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Malabon launches green contest vs dengue
The Malabon city government launched the 'Cleanest and Greenest Barangay Competition 2025' to combat rising dengue cases.
The contest, which runs from March to November, will assess barangays on waste management, materials recovery facilities, and sidewalk clean-up.
All 21 barangays are participating, with the goal of eradicating or lessening dengue cases.
Malabon has recorded 264 dengue cases as of Monday, February 24, 2025.
Nationwide, the Department of Health has logged 43,732 dengue cases as of February 15, 2025.
The winning barangay will receive a P1 million cash prize.
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