The DOH-13 Covid-19 update as of Jan. 14, 2023 in Caraga Region. BUTUAN CITY - From 98 in the previous week, the active coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the Caraga Region went down last week to 85, a report by the Department of Health in the Caraga Region (DOH-13) on Tuesday said. "A total of 44 new Covid-19 cases were also recorded last week, bringing the total cumulative number of infections in the region to 62,840," the DOH-13 said. Of the new cases, 15 were recorded in Agusan del Sur, four in Surigao del Sur, three in Agusan del Norte, and zero cases in Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands. Seven new infections were also logged in Bislig City last week, six in Butuan City, three each in the cities of Bayugan, Tandag, and Surigao and zero cases in Cabadbaran City. A total of 56 new recoveries and one Covid-19-related death were also recorded last week as the total cumulative number of recoveries in the region now stands at 60,394 and the deaths to 2,361. The DOH-13
2ND PAYOUT. Some 8,969 students in Central Luzon received educational assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during the second payout held on Saturday (Aug. 27, 2022). During the first payout last Aug. 20, a total of 3,911 learners in the region got their cash aid, bringing the number of total beneficiaries to 12,880. (Photo courtesy of DSWD Region 3) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga - Some 8,969 students in Central Luzon received educational assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during the second payout held on Saturday. Based on the data from the Policy and Plans Division of the DSWD-Central Luzon released on Monday, a total of 1,876 learners were from Nueva Ecija, 1,759 from Bulacan, 1,385 were from Zambales, 1,348 from Pampanga, 1,207 from Aurora, 833 from Tarlac, and 561 were from Bataan. During the first payout last Aug. 20, the DSWD served 3,911 student beneficiaries, bringing the total to 12,880. DSWD Undersecreta
2ND PAYOUT. Some 8,969 students in Central Luzon received educational assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during the second payout held on Saturday (Aug. 27, 2022). During the first payout last Aug. 20, a total of 3,911 learners in the region got their cash aid, bringing the number of total beneficiaries to 12,880. (Photo courtesy of DSWD Region 3) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga - Some 8,969 students in Central Luzon received educational assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during the second payout held on Saturday. Based on the data from the Policy and Plans Division of the DSWD-Central Luzon released on Monday, a total of 1,876 learners were from Nueva Ecija, 1,759 from Bulacan, 1,385 were from Zambales, 1,348 from Pampanga, 1,207 from Aurora, 833 from Tarlac, and 561 were from Bataan. During the first payout last Aug. 20, the DSWD served 3,911 student beneficiaries, bringing the total to 12,880. DSWD Undersecreta
BUTUAN CITY - At least 149 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections were recorded in the Caraga Region from July 24 to July 30, the Department of Health in the region (DOH-13) said in a report Tuesday. The new infections brought the remaining active Covid-19 cases in the region to 205, with 59,375 total number of cumulative cases. DOH-13 data showed that the new cases were recorded in Agusan del Norte with 13, Agusan del Sur, 37; Surigao del Norte, 13; Surigao del Sur,18; and Dinagat Islands with a single case. A total of 32 new cases were also logged last week in Butuan City, 17 in Bayugan City, 12 in Surigao City, and two cases each in the cities of Cabadbaran, Bislig, and Tandag. "A total of 56 recoveries were also recorded last week, bringing the total cumulative number of recoveries in the region to 56,946," DOH-13 said. Six new Covid-19-related deaths were also recorded last week bringing the total number of deaths in the region to 2,224. With the rise of Covi
GOV'T ASSISTANCE. Corn farmers are shown in this undated photo during the payout of the government fuel subsidy worth PHP3,000 each in Camarines Sur. The beneficiaries are from six municipalities and one city in the province. (Photo courtesy of DA-5) LEGAZPI CITY - The Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5) has distributed PHP3,000 fuel subsidy each to 621 corn farmers from six municipalities and one city in Camarines Sur. In an interview on Friday, Emily Bordado, DA-5 spokesperson, said the distribution of the government aid was conducted in two batches. "The first batch with 450 corn farmers was for the towns of Baao, Pili, Ocampo, and Bula last Wednesday at the DA 5 regional office in Pili, Camarines Sur, while the second batch of 171 corn farmers was from Iriga City, Bato, and Buhi that was given today at Iriga City," Bordado said. She said the subsidy must only be used to buy gasoline or diesel from the participating or accredited gasoline stations. "The fuel