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Baguio shuts down all city-managed Covid-19 isolation units

CLOSED. Beds are being prepared at the Baguio City Community Isolation Unit (BCCIU) at the Sto. Nino Hospital in this photo from 2020. Upon recommendation of the City Health Services Office, the city government decided to stop operations of all city-managed Covid-19 isolation units after two weeks without any coronavirus disease 2019 patients availing of its services. (PNA file photo by Liza T. Agoot) BAGUIO CITY - The local government has decided to stopped the operation of all city-managed coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) isolation facilities as these have remained empty for the past few weeks now. Aileen Refuerzo, chief city information officer, on Friday said the Baguio City Community Isolation Unit (BCCIU) at the Sto. Nino Hospital ended its operation starting Feb. 1. She said the cessation of operations of the BCCIU was decided after the facility did not receive new admissions for Covid-19 cases in the past two weeks. The BCCIU is an isolation facility that houses more than 30 ....

Aileen Refuerzo , Rowena Galpo , Baguio City Community Isolation Unit , City Health Services Office , Baguio Convention Center , Department Of Health Administrative Order , Nino Hospital , Health Services Office , Temporary Treatment , Monitoring Facilities , Health Administrative Order , Minimum Public Health Standards , Sale Reopening , Closed Beds Are Being Prepared At The Baguio City Community Isolation Unit Bcciu Sto Nino Hospital In This Photo From 2020 Upon Recommendation Of Health Services Office , He City Government Decided To Stop Operations Of All Managed Covid 19 Isolation Units After Two Weeks Without Any Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients Availing Its Services Pna File Photo By Lizat Agoot Baguio The Local Has Stopped Operation Facilities As These Have Remained Empty For Past Few Now Aileen Refuerzo , Chief City Information Officer , N Friday Said The Baguio City Community Isolation Unit Bcciu At Sto Nino Hospital Ended Its Operation Starting Feb 1 She Cessation Of Operations Was Decided After Facility Did Not Receive New Admissions For Covid 19 Cases In Past Two Weeks Is An That Houses More Than 300 Beds And Used To Be Old Closed Down By Owners Early 2000 As Last Quarter 2022 , He City Government Also Started Winding Down Operations At Small Facilities Catering To Covid 19 Patients It Went On Close The Triage Facility Baguio Convention Center Compound Refuerzo Said Closure Was Based Recommendation Of 39s Health Services Office Chso Which Provides Manpower And Manages Temporary Treatment Monitoring Ttmfs With Managed , E Said Barangays Have Been Ordered To Assure That They Havea Ready Facility For Their Residents Who Will Be Needing Ttmf Services Or Cannot Isolate At Home The Order Villages Was Part Of Compliance With Department Health Administrative 2021 0043 Titled , Uot Omnibus Guidelines On The Minimum Public Health Standards For Sale Reopening Of Institutions , Uot Which States That Asymptomatic And Mild Cases Should Be Admitted Isolated In Ttmfs , Ommunity Based Facilities Or In Their Homes As Long They Meet The Criteria For Home Quarantine Isolation City Government Has Also Started To Distribute Barangays And Different Agencies Beds Beddings Used At Its Units Health Officer Rowena Galpo , In An Earlier Statement , Aid Their Office Is Willing To Provide The Technical Assistance Needed In Setting Up Barangay Isolation Units Pna ,

Baguio boarding houses ordered to rectify safety violations

INSPECTION. A composite team from the Baguio City government inspects boarding houses in three barangays located near major universities and colleges. Several violations of safety and sanitation policies were found, posing a risk to the public's safety, especially students. (PNA photo courtesy of PIO-Baguio) BAGUIO CITY - The city government here has directed owners and operators of at least 15 boarding houses in the city to correct their violations of some safety rules found by an inspection team. Aileen Refuerzo, chief city information officer, said on the sidelines of Monday's flag raising ceremony that the joint inspection team led by Engr. Charles Carame, chief of the Health Service Office's sanitation division, relayed that several of the violations compromise the safety of the occupants. "Most of the boarding houses inspected on Sept. 11 incurred violations on safety and sanitation standards," she said. Among the violations found were lack of solid waste ma ....

Teodora Alonzo , Charles Carame , Aileen Refuerzo , Saint Louis University , Baguio Central University , Licensing Division , Health Service Office , New Lucban , Inspectiona Composite Team From The Baguio City Government Inspects Boarding Houses In Three Barangays Located Near Major Universities And Colleges Several Violations Of Safety Sanitation Policies Were Found , Osinga Risk To The Public 39s Safety , Specially Students Pna Photo Courtesy Of Pio Baguio City The Government Here Has Directed Owners And Operators At Least 15 Boarding Houses In To Correct Their Violations Some Safety Rules Found By An Inspection Team Aileen Refuerzo , Chief City Information Officer , Aid On The Sidelines Of Monday 39s Flag Raising Ceremony That Joint Inspection Team Led By Engr Charles Carame , Hief Of The Health Service Office 39s Sanitation Division , Elayed That Several Of The Violations Compromise Safety Occupants Quot Most Boarding Houses Inspected On Sept 11 Incurred And Sanitation Standards , Uot She Said Among The Violations Found Were Lack Of Solid Waste Management Or Separate Trash Bins For Biodegradable And Non Wastes , Dilapidated Facilities , Nclean Surroundings , Bsence Of Vermin Control , Nd Cramped Spaces Likewise Discovered Were Too Narrow Hallways And Obstructed Entrance Or Exit , Eing Situated Within Waterway Easement Non Operational Sanitary And Plumbing Fixtures Improper Drainage System Dilapidated Roof Gutter Witha Source Of Leaks No Installed Cctv Closed Circuit Television Emergency Light , On Functional Electrical Fixtures Dangling Wires , Usted Lightings Fixtures Unsafe Electrical Wirings And Visible Cracks On Beams Columns Refuerzo Said , Uot The 15 Boarding Houses In Barangays New Lucban , Teodora Alonzo , Nd Abcra Bonifacio ,

Baguio health office opens Covid self-test reporting platform

Baguio City Hall (PNA photo by Romy Gonzales) BAGUIO CITY - To be able to assist those who use Covid-19 self-testing kits who turn positive for the virus, the health services office of the city government here has opened a platform that will allow an individual to report his condition. Aileen Refuerzo, chief city information officer, told the Philippine News Agency "hindi na kasi lahat nagpapa-test sa center at may mga nag-a-avail na ng self-testing kits pero gusto pa rin ma-assure ng city na maayos ang condition nila (not all persons go to the testing centers for Covid-19 testing with some using self-testing kits, but the city would like to assure that they are in good condition)." Any individual who tests positive using a self-testing kit can click the link: https://bit.ly/3A4z8qV to report. A city advisory last week said: "If you are a parent, legal guardian, or authorized caregiver, you can fill in this form for your child or someone you care for. If you are a health ....

Celia Flor Brillantes , Aileen Refuerzo , Baguio Convention Center , Philippine News Agency , Baguio City Hall Pna Photo By Romy Gonzales To Be Able Assist Those Who Use Covid 19 Self Testing Kits Turn Positive For The Virus , He Health Services Office Of The City Government Here Has Openeda Platform That Will Allow An Individual To Report His Condition Aileen Refuerzo , Chief City Information Officer , Old The Philippine News Agency Quot Hindi Na Kasi Lahat Nagpapa Test Sa Center At May Mga Naga Avail Ng Self Testing Kits Pero Gusto Pa Rin Ma Assure City Maayos Ang Condition Nila Not All Persons Go To Centers For Covid 19 With Some Using , Ut The City Would Like To Assure That They Are In Good Condition Quot Any Individual Who Tests Positive Usinga Self Testing Kit Can Click Link Https Bit Ly 3a4z8qv Reporta Advisory Last Week Said If You Area Parent , Legal Guardian , R Authorized Caregiver , Ou Can Fill In This Form For Your Child Or Someone You Care If Area Health Professional , Ou Can Complete The Online Form On Behalf Of Your Patient Or Client Answering These Questions Will Help Keep You And Our City Safe Please Answer Honestly Completely So We Make Sure Get Right Support Personal Information Is Kept Protected By Legislation Only Shared Where Needed To Protect Public Health Quot Since First Quarter Year , He City Has Been Providing Self Testing Kits At The Barangays That Residents Can Buy If They Want To Check Themselves And See Are Positive Or Negative For Virus Some Pharmacies Have Also Started Sell Items Make Accessible Easier Individuals Their Health Situation Refuerzo Said Government Does Not Prohibit , Nd In Fact Encourages Individuals To Personally Look At Their Condition Order Make The Appropriate Actions She Also Said City Health Officials Believe Many Are Testing Positive For Covid 19 But No Longer Reporting Because Most Of Them Home Isolation Quot Gusto Pa Rin Malaman Ng Para Ma Provide Sa Pasyente Ang Possible Medical Assistance Kung May Kailangano Di Kaya Makapagbigay Ayuda Pero Pinaka Importante , Usto Ng City Malaman Ang Condition Mga Kasama Sa Bahay At Kapamilya Lalo Na High Risk Para Hindi Rin Kumalat Sakit Kahit Ito Masyadong Nakakatakot The Wants To Know So That It Can Extend Assistance Toa Patient Who Might Need Medical If Needed Or Give Food Packs But More Importantly , He City Government Wants To Know The Condition Of Household Members And Relatives Avoid Further Spread Virus , Uot Refuerzo Said Dr Celia Flor Brillantes , He Assistant City Health Officer , N An Earlier Interview Said The City Provides Teleconsultation And Medical Monitoring For Those In Home Isolation She Most Patients With Mild Infection Opt To Stay At Manage Their Situation Like Ordinary Flu Quot We Have Services , E Can Assist Without Having To Bring The Patient City 39s Isolation Facility Or Ina Hospital , Uot Brillantes Said She Added That The 16 District Health Centers Covering 128 Barangays Are Continuously Assisting And Monitoring Patients Aside From Providing Mobile Testing Vaccination Services Also Noted City 39s Triage Facility At Baguio Convention Center Continues To Operate 24 7 For Those In Need Of Any Service Pna ,

Baguio pushes for backyard gardening for food security

BAGUIO CITY - The city government on Thursday urged residents to start adapting urban gardening methods like growing vegetables in their backyards to contribute to food security in the region. "Gusto sana natin mas marami ang magtatanim ng gulay sa backyard nila para may fresh, malinis at mura ang ise-serve nila sa pamilya nila (We want more residents to grow vegetables in their backyards so that they will have fresh, clean and cheap food to serve to their families)," Aileen Refuerzo, chief city information officer, said in a phone interview on Thursday. Earlier in the year, the local government, through the Baguio City Veterinary Office-Agricultural Services (BCVO-AS) Division, once again announced the start of the Edible Landscaping Contest to celebrate the upcoming Urban Farmers and Fisherfolk Month. Top prize winners will each receive PHP30,000, PHP20,000, and PHP10,000. Participating cooperatives and organizations will be judged based on the following criteria: aesthetic ....

Baguio City , Aileen Refuerzo , Department Of Agriculture , Baguio City Veterinary Office , Agricultural Services Division , Edible Landscaping Contest , Urban Farmers , Baguio City The Government On Thursday Urged Residents To Start Adapting Urban Gardening Methods Like Growing Vegetables In Their Backyards Contribute Food Security Region Quot Gusto Sana Natin Mas Marami Ang Magtatanim Ng Gulay Sa Backyard Nila Para May Fresh , Alinis At Mura Ang Ise Serve Nila Sa Pamilya We Want More Residents To Grow Vegetables In Their Backyards So That They Will Have Fresh , Lean And Cheap Food To Serve Their Families , Uot Aileen Refuerzo , Chief City Information Officer , Aid Ina Phone Interview On Thursday Earlier In The Year , The Local Government , Hrough The Baguio City Veterinary Office Agricultural Services Bcvo As Division , Nce Again Announced The Start Of Edible Landscaping Contest To Celebrate Upcoming Urban Farmers And Fisherfolk Month Top Prize Winners Will Each Receive Php30 , Nd Php10 , 000 Participating Cooperatives And Organizations Will Be Judged Based On The Following Criteria Aesthetics Art Elements Of Design Health Wellness Benefits Maximum Utilization Space Waste Recycling Initiatives Self Sufficiency Refuerzo Said City Continues To Come Up With Projects Encourage Public Plant Has Even Accredited Backyard Gardens As Learning Sites For Residents Taking Interest Urban Gardening In 2020 , The City Government , N Partnership With The Department Of Agriculture , Istributed Free Vegetable Seeds And Seedlings For Residents To Grow In Their Backyards Small Spaces Using Pots Recycled Materials Pna ,