Phil LGs fight dengue with rewards, frogs, mistings

Local government units across the Philippines are implementing measures to combat rising dengue cases, with Barangay Addition Hills in Mandaluyong offering a P1 reward for every five mosquitoes and larvae collected starting Wednesday.

In Quezon City's Barangay Old Balara, officials plan to release frogs again following a recent dengue outbreak declaration, after observing a decrease in cases when they did so previously.

Barangay Matandang Balara, an exclusive and gated subdivision in Quezon City, recorded 45 dengue cases since the beginning of the year.

San Juan City is conducting hourly mistings to control the mosquito population, while Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu reported 175 cases.

The Department of Health (DOH) anticipates declaring a dengue outbreak in eight additional areas due to recent above-average rainfall and warns residents to be vigilant for symptoms such as fluctuating fever and other warning signs like gum bleeding, rashes, and unusual stool color.