode or static mode See SAN JUANICO P. 6 of Tourism (DOT) regional office here confirmed. Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes said works on illumi- nating the bridge are expected to be completed by December. “This project is a tool to attract tourists to come to our place. If we RICE NO LIMIT!!! have many tourists, it becomes an ... and more Filipino favorites opportunity for people to invest in restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, and create new tourism activi- MILAGRINA ties,” Tiopes shared on Wednes- RESTAURANT day, July 10. now with a better and The Php 80-million bridge lighting project, funded by the fresher ambiance. TIEZA, has been delayed due to Located at lengthy technical review and the 2019 election ban for government COLORFUL LIGHTS. The San Juanico Bridge’s aesthetic lighting project 134 Real St., as proposed by the Samar provincial government. The project will start on infrastructure work, Tiopes said. Ormoc City July 26 with completion target date in December. (PNA File Photo) 2 JULY 8-14, 2019 Ormoc’s modernization DENR nabs 17 illegal loggers in Abuyog program launches TACLOBAN CITY – Seven- “Lanete” tree in the forest teen men were nabbed by land of Brgy. New Taligue, the joint posse of the Depart- Abuyog, Leyte. another 10 taxi units ment of Environment and Agarwood, also known ORMOC CITY – In line City. “Rest assured that our Natural Resources-Enforce- as Oud Oil, is one of the most with the city’s Public Util- service would be very pro- ment Division 8 (DENR) precious, rare and expensive ity Vehicle (PUV) Modern- fessional. This is a metered and the Regional Mobile essential oils. It is also some- ization Program, 10 units taxi so you don’t have to Force Battalion (RMFB) of times called as Aloeswood, a of MLhuillier Taxi were worry about drivers doing the Police Regional Office 8 fragrant dark resinous wood blessed on July 11, 2019. deals with the passengers,” in the act of cutting trees in used in incense, perfume, Just recently, Ormoc City said Jumapao. Abuyog, Leyte recently. and small carvings. launched the PUVMP with Rev. Fr. Elrico Fabiolas The suspects were Authorities also seized 10 units of solar/e-jeepneys did the blessing of the taxi identified as: Rodulfo Ti- two chainsaws, eight long of Star8 Green Technology units along with the addition- sado, Wenifredo Monachu, bladed weapons from the and 15 units of bus of the al solar/e-jeepneys of Star8 Michael Labacho, Glenn suspects, and one caliber Davao Metro Shuttle. Green Technology and buses Zarzva, Norberto Nitro, .38 revolver with five live All these were made of Davao Metro Shuttle. Jesus Gozon, Randy Al- ammunitions from one Fed- possible in cooperation Also present in the vero, Edgardo Monsor, and erico Animos. with the Land Transporta- launching/blessing were: Rogelio Tisado, all from Charges for violation tion Franchising and Regu- Ormoc City Councilor To- Abuyog, Leyte; Meliton of Section 68 of Presidential latory Board (LTFRB). mas R. Serafica; Veronica Carillo, Jimmy Abenoja, Decree 705, as amended by With the help of the Army, DENR-8 nabbed 17 illegal loggers Accordingly, the taxis Reposar (OIC Chief, Trans- Federico Animos, Galiloe Executive Order Nos. 277 in Abuyog, Leyte, while in the act of cutting down trees. will have the same flag portation Development Carillo, Felipe Daniel, Ar- and 23, were already filed down rate with the taxis Officer, LTFRB); Ronald nold Jile and Jenny Cahigus, against them before the An official from the the locals for just a few in Cebu City. T. Laurel of Star8 Green all from Mahaplag, Leyte; prosecutor of Abuyog. DENR disclosed that they grams of agarwood. Per Jay Jumapao of the Technology; De Carlo L. and Antonio Ulbina from It can be recalled that have been monitoring said Each kilogram of agar- MLhuillier Group of Com- Uy (President and CEO of Javier, Leyte. four persons, including illegal activities since Feb- wood wedges is said to be panies, the taxis will fill in Davao Metro Shuttle); and, The suspects were be- two Chinese nationals were ruary, since they have re- bought from them by around the gap of what’s lacking Arnel R. Laririt of Great lieved to be gathering agar- arrested in June for buying ceived reports of several Php 40,000 to Php 45,000. By in the different modes of Power Movers. By Dailyn wood from “Lapnisan” or agarwood from the locals. trees being cut, involving Marie Tonette Marticio transportation in Ormoc Cabarse 2 NorSam cops face raps for solo parent slay CATARMAN, NO. SA- who worked as a call center MAR – Two policemen agent in Manila, had an affair. in Northern Samar face During the exclusive a murder case in relation interview, PCol. Dela Cruz to the grievous killing also said that the siblings of a 26-year-old solo par- of De Guia opened the so- ent named Ellen Joy De cial media account of the Guia, who was found in a victim and they found out drainage in Brgy. Salhag, that De Guia and Dapulag Rosario, Northern Samar were chatmates. last May 22 this year. The police also filed a In the early morning of July 11, 2019, Ormoc City Police Office (OCPO) personnel, led by PCol Armel Gongona, ACD The two policemen complaint for obstruction OCPO, in cooperation with Coach Venerando Garcia, Ormoc Laser Run Event Technical Director, and thru the efforts of were identified as Police of justice against civilian Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez conducted the OCPO Laser Run 2019 in line with the 24th PCR Month Celebration.