 | December 30, 2010 Major News Stories |
DoH lists items to deal with New Year revelry mishaps
from INQUIRER.net Breaking News
Egg whites, iced water and ear plugs. No, they are not new firecracker brands but rather a few vital things one must have on hand in case of emergencies that may arise during New Year merry-making.
In urging the public to shun the use of all sorts of firecrackers to greet 2011, the Department of Health has likewise issued first aid tips for burns, amputation and poisoning caused by firecrackers.
If children start vomiting after handling firecrackers, parents must immediately suspect poisoning, said Dr. Eric Tayag, chief of the DOH’s National Epidemiology Center.
At least five egg whites—beaten or not—must be fed to a child and 10 egg whites to an adult who may have ingested toxic substances from the firecrackers, said Tayag.
The victim must be rushed to the hospital for treatment, Tayag stressed, noting that firecracker ingestion causes an erratic heartbeat and a sharp drop in blood glucose and calcium levels.
"Remember that egg whites are not an antidote... this is just to coat the gastrointestinal tract to prevent the firecracker's toxic substances from damaging it, which is the most frequent cause of death," Tayag told reporters in an interview Tuesday.
The health agency has so far logged five incidents of poisoning, mostly due to piccolo—a small and cheap firecracker lit like a matchstick. It may contain yellow phosphorous, the same poison found in "watusi."
In its surveillance report that began December 21, the DOH said one fatality has occurred out of the five cases it monitored.
For first-degree burns, victims must hold the hand or affected area under cool running water, pat it dry and put gauze over the wound before rushing to the hospital for treatment. Immersing hand or wound in iced water will be helpful in case of second-degree burns, according to Tayag.
Pressure must be placed on the wound and the arm must be elevated to ease the bleeding.
But he also said it was important to wipe off traces of phosphorous in the hand or the affected area before immersing it in water as "it does more harm than good."
The victim must immediately seek a doctor's help as traces of gun powder, paper and other particles must be extracted from the open wound to prevent tetanus.
When fingers or other parts of the body have been severed due to the firecrackers, Tayag said the amputated part must be submerged in water with ice to keep the nerves alive. Doctors could reattach it if its nerves have not been badly damaged and if help is sought immediately, he added.
Opening of windows to invite good luck the New Year brings may be a common practice but health officials said it was better to keep them shut to protect one's lungs from the air pollution generated by fireworks.
"It's not only luck that will come in but also the smoke and dust that will irritate one's respiratory tract," warned Tayag.
It is also prudent to use ear plugs during the New Year revelry to protect one's hearing.
"One must use ear plugs especially if he is close to the area where firecrackers are being exploded because if you are closer than a few meters to it, it can cause some degree of deafness," said the health official.
Rama insists to keep seized pyro from Osmeña's friend
by By Rene U. Borromeo/FPL
Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama insisted on the legality of the seizure of about P3 million worth of pyrotechnic devices from a stall in SM City Cebu.
Rama stood firm that the seized items could not be released to the owner even if he is a friend of the city officials. The owner, Bryan Lim, who is a close friend of South District Rep. Tomas Osmeña pleaded for the release of the goods seized from him for violation of the city ordinance that prohibits the sale of firecrackers outside the designated area.
BOC asked: What happened to those balikbayan boxes?
from ABS-CBNnews.com by abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA, Philippines - The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday called the attention of the Bureau of Customs after receiving complaints on the delays in the release of “balikbayan boxes” intended for the Christmas holidays.
from ABS-CBNnews.com by By Ana Mae G. Roa, BusinessWorld
MANILA, Philippines - More Filipinos are hopeful of the coming New Year, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) said, with their number near a record high hit eight years ago.
Rice production in region falls
by cebuweb
DUE to the crop sector’s poor performance, the agriculture sector in Central Visayas suffered a 14.9-percent production loss during the first half of the year, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) 7 reported.
In its recently released Regional Economic Situationer (RES), the agency noted that while the regional economy’s growth “accelerated” during the first six
months, with exports and tourist arrivals increasing at a faster rate, the agriculture sector remained “lethargic.”
Bigger Devotee City for Sinulog
by laureenjean
CEBU CITY -- Aside from increasing the number of container vans to accommodate more pilgrims, Cebu City's Devotee City will also provide an Internet connection to guests.
2011 declared ‘Year of Grace’ for pilgrimage site in Liloan
by cebuweb
THE Archdiocese of Cebu has declared a Year of Grace for the San Roque Parish in Barangay Yati, Liloan, Cebu, granting special blessings to any Catholic who visits the church next year.
Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal yesterday signed the declaration for 2011 to be the Year of Grace for the parish. The same declaration granted the parish’s request to be a place of pilgrimage for the same period.
Cebu Provincial Government raises budgets for district hospitals
by cebuweb
NEXT year, all district hospitals in Cebu Province will have a bigger budget to work with.
Although the Carcar Provincial Hospital is not yet fully operational and still needs to meet some requirements of the Department of Health, its budget is P48.4 million larger than this year’s outlay.
Capitol asks court: Stop city mayor’s appointment of MCWD directors
by cebuweb
THE Office of the Governor has asked the court to stop Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama from pursuing his plan to appoint new board members of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD).
Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, through the Provincial Legal Office, filed a motion last Dec. 22 seeking a permanent mandatory and prohibitory injunction.
School asks court to stop CH from collecting taxes
by cebuweb
VELEZ College, the institution that runs the Velez Hospital, does not want to pay taxes to the Cebu City Government.
In a petition for review, the school asked the Regional Trial Court (RTC) to annul the P20-million tax assessment City Hall has been trying to collect from it.
Police identify cohorts of suspect, place them under surveillance
by cebuweb
WITH the arrest of drug suspect Maria Theresa Gimenez, police will shift their focus on her alleged accomplices in the illegal drug trade.
Police have already identified them and have placed them under surveillance, said Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) Director Melvin Ramon Buenafe in a news conference.
The CCPO, though, is still verifying a report that a group of traders has been supplying the drugs to Maria Theresa and her group.
Buenafe, however, declined to discuss their operation further, saying it is an intelligence matter.
Cebu town mayor refuses paraffin test
by laureenjean
CEBU CITY -- Medellin Mayor Ricardo Ramirez declined Wednesday to undergo a paraffin test in connection with the investigation into the death of a municipal employee, the police said.
Medellin Police Station Chief Bonifacio Arriesgado said the mayor was sure he would test positive because he test-fired a new licensed gun at 5 p.m. last Monday, December 27.
Mayor Ramirez, in a report over GMA 7, also denied rumors he was responsible for the death of Edelberto Abao, a municipal employee, saying he considered the man part of his family.
Medellin mayor probed over slay
Medellin Mayor Ricardo Ramirez is under investigation after the police considered him a suspect in the killing of a municipal employee Monday evening.
Palace still mum on next Comelec chair
from GMA News.tv
Malacañang on Wednesday remained tight-lipped on the replacement of Jose Melo, whose resignation as Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman will take effect on January 31 next year.
Palace to SC: Actions speak louder than words
from ABS-CBNnews.com by abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA, Philippines - Using the oft-repeated phrase, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said it remains to be seen if the Supreme Court is indeed not singling out the Aquino administration in its decisions.
Jessica Alfaro not banned from witness protection program
from GMA News.tv
(Updated 5:16 p.m.) Jessica Alfaro, the "star witness" in the 1991 Vizconde massacre case but whose credibility was questioned by the Supreme Court, could still seek protection from the government through the Witness Protection Program (WPP), Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said Wednesday.
Feliciano member mocks guilty plea rule on amnesty
from GMA News.tv
A former coup plotter who was also member of the commission that looked into the July 2003 Oakwood mutiny on Wednesday branded as "ridiculous" the requirement for alleged mutineers to admit guilt before they could apply for amnesty.
Palace hoping for case vs Garcia
from INQUIRER.net Breaking News
Malacañang on Wednesday indicated that the Sandiganbayan should consider the strength of the evidence against retired Major General Carlos Garcia before ruling on his plea bargain deal with the Ombudsman special prosecutors.
Solon urges Aquino to free political prisoners ahead of peace talks
from INQUIRER.net Breaking News
Following the release of the Morong 43 health workers, the government should consider freeing political prisoners in the country as an act of goodwill ahead of the resumption of the peace negotiations with the National Democratic Front (NDF), a lawmaker said Wednesday.
CPP standing by large-scale mining ban
from GMA News.tv
Amid the government's plan to discuss the issue in the upcoming peace talks, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on Wednesday stood pat on its policy of banning large-scale mining and logging firms, saying that these operations threaten the environment.
Fight vs illegal logging, graft a 'top priority' - DENR chief
from GMA News.tv
Environment chief Ramon Paje said Wednesday that fighting illegal logging and corruption within his agency's ranks remains as his "top priority."
Solon wants stiffer penalties for crimes vs senior citizens
from GMA News.tv
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. has filed a bill directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review crimes committed against senior citizens and recommend the imposition of stiffer penalties on persons convicted of such crimes.
DFA confirms 7 Pinoys onboard seized German vessel
from ABS-CBNnews.com by abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday confirmed that 7 Filipino seafarers were onboard a German-owned cargo vessel that was seized by Somali pirates on December 27 in waters off Oman.
Nationwide consultations on internet connections sought
from GMA News.tv
Militant consumer group TXTPower has demanded that the National Telecommunications Commission conduct wider public discussions on broadband Internet policies in the Philippines.
Philippines to borrow P114B from local lenders
from GMA News.tv
(Updated 6:37 p.m) For the first quarter of 2011, the Philippine government plans to issue P114 billion worth of debt papers to local lenders as part of its borrowing program, the Bureau of the Treasury said Wednesday.
Aquino wants early submission of 2012 budget proposal
from ABS-CBNnews.com by abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA, Philippines - After passing next year's national budget on schedule, the Aquino administration also wants an early submission of the budget for 2012.
11 Vietnam sailors missing after ship sinks
from INQUIRER.net Breaking News
Eleven Vietnamese sailors were missing in the South China Sea after their cargo ship sank during high winds, a rescue official said Wednesday.
Belgian activist priest admits sexual abuse
from GMA News.tv
BRUSSELS - A Belgian priest and prominent Third World development activist has admitted he sexually abused a minor 40 years ago, the director of the development aid organization he founded said Wednesday.
The case of 85-year-old Francois Houtart came to light after the priest's supporters started a campaign to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Suicide bombers hit Iraqi police HQ, kill chief
from GMA News.tv
BAGHDAD - Suicide bombers attacked Iraq's federal police headquarters in Mosul on Wednesday, leveling the building and killing the top police commander, a prominent figure who had escaped several past assassination attempts, officials said.
Agustin hopes to end SMB's All-Filipino title drought
from GMA News.tv
For San Miguel rookie coach Ato Agustin, winning a title in his first full season as the Beermen's mentor would just be a bonus, since he wants to end the team's decade-long title drought in the All-Filipino Conference.
Spurs cruise past Lakers 97-82
from philstar.com - Breaking News
The San Antonio Spurs prevailed in a clash of the NBA leaders against the defending champions, beating the reeling Los Angeles Lakers 97-82 on Tuesday.
Wade's season-high 40 get Heat by Knicks (AP)
No blowout this time for the Miami Heat. They can beat the Knicks with a grind-it-out finish, too. Dwyane Wade scored 15 of his season-high 40 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron James and Chris Bosh each finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Heat held off a late comeback to beat New York 106-98 on Tuesday night, Miami's 15th win in its last 16 games overall and its seventh straight.
Celtics get back on track, defeat Pacers (AP)
The Boston Celtics played like a championship-caliber team for the final 12 minutes on Tuesday, and that was enough against the up-and-coming Indiana Pacers. Indiana led for all but a few minutes in the first three quarters, but Boston outscored the Pacers 29-16 in the fourth while holding them to 26 percent shooting for a 95-83 victory.
Revillame's civil case to be heard in another court
from philstar.com - Breaking News by By Reinir Padua
Willie Revillame’s civil case against TV network ABS-CBN will now be heard by another court. The case has been raffled to the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 217 under Presiding Judge Santiago Arenas. The re-raffle was held on Tuesday afternoon.
OMB chair vows zero piracy for 2010 MMFF entries
from ABS-CBNnews.com by abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA, Philippines- Ronnie Ricketts, chairman of the Optical Media Board (OMB), vowed a zero film piracy for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival entries.
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