Barangay Cruz Health Station, La Trinidad, Benguet

27/04/2026

Open defecation affects EVERYONE in the locality in more ways than just contaminating water sources. A family’s dignity and an entire community’s safety starts with a functional, sanitary toilet.

06/04/2026

DENGUE CASES UPDATE MW 12 | For the period March 22-28, 2026 (Morbidity Week 12), there were 18 dengue cases newly recorded in the province of Benguet which bring to a total of 384 from January 1 to March 28, 2026, 21% lower compared to the 486 cases monitored on the same period in CY2025.

Data from the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit show that the municipality of Itogon has the highest case with 118 followed by the municipalities of Atok and Bakun with 115 and 22, respectively. Atok recorded a 342% increase compared to the same period in CY2025 which only had twety-six (26) cases. Likewise, the municipality of Bakun has a 144% increase which only had nine (9) cases at the same period.

The public is urged to be cautious and avoid mosquito bites. Practice the 4S Strategy Kontra Dengue:

1. SEEK EARLY CONSULTATION | Consult your nearest healthcare center for proper medical treatment and advice when symptoms such as fever, headache, joint and muscle pains, diarrhea, loss of appetite, vomiting, and or rashes are observed or experienced;

2. SEARCH AND DESTROY MOSQUITO BREEDING SITES | Check your surroundings for stagnant waters and clean these areas to prevent mosquitoes to breed and multiply. Practice 4Ts: TAOB, TAKTAK, TUYO, TAKIP;

3. SELF-PROTECTION | This rainy season, wear long-sleeved clothing, and use insect sprays, insect repellants, mosquito nets, and window screens; and

4. SUPPORT FOGGING/SPRAYING DURING OUTBREAKS.

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19/03/2026

With La Trinidad Municipal Health Services Office – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 9 months in a row. 🎉

17/02/2026