BAGUIO CITY – The City Health Services Office (CHSO) has urged residents anew to remain vigilant against dengue by actively destroying mosquito breeding sites in their surroundings.
City Health Officer Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes on Wednesday reminded the public to consistently observe preventive measures such as eliminating stagnant water, seeking early medical consultation, and staying hydrated.
Brillantes cited Ordinance No. 10-2025 or the Consolidated Anti-Mosquito Borne Ordinance, which requires homeowners, business owners, schools, churches, hospitals, and government and private offices to regularly inspect their premises for potential mosquito breeding areas.
As of June 28, Baguio City has recorded 479 dengue cases, with 138 hospitalizations and three deaths.
Clustering of cases was noted in several barangays, including Camp 7, Loakan Proper, Asin Road, Kias, Gibraltar, Fairview, New Lucban, Camp 8, Saint Joseph Village, and Bakakeng Central.
Mosquito surveillance has been launched in these areas, with enforcement teams from barangays, the Baguio City Police Office, Public Order and Safety Division, and CHSO sanitation inspectors tasked to issue citations for ordinance violations.
Brillantes emphasized that dengue is now a year-round threat.
“We hope we don’t reach the point of jailing people for failing to eliminate mosquitoes,” she said, urging the community to do their part in the shared responsibility of dengue prevention. **Liza Agoot
