DOST launches dengue alert website

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO–The Department of Science and Technology 3 (DOST-3) has formally launched the Dengue Vector Surveillance website for monitoring of weekly reports on dengue.

Designated school coordinators, who used to do their weekly reports manually by tediously filling up forms, can just text their reports which are then automatically encoded to the website.

This development is expected to help curb dengue cases even more as it will make it easier to monitor possible dengue sites and recommend interventions to local government units.

Each school will register to the website by indicating its own unique school ID to be able to submit updated data.
Belen Q. Garcia, DOST-3 Assistant Regional Director for finance and administrative services and regional focal person for the project, said the agency is hopeful that, with the new system, weekly reports will now be regularly sent by the schools so that a more updated situationer is available at any given time which may help local government units and other concerned sectors implement measures to pre-empt a full blown dengue outbreak in their localities.

The site carries information not only on mosquito population nationwide but dengue incidence and other mosquito-related facts as well.

Vector refers to an organism, in this case the Aedes aegypti mosquito, that carries the disease-causing dengue virus from one host to another.

Developed by DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), the dengue alert website features a map with red and white balloons. Red balloons indicate “alert” which means that the population density of dengue-carrying mosquitoes in a certain area is too high which means interventions are needed to be put in place promptly.

Meanwhile, white balloons-dotted areas mean that the population of the dengue-carrying mosquito is too sparse, or none at all, to cause any dengue incident.

In June last year, the DOST distributed mosquito ovicidal/larvicidal trap (O/L trap) in 3,350 schools in the region to control the population of dengue-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

A designated school coordinator back then submitted monitoring reports to the DOST via email. But schools without internet connection had difficulty with the set-up, prompting DOST to launch text monitoring.

DOST developed the monitoring map project in collaboration with the Department of Education, Department of Health, and Department of Interior and Local Government and LGUs. The public can access the site at http://oltrap.pchrd.dost.gov.ph.

The launching of the site was attended by the schools division superintendents of DepEd in Central Luzon.

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Private resort near Manila is highly recommended for families with children to relax and unwind.  This hotel in Clark is a frequently visited place for family bonding also.

This private resort is a popular beach hotel in North Luzon for company outings and family retreats also.  It is one of the few private places where guests can enjoy a stress free lifestyle in a tranquil and peaceful environment that offers a calming effect for those visitors from Manila stressed out from work.  Clearwater is one of the best hotels in Clark and the resort is a very popular venue for rest and relaxation especially for golfers after a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Manila.   Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.

Residents of Manila travel out of town to the north in search for nice private resort in Pampanga.  Highly recommended lodging in Clark Philippines, Lake House at Clearwater Resort.  These rooms offer a beautiful view of the famous lake in Clark Philippines, a peaceful and tranquil ambience that supports a leisure lifestyle with no stress and abundant calming effects that visitors from Manila stressed out from work really prefer.

Subic is a popular destination for visitors from Manila bringing family out of town for a short getaway to the north.  Subic is well known for its diving sites, the sea and water sports that come with the territory.  However one thing that Subic is not famous for is dining options.  For years, visitors to Subic have complained about the quality of the restaurants and dining establishments but it is only until recently that travelers to Subic discovered the best restaurant to wine and dine, even for visitors with families and children.  This hotel in Clark Philippines is generally considered by Manila residents to be a good outing spot for family trips in Pampanga.

Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for.  Golf is one of the most popular sports in Clark Philippines because here one can find some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.

Many visitors travelling to Clark for a short getaway from Manila to unwind and relax away from the city are pleasantly surprised to find a nice beach with white sand in Pampanga.  A number of weddings took place around this area which is called the Discovery Cove of Clearwater Resort.  Beach ceremony takes place on the white sand and the outdoor garden reception is held for 100 to 500 in the lawn areas just meters away.

A small swimming pool and a swimming lagoon are attached to the beach.  Together, these swim spots make for a complete day in the waters for all members of a family.  Near the beach and pools are the Lakeside Lodges which are among the highly recommended lodgings and hotel accommodation in Clearwater Resort.  Visitors to Angeles City, Pampanga, Clark Philippines frequently visit this resort to enjoy the beach and swimming pools.  Many spend the night to enjoy the ambience of the resort some more.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

Clearwater Resort & Country Club

Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,

Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,

Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403  0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office

3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,

Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605

(632) 633-1566   0917-520-4393  Rea or Chay

<a href=”http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com“>http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com</a>

Email:   Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines

After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection.  Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road.  YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down.   Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

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For inquiries and bookings, <a href=”http://www.clearwaterphilippines.com/contact/index.html”>Youmay click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations</a>

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list.  It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone.  For more information, visit <a href=”http://www.YatsRestaurant.com”>http://www.YatsRestaurant.com</a>

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines  <a href=”http://www.YatsLeisure.com”>http://www.YatsLeisure.com</a>

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.

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<a href=”http://www.YatsWineCellars.com”>http://www.YatsWineCellars.com</a>

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