Republic of the Philippines Department of Health HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUREAU Ground FloorBldg. 14-C, San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz,Manila Telefax Nos: 743-0568/740-5030 Telephone Nos: 743-0538/711-1001/711-1002 Trunk Line: 651-7800 local 2200-2207 Email:[email protected]

HEARS PLUS REPORT FOR

:

JANETTE LORETO-GARIN, MD, MBA-H Secretary of Health

THRU

:

NESTOR F. SANTIAGO, JR., MD, MPHC, MHSA, CESO III Assistant Secretary of Health Office for Health Operations

FROM

:

SUBJECT

:

HEALTH EMERGENCY ALERT REPORTING SYSTEM (HEARS)

DATE

:

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

There were five (5) new events and one (1) delayed report monitored from 6:00 am of February 22, 2016 to 6:00 am of February 23, 2016. Likewise, three (3) ongoing events and one (1) special event are continuously monitored by HEMB. I. NEW EVENTS (5) No. 1.

Incident Fire incident in Pilar St. Brgy. 281, Tejeron Sta. Ana, Manila February 2016

Brief Description Fire involved: Residential Fire Started: 3:10 p.m. Fire Out: 4:38 p.m. Cause of Fire: Under Investigation

22,

Actions Taken HEMB OPCEN:

Health Consequences: Affected families: 15 Injured: 1

Coordinated with Ms Jane Hernandez, RHEM Staff of NCRO, who validated and provided details on the monitored incident NCRO: Coordinated with BFP Manila for the details of the monitored incident.

Source: HEARS report of NCRO

There are at least 15 affected families whose needs are being taken cared of by the Local Government Unit of Manila. HEMB-OPCEN is now closing this monitored event. However, HEMB OPCEN remains vigilant in case there are issues which may lead to national concern and would need DOH intervention.

HEMS-MOO-01-HPR(C)2007 Form1 Rev0

Page 1 of 6

No. 2.

Incident Fire incident in Camaro St. Brgy Fairview Quezon City February 2016

Brief Description Fire involved: Residential Fire Started: 4:05 p.m. Fire Out: 8:40 p.m. Cause of Fire: Under Investigation

Actions Taken HEMB OPCEN:

Health Consequences:

22,

Deaths: 2

Informed Dr Patrick Anthony Co for the details of the monitored incident. Coordinated with Fire Intern Ms Elizabeth Mejia of of BFP Lagro who validated and provided details on the monitored incident

Source: BFP Lagro and DZMM

3.

Fire incident in Sitio Alliance, Brgy Basak, Mandaue, Cebu City February 2016

HEMB-OPCEN is now closing this monitored event. However, HEMB OPCEN remains vigilant in case there are issues which may lead to national concern and would need DOH intervention. Fire involved: Residential (shanties) Fire Started: 10:25 a.m. Fire Out: 11:50 a.m. Cause of Fire: Under Investigation Health Consequences:

22,

Affected families: 100 No reported injuries or casualties

HEMB OPCEN: Informed Mr Russel Gako, Asst. RHEMS Coordinator of RO VII, on the monitored incident Coordinated with FO1 Charles Mutya of BFP Mandue, Cebu City who validated and provided details on the monitored incident

Source: BFP Mandaue

There are at least 100 affected families whose needs are being taken cared of the Local Government Unit of Mandaue, Cebu. HEMB-OPCEN is now closing this monitored event. However, HEMB OPCEN remains vigilant in case there are issues which may lead to national concern and would need DOH intervention.

HEMS-MOO-01-HPR(C)2007 Form1 Rev0

Page 2 of 6

No. 4.

Incident Fire incident in Soldier Hills Barangay Putatan Muntinlupa February 2016

Brief Description Fire involved: Residential Fire Started: 9:58 p.m. February 22, 2016 Fire Out: 1:00 a.m. February 23, 2016 Cause of Fire: Under Investigation

Actions Taken HEMB OPCEN: Informed Dr Patrick Anthony Co for the details of the monitored incident. Health Consequences:

22,

Affected families: 30

Coordinated with Fire Intern Mr Jun Diacos of BFP Muntinlupa who validated and provided details on the monitored incident

Source: DZMM

There are at least 30 affected families currently sheltered at Subdivision Plaza and are being taken cared of by the Local Government Unit of Muntinlupa.

5.

Shooting incident Barangay Marinig Cabuyao, Laguna

in

HEMB-OPCEN is now closing this monitored event. However, HEMB OPCEN remains vigilant in case there are issues which may lead to national concern and would need DOH intervention. Initial Report: The victims were having a drinking session when gunmen on board two motorcycles suddenly arrived and sprayed bullets at them. A total of four (4) deaths and one (1) injured victims were reported due to the said incident.

HEMB OPCEN: Informed Mr. Joehl Francisco, RHEMS Coordinator of RO IV-A, on the monitored incident

Health Consequences:

February 22, 2016

Injured: 1 Deaths: 4

Source: Abscbnnews.com

II. DELAYED REPORT (1) No. 1.

Incident Grenade explosion in Barangay Batulawan, Pikit, Cotabato February 20, 2016

Brief description:

Brief Description

Actions Taken HEMB:

Last Feb 20, a grenade exploded around 7:30pm after two suspected individuals onboard a motorbike tossed a fragmentation grenade in front of a gas station in Barangay Batulawan, Pikit, Cotabato and resulting to one (1) injured victim who was rushed to Cruzado Medical Hospital.

Coordinated with Mr. Leo Chiong, RHEM Coordinator of RO XII, who provided the details of the monitored incident.

Health Consequences: Injured: 1

RO XII: Coordinated with HEMS Pikit, Cotabato for the details of the monitored incident.

Source: HEARS report of RO XII

HEMB-OPCEN is now closing this monitored event. However, HEMB OPCEN remains vigilant in case there are issues which may lead to national concern and would need DOH intervention. HEMS-MOO-01-HPR(C)2007 Form1 Rev0

Page 3 of 6

III. ONGOING EVENTS (3) A. FIRE INCIDENT AT PHOENIX PETRON TERMINAL AND INDUSTRIAL PARK, BARANGAY SALONG, CALACA, BATANGAS (Monitored since February 20,2016) CURRENT SITUATION: As of 7:00pm February 22, 2016, the fire incident is still ongoing but compared yesterday, the size of fire has significantly decreased. There were a total 162 families / 521 individuals currently staying inside the six (6) evacuation centers. Evacuation Center Calaca Central School Madalunot School Evacuation Center Dacanlao High School Evacuation Center Mormons Evacuation Center Bagong Tubig Club House Evacuation Center Paterno Elementary School Evacuation Center Total

Affected Families 103 21 6 19 7 6 162

Affected Individuals 239 44 25 85 14 24 521

Also, the injured victims from this event have been discharged from Bayview and Batangas Provincial Hospital The Provice of Calaca Batangas declared state of emergency since February 21, 2016. Source: Coordinated with Mr. Joehl Francisco, RHEMS Coordinator of RO IV-A, and Dr Voltaire Guadalupe

II. COORDINATING ACTIVITIES AND ACTIONS TAKEN DOH – HEMB:  Coordinated with Mr. Joehl Francisco, RHEMS Coordinator of RO IV-A, and Dr Voltaire Guadalupe, who provided the details on the monitored event RO IV-A:  Coordinated with assigned DMO, MHO and PHN in the area about the monitored incident.  Coordinated with MDRRMC and Phil Red Cross  Closely monitoring the affected area. Source: Mr. Joehl Francisco, RHEMS Coordinator of RO IV-A

B. DISPLACED POPULATION DUE TO ARMED CONFLICT IN DATU SALIBO AND DATU SAUDI AMPATUAN IN MAGUINDANAO (Monitored since February 9, 2016) CURRENT SITUATION: A total 3,754 families/ 18,770 individuals were reported to be affected by this armed conflict. These numbers are constantly changing most of the IDPs are mobile. Displaced families from Datu Saudi Ampatuan went to evacuation centers in Mahad Madia, Elian Market Sitand Elian Primary School. While the displaced families from Municipality of Datu Salibo went to evacuation centers in Mahad, Sambulawan, Mahad Imam and Municipality of Datu Piang. The Regional Office of ARMM is still conducting health assessment to identify the needs and assistance of the affected families. As of this writing, no update was received from the region. Source: HEARS Plus Report of DOH ARMM dtd. February 15, 2016

C. GRENADE BLASTING INCIDENT IN PERYAHAN VILLAGE, ESPERANZA, SULTAN KUDARAT (Monitored since February 21, 2016) CURRENT SITUATION: As of February 22, 2016, there were at least 43 injured victims reported. Injured victims were brought to RHU Esperanza (20), Tamondong Hospital (4) and Sultan Kudarat Provincial Hospital (17). The other two (2) are for referral to South Cotabato Medical Center and Davao for treatment. Source: RO XII HEARS Report

HEMS-MOO-01-HPR(C)2007 Form1 Rev0

Page 4 of 6

IV. SPECIAL EVENT (1) A. DROUGHT/DRY SPELL BROUGHT ABOUT BY EL NIÑO PHENOMENON I. BACKGROUND Since the El Niño was set last March 2015, which is manifested by warmer than average sea surface temperature in the tropical Pacific Ocean, it has significantly affected the rainfall pattern in most parts of the country. Rainfall assessment for the month of December showed that most parts of Luzon experienced near to above normal rainfall conditions except for Catanduanes and Palawan which received below to way below normal rainfall. Most provinces of Visayas and Mindanao received below to way below normal rainfall, although there are patches of areas which received near to above normal rainfall specifically the provinces of Bohol, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Davao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, and Agusan del Sur. Twenty three (23)provinces, mostly from Visayas and Mindanao were affected by dry spell; while the provinces of Northern Samar, Samar (Western Samar) and North Cotabato experienced drought conditions in December 2015. The municipality of South Upi, Maguindanao suffered greatly. All of the barangays are affected by the drought with 7,050 households/ 42,300 people are affected in the 11 barangays. Rivers and springs had dried up; top soils have cracked, corn and rice fields turned into brown, and there is scarcity of potable water. Source: HEARS Field Report of RO ARMM; LGU South Upi

Dry Spell/ Drought Outlook END OF JANUARY 2016 issued: 09 February 2016

El Niño is expected to gradually weaken through March-April-May 2016 season Source: PAGASA El Niño Advisory No. 12

CURRENT SITUATION: The extreme heat has caused adverse effects on the well-being of the affected residents. There have been reports of water-borne diseases such diarrhea and vomiting. In addition, heat related illness such as cough and cold, sore eyes, fever and skin diseases. These are generally experienced by children., details of cases reported to follow. As of this date, there is still no update report from DOH ARMM Source:HEARS Field Report of RO ARMM dated February 16, 2016

World Food Program is conducting a stunting prevention program and are supporting the pregnant and lactating women and children 6 - 23 months in the municipalities of South Upi, Upi, Sultan sa Barongis, Buldon and Datu Saudi Ampatuan in Maguindanao and Lumbayanague and Piagapo in Lanao del Sur through its supplementary feeding program to prevent stunting (low height/length for age) among children from the moment they were conceived until they reach the age of two years old. Specialized nutrition products are provided to them daily through RHU/BHS along with IYCF and other routine health services. Through this program, the effect of El Niño on the nutritional needs of the target participants are being addressed. HEMS-MOO-01-HPR(C)2007 Form1 Rev0

Page 5 of 6

To date, A total of 4,878 Pregnant and lactating women and 6,707 children 6 -23 months have benefited from the program. Source: Dr. Martin Parreno of WFP

II. COORDINATING ACTIVITIES AND ACTIONS TAKEN DOH – HEMB:  Coordinated with Mr. Ron Aray, RHEMS Coordinator of DOH ARMM, who provided the details on the monitored event  Continuous monitoring of the regions affected by the dry spell and drought RO ARMM:  Deployed teams to join the Regional Task Force on drought for a three (3) day validation of data in all municipalities of Maguindanao  Deployed RHA team and Nutritional Assessment Team  Augmented 600 sachets of ORS, 200 Jerry cans and 3000 water purifying tablets  Augmented 4000 water purifying tablets to Kabuntalan through ARMM HEART  Augmented 2 boxes of CAMPOLAS to South Upi RHU  Coordinated with UNICEF for water testing kits and World Food Program for implementation of expanded supplemental feeding  Coordinated with WASH Cluster and Nutrition Cluster for possible convergence and planning  Coordinated with PHEMS IPHO Maguindanao, ARMM HEART and OCD ARMM  Strengthen disease surveillance and Health Emergency Management  National Nutrition Council ARMM with Nutrition Cluster (composed of different agencies) planned to assess the rest of the municipality in Maguindanao in the coming weeks  Attended a Regional meeting with ARMM HEART presided by the Executive Secretary of ARMM  Continuous monitoring of the event WEATHER FORECAST: Issued at Valid at Synopsis Forecast

5:00 AM 23 February 2016 5:00 AM today until 5:00 AM tomorrow Easterlies affecting the eastern section of the country Partly cloudy to cloudy skies will prevail over the whole country with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly over the eastern section. Moderate to occasionlaly strong winds blowing from the east to northeast will prevail over northern Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the east to northeast with slight to moderate seas. Source: PAGASA website

DOH-HEMB- OPERATIONS CENTER

February 22, 2016 6:00 am to 2:00 p.m. MARIA CARMELA S. SANTIAGO, DDM EOD 1 JULIUS ERVING BALLERA, RN, PHSAE EOD 2

February 22, 2016 2:00 p.m – 10 p.m.

February 22, 2016 10:00 p.m. to February 23, 2016 6:00 a.m. ABIGAIL JUSTINE J. LUNA, RN EOD 1 ISRAEL O. FERIA, RN EOD 2

KARLO RIGEL L. LOTHO, RN EOD 1 LORRAINE PIE MALIGO, RN EOD 2

HEMS-MOO-01-HPR(C)2007 Form1 Rev0

Page 6 of 6