Nakumpirmang may karagdagang 32 Delta cases sa Lambak ng Cagayan.  Ang samples ay sinuri noong ika-25 at 26 ng Agosto, ayon sa ulat ng Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) mula sa Department of Health (DOH) Central Office.

Sa naturang ulat, apat na probinsya sa ating rehiyon ang pinag-mulan ng bagong naitalang mga kaso.  May sampung (10) local cases  sa Cagayan, labing-apat (14) na local cases at isang Returning Overseas Filipino Worker  (ROF) sa probinsya ng Isabela.  Muli namang nakapagtala ng kaso sa Nueva Vizcaya na may limang purong local cases at apektado n arin ang probinsya ng Quirino na nakapagtala ng dalawang local cases.  

Ang mga munisipalidad na apektado sa probinsya ng Isabela ay Santiago City na may limang kaso, Aurora, Jones at San Mateo na may tig- dalawang kaso at tig-isang Delta Case sa lungsod ng Ilagan, Roxas, bayan ng Tumauini at Alicia. 

Tatlong munisipalidad naman sa probinsya ng Cagayan ang mayroong Delta cases kung saan, pitong kaso ang naidagdag sa lungsod ng Tuguegarao, isa sa bayan ng Tuao at dalawa naman sa bayan ng Allacapan. 

Ang pinag-mulan ng Delta cases sa Nueva Vizcaya ay sa Bagabag na may dalawang kaso at tig-isang kaso sa mga bayan ng Quezon, Bambang at Dupax Del Norte.

 Sa Quirino province naman, dalawang kaso ang naitala sa bayan ng Cabarroguis. 

Lahat ng naitalang kaso ay local case maliban sa lungsod ng Ilagan kung saan may nag-iisang ROF case.

Patungkol sa lagay ng mga kaso, sa kasalukuyan, natapos na ang kani-kanilang required isolation period at naitalang fully recovered o gumaling na sila mula sa sakit, maliban sa kaso na naitala sa Alicia, Isabela at isa sa Cabarroguis, Quirino ang naiulat na namayapa.

 Puspusan at maingat na contact tracing ang kasalukuyang isinasagawa ng Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) sa pamamagitan ng kanilang Special Action Team (SAT) at magpapatuloy ng pagbibigay ng up-to-date information ang tanggapan ng DOH.

As of August 30, 2021, a total of 418,731 or 16.91% of the 2,585,565 targeted population were given first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

On the other hand, a total of 384,719 or 14.88% of the total targeted population were given complete dose.

Also, the NVOC reported that a total of 1,133,800 vaccines composed of Sinovac (703,160), AstraZeneca (214,300), Gamaleya (13,200), Pfizer (26,910), Moderna (57,080) and Janssen (119,150) were delivered in the region. (Courtesy of DOH-Region 2/PIA-Region 2)

By VINCE JACOB VISAYA, The Manila Times news correspondent and Luzonwide News Correspondent Publishing editor

SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela- Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has been pushed by sectoral leaders in Cagayan Valley (Region 2) to run for President in the 2022 elections, saying he is the right leader for the country.

The leaders uniting under the group Ikaw Muna (IM) Pilipinas have launched a series of consultations with its chapters in the region on its pitch for Domagoso’s candidacy.

Lawyer Hang Liggayu-Espejo, regional convenor, said the group is hoping to convince Moreno to seek the Philippines’ highest political office next year, citing his traits as most suitable for the position that Filipinos are looking for in a leader.

About 200 youth and sectoral leaders – who attended personally and virtually – led launches for its Isko-for-President campaign in the provinces of Isabela, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya while the Cagayan province launch will be held after the lifting of enhanced community quarantine in Tuguegarao City.

Thomas Orbos, national lead convenor who joined virtually, said Domagoso has been effective and efficient in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic.

A leader must show compassion for the people and deliver on his promises to them, according to Orbos, former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority general manager and Transportation undersecretary.

“What he did and is still doing in Manila is from his heart, from his desire to help the people of Manila. I hope that he can do the same for the nation,” he said.

“It’s not about believing in him, although I believe in him, but it’s more on how he made us believe in ourselves, how he made Manileños believe in themselves that they can overcome. That’s very important especially at this time when we do not know where the road will lead us,” Orbos pointed out.

Domagoso, who is serving his first term as Manila mayor, had a spat with President Rodrigo Duterte over reports that he may run for the presidency.

He has been a consistent contender in the race to Malacañang in 2022 in several pre-election surveys as a candidate either for President or Vice President.

The mayor, who declined nomination for being a possible presidential bet or a vice presidential candidate under 1Sambayan, has confirmed that he will run for an elective position but said it still remains to be seen what that position is.#

By VINCE JACOB A. VISAYA, The Manila Times News Correspondent and Luzonwide News Correspondent Publishing Editor

STA. ANA, Cagayan-A three-cornered fight has been confirmed in Cagayan’s first district as the eldest and lone daughter of former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile has formally announced her intention in a launching at Anguib Beach in Casagan village recently.
Business magnate Katrina Ponce Enrile, daughter of former senator Juan Ponce Enrile, would be fighting for the congressional post against re-electionist Rep. Ramon Nolasco Jr. and retired police general Roberto Damian who also announced their bids.
Admitting that she is young in politics, Enrile said she is a “diligent student who learns the trade swiftly.”
She also said she gained knowledge from
being a constant companion of her father in her public service for decades.
“I am new in politics but I have been learning a lot from my father, my brother Jack and my sister-in-law Salvacion,” she said.#

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The DOH Region 2 (August 17) identified ‘critical’ categories due to growth change rates of their COVID-19 cases.   Dr. Angelica Taloma of DOH Region 2 said the areas have less cases than before and sharp hikes were recorded.The areas, however, are not necessarily listed under the “critical epidemic risk” classification.(Source: DOH-Region 2)

BY VINCE JACOB VISAYA

TUGUEGARAO CITY-The city health office in this capital city has certified that SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown mall has already secured a 100-percent full vaccination of its front-liners, an official said on Wednesday.
The certification was issued on August 17 by the City Health Office, confirming that those vaccinated people were mall administration’s employees, service providers and partner tenants, mall public relations officer Gerina Malubay-Torno said on Wednesday.
The vaccination of the front-liners has been a part of the company’s mission to impose its “#SafeMallingAtSM Experience” theme, she added.
The mall is the first business firm in Cagayan Valley which received the safety seal certification. 
The government certification affirms good housekeeping for establishments that strictly comply with minimum health protocols. It has also been one of the vaccination sites of eligible vaccine beneficiaries in the city.#

By VINCE JACOB VISAYA

TUGUEGARAO CITY-With at least 25,000 vaccines administered at the SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown here, company officials have been upbeat that they help provide convenient and accessible venues to help expedite the administration of COVID-19 vaccines.

The mall-administered vaccines are included in the 48,754 vaccines served to villagers in the city, which translates into a 48.72-percent of the vaccines administered at the SM Downtown.

The company executives, who thanked local government leaders and local partners for making the vaccination drive possible, has also begun featuring the “Vax, Shop, and Dine” promotions which reward individuals who have received their vaccine with discounts, freebies, or special offers from restaurants and shops.

Earlier, the mall received its Safety Seal which affirms good housekeeping for establishments that strictly comply with minimum health protocols. #

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela-The city government of Ilagan would start the fabrication of the Department of Science Technology (DOST)-developed Hybrid Electric Road Train (HERT).

 Ilagan City Mayor Josemarie Diaz and Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña led the virtual signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the hybrid electric train project on Wednesday afternoon.

The project will support efficient affordable, diversified, healthier mass transportation, as well as will complement existing transit programs and reduces local pollution, the DOST secretary said.

The fabrication would be done by a consortium, creating job opportunities, with students as among those who will help engineers and manufacturers, Mayor Diaz said.

The 40-meter-long hybrid train with five interlinked coaches was developed by the engineers of DOST’s Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC). It could accommodate 220 passengers per coach. The train was called ‘hybrid’ because instead of just running on diesel fuel, HERT is also powered by electric batteries, which create lesser carbon emission compared to vehicles that run purely on gasoline or diesel.#