News Briefs

Hospital for Cordova town

A 25-bed hospital in Cordova town, Cebu,  will soon be built.

In a press statement, Rep. Luigi Quisumbing of Cebu’s 6th district said House Bill 5200, which he filed, was approved by the House health committee last Feb. 8.

He said Cordova town, a third-class municipality, continues to rely on its municipal health office for medical consultations and treatment, immunization and even surgery.

The Department of Health said it will coordinate with Cordova’s Municipal Health Office to build the hospital. Correspondent Norman V. Mendoza

Valentine’s Day for dogs

EVEN dogs get to celebrate the day of hearts,  at least in Lapu-Lapu City.

City officials will sponsor a Dog Valentine Festival at the Liberty Shrine in barangay Mactan on Feb. 26 to encourage  pet lovers to help prevent  rabies.

City Veterinarian Dr. Janice Togonon said a  dog parade will be followed by a free pet clinic. Pet owners are  encouraged to register their pets.

Togonon said services to be offered include rabies vaccination, deworming and vitamins supplementation, neutering and free treatment for  dogs. Pet “blessings” will be done at 9 a.m. followed by a presentation of dogs, games and lectures.

“Through this campaign we can lower the cases of rabies in the city. Last  year we had  seven positive cases of rabies.”

The campaign will focus on barangays basak, Babag, Marigondon and Gun-ob./Correspondent Norman V. Mendoza