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Covid vaccination incentives are like 'ayuda', says House leader

Published: September 13, 2022

A ranking solon in the House of Representatives has said that giving incentives in connection with the government’s Covid 19 vaccination rollout was akin to giving "ayuda" or assistance to lesser fortunate Filipinos. Iloilo 3rd district Rep. Lorenz Defensor (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN

Source: mb.com.ph

Gov't asked to study vax for kids aged 3 to 5

Published: September 13, 2022

(File photo) MANILA - A House leader on Tuesday asked the national government and the Department of Health (DOH) to study and consider the vaccination of children aged between 3 to 5 years old against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In a press conference, Deputy Majority Leader Lorenz Defensor said while the number of children 3 years to 5 years of age infected with Covid-19 is not as high as the adults infected with the disease, they are still more susceptible to Covid-19 infection and have a higher risk of transmission especially with more relaxed health protocols observed nationwid...

Source: philippinetimes.com

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Ilocos Sur Lorenz Defensor Department Of Health World Health Organization Deputy Majority Leader Lorenz Defensor House Resolution Ile Photo Manilaa House Leader On Tuesday Asked The National Government And Department Of Health Doh To Study Consider Vaccination Children Aged Between 3 5 Years Old Against Coronavirus Disease 2019 Covid 19 Ina Press Conference Eputy Majority Leader Lorenz Defensor Said While The Number Of Children 3 Years To 5 Age Infected With Covid 19 Is Not As High Adults Disease Hey Are Still More Susceptible To Covid 19 Infection And Havea Higher Risk Of Transmission Especially With Relaxed Health Protocols Observed Nationwide Quot Malacanang 39s Recent Order Allow Voluntary Wearing Face Masks In Non Crowded Outdoor Areas Ur Children Need More Protection From Covid 19 Andi Believe That Their Inclusion In The Government 39s Vaccination Program Will Better Protect Them Against Disease Uot Defensor Said Has Filed House Resolution No 270 Urging The Doh To Include Children Aged 3 5 In Vaccination Program Amidst Rising Number Of Covid 19 Infections Quot According World Health Organization Hildren Under The Age Of 5 Havea Higher Risk Other Diseases With Clinical Presentations That Overlap Covid 19 Uch As Pneumonia And Other Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Hich May Lead To Misclassification Uot The Resolution Read Defensor Also Noted That Power Of Incentivization Or Giving Incentives To Filipinos Is Important Hether It 39s For Administering Boosters Or Primary Dose Of Covid 19 Vaccines Quoti Absolutely Agree That We Should Incentivize Our Lgus Local Government Units Continue To Do Practice Incentivizing 39 Yung Iba Po May Bigas 9 Yung Iba Po May Cash Incentive 9 Yung Iba May Discounts Others Give Rice Ash Incentive Or Discounts Uot He Said Providing Incentives Is Similar To Giving Quot Ayuda Cash Assistance That Helps Uplift The Lives Of Poor Filipinos It 39s Also One Way Reaching Out A Hindi Lang Sila Ma Vaccinate Parang Ayuda Na Rin Po Iyon Especially To The Poorer Sector Of Society It 39s Not Just Is Also Meant As Assistance Specially To The Poorer Sector Of Society Uot He Said Quot Papapuntahin Mo Sila Sa Vaccination Site Amamasahe Naman Sila Eh Kailangan Din Nilang May Dala Pauwi If You Ask Them To Go The Vaccination Site Hey Would Still Spend Money Commuting They Need To Bring Something With Them Going Home Quot Defensor Said Providing Incentives Can Help Sway Parents Into Allowing Their Children Get The Primary Dose Of Covid 19 Jabs It 39 Sa Challenge Now But Again We Go Back Education And Incentivizing Our Dapat Sila Mapabakuna Dalawa Lagi Should Vaccinated Two Things

Reelected mayor lines up more programs, projects for Iloilo City

Published: May 11, 2022

PROCLAIMED. Iloilo City reelectionists Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon (left), Mayor Jerry Trenas (center), and lone district Representative Julienne Baronda, were proclaimed winners on Wednesday (May 11, 2022) after receiving fresh mandates from their constituents. Trenas said that Ilonggos can expect more programs and projects for the city.(Photo courtesy of Arnold Almacen/Iloilo City Mayor's Office) ILOILO CITY - Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas assured his constituents of more programs and projects for this highly urbanized city as he received a fresh mandate over two other challengers duri...

Source: philippinetimes.com

Iloilo to commemorate People Power on eve of Marcos Jr. campaign stop

Published: February 21, 2022

'We want it to be remembered that People Power did not only happen in EDSA but all over the country and also in Iloilo.' – Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr.

Source: rappler.com

Construction underway for P351-M new road in central Iloilo

Published: February 15, 2022

ILOILO CITY— Construction is underway for a P 351-million new road in central Iloilo province. The groundbreaking for the 10.77-kilometer road in central Iloilo province. (DPWH-6) The 10.77-kilometer road will connect the towns of Mina and Badiangan. The Department of Public Works and Highways