The DOH-CAR reports 6,297 recoveries, 2,864 cases and 103 deaths from October 16 – 22, 2021.

Comparing the DOH-CAR report from the previous week (Oct. 9 – 15), the new recoveries decreased by 817 (from 7,114 to 6,297); new cases decreased by 1,342 (from 4,206 to 2 864) and deaths increased by 3 (from 100 to 103).

-On confirmed cases: only Mountain Province has an upward trend and all the other provinces, including Baguio City have decreased number of new cases.

-On recoveries: Apayao, Benguet and Mountain Province have upward trend while Abra, Baguio City, Ifugao and,Kalinga showed a downward trend.

-On deaths: Abra, Apayao, Baguio City and Mountain Province showed an increase in number of deaths while a decrease was recorded in Benguet, Ifugao and Kalinga

BALBALAN, Kalinga-The Balbalan police received a Cal. 22 with markings ARMSCOR Air Rifle manufactured by Arms Corporation of the Philippines which was voluntarily surrendered by a citizen from Poblacion, Balbalan, Kalinga in support to the PNPs Intensified Campaign against Loose Firearms.

Continuous efforts were undertaken to convince constituents of Balbalan to surrender loose firearms to avoid apprehension and use of same in the commission of crime, police said.

The firearm was placed under the custody of Balbalan police for documentation and verification, according to Police Capt. Quendolyn Adangi, Balbalan police chief.#

Ngayong araw, ang bilang ng aktibong kaso sa lungsod ng Tuguegarao ay nasa 390 na.

Mataas pa rin ang naitalang bilang ng panibagong kaso na nasa 24 kasama na ang 2 re-exposure na indibidwal habang 40 naman ang nakarekover mula sa sakit. At may isa na naitalang nasawi, ayon sa datos ng City Health Office.

Mariing pinapaalalahanan ang ating mga kababayan na sumunod sa ating minimum health standards upang makatulong sa pag-iwas sa community transmission. Kung may nararamdaman na sintomas o may exposure sa nag positibo sa sakit ay agad na mag isolate at ireport sa BHERTS o sa Bayanihan Helplines.

Pinaiigting ang pag-iingat lalo na at nasa lungsod na ang Delta Variant. Ito ay mas mabagsik, mas madaling kumalat at mas nakakamamatay ayon sa mga experto.

Hinihikayat din natin ang ating mga kababayan na magparehistro at magpabakuna kontra sa COVID-19 pagdating ng tamang schedule para sa mga grupong ating kinabibilangan.

Estorba is being checked up and later brought to his village after his rescue in Calayan, Cagayan. (Coast Guard-Northeastern Luzon)

In an effort to help reforest patches of land, members of the Cagayan Capitol Press Corps plant tree seedlings in Mambacag, Tuao, Cagayan on Saturday. (Felix Cuntapay Jr.)

Dubbed as Cagayan Initiative for Leni, about 70 volunteers aboard cars with pink balloons and ribbons toured the city streets in Tuguegarao City on Saturday. (Felix Cuntapay Jr.)

CAMP MARCELO A ADDURU, TUGUEGARAO CITY – Nasakote ng mga otoridad ang dalawang illegal logger matapos walang maipakitang legal na dokumento ang kargamentong humigit kumulang sa walong daang board feet ng Narra at softwood sa Sta. Ana, Cagayan kahapon.

Kinilala ang mga suspek na sina Johnlock Gerardo, 25 anyos at Joel Valentino, 36 anyos, pawang mga residente ng nabanggit na bayan.

Nasamsam mula sa dalawa ang 862.61 board feet ng Narra at softwood na tinatayang nagkakahalaga ng P42,250.95.

Habang nagsasagawa umano ng information operations ang mga tauhan ng PNP Sta. Ana, namataan ang dalawa na nagkakamada ng mga nasabing kontrabandong kahoy at nang siyasatin ay wala umanong naipakitang legal na dokumento ang mga ito.

Ang mga suspek at mga nakumpiskang ebidensya ay nasa kustodiya na ng Sta. Ana Police Station at sumailalim na sa Inquest Proceedings kanina para sa kasong paglabag sa Presidential Decree 705. #

As part of the continuous anti-illegal drugs campaign of the PNP, PROCOR cops conducted a 5-day marijuana eradication operation, from October 16 to 20, 2021, that resulted in the destruction of a total of Php 23.4 million worth of marijuana plants in the mountainous area of Brgy Loccong, Tinglayan, Kalinga.

Citing the reports submitted to PROCOR Regional Director, PBGEN RONALD OLIVER LEE, during the 5-day operation, joint operatives of Kalinga PPO and PDEA were able to find three (3) marijuana plantation sites with 90,000 pcs of fully-grown marijuana plants (FGMJP) and two (2) other sites where they discovered 45,000 grams of dried marijuana leaves and stalks with Standard Drug Price (SDP) amounting Php 23,400,000.00.

From site 1, with an estimated land area of 2,500 sqm, operatives uprooted 25,000 pcs of FGMJP with SDP of Php 5,000,000.00; from site 2, with an estimated land area of 1,000 sqm, they uprooted 5,000 pcs of FGMJP with SDP of Php 1,000,000.00; while from site 3, with an estimated land area of 5,000 sqm, 60,000 pcs of FGMJP with SDP of Php 12,000,000.00 were uprooted.

Upon scouring the surrounding areas, operatives further discovered two (2) other sites where they found a total of 45,000 grams of dried marijuana leaves and stalks with SDP of Php 5,400,000.00.

All discovered and uprooted marijuana plants were burned onsite by the operating troops. Further, investigation is ongoing to identify possible cultivators. (PROCOR-PIO)

The Department of Health (DOH) today said that the biosurveillance activities of the country has been closely monitoring 46 sublineages of the Delta variant, and so far has not detected the AY.4.2 sublineage. This statement came following the reports on the increase of sublinage AY.4.2 in the United Kingdom (UK) and its detection in other countries outside the UK.

“As of this moment, experts are still studying the potential impact of the Delta sublineage on the transmissibility and severity of COVID-19. The particular Delta sublineage has not yet been detected among the COVID-19 positive samples sequenced in the country. While this is being investigated, we emphasize that regardless of the variant, all COVID-19 cases should be managed similarly and as per current protocols. Each case must be immediately isolated and contact traced upon detection. Current evidence also showed that the presence or absence of a variant of interest or concern among cases do not dictate the appropriate clinical management. We should always remain vigilant against COVID-19, moreso that we are safely reopening our economy,” said Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire.

Mutations occur as part of the natural process of virus evolution. DOH reminds the public that, while variants may contribute to increase or aggravate COVID-19 cases, strict and proper adherence to the minimum public health standards reduces the risk of getting exposed to COVID-19. Moreover, the general adult population should immediately get vaccinated to get additional protection against COVID-19.

“Our proper adherence to the minimum public health standards is still our best protection and is the best way to curb the transmission, prevent the spread of the variants and slow down the appearance of mutations. Proper wearing of face mask and face shield, frequent hand washing or sanitizing, avoiding crowded places and observing physical distancing, and ensuring there is proper ventilation in our homes, workplaces, and public transportation are non-pharmaceutical interventions that all of us can do to ensure that we and everyone around us are safe. Getting fully-vaccinated is also another layer of protection that can help us from getting severe COVID-19,” said Usec. Vergeire. (DOH PRESS RELEASE)

Ngayong araw, ang bilang ng aktibong kaso sa lungsod ng Tuguegarao ay nasa 406 na.

Mataas pa rin ang naitalang bilang ng panibagong kaso na nasa 34 kasama na ang 1 re-exposure na indibidwal habang 34 naman ang nakarekover mula sa sakit. At may dalawa na naitalang nasawi, ayon sa datos ng City Health Office.

Mariing pinapaalalahanan ang ating mga kababayan na sumunod sa ating minimum health standards upang makatulong sa pag-iwas sa community transmission. Kung may nararamdaman na sintomas o may exposure sa nag positibo sa sakit ay agad na mag isolate at ireport sa BHERTS o sa Bayanihan Helplines.

Pinaiigting ang pag-iingat lalo na at nasa lungsod na ang Delta Variant. Ito ay mas mabagsik, mas madaling kumalat at mas nakakamamatay ayon sa mga experto.

Hinihikayat din natin ang ating mga kababayan na magparehistro at magpabakuna kontra sa COVID-19 pagdating ng tamang schedule para sa mga grupong ating kinabibilangan.