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Gov’t to check health of cleanup workers

Social Welfare Regional Director Teresita S. Rosales (2nd from left) with Heddy Jardeleza of National Food Authority, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Neneth Pador, Badiangan Mayor Suzette Mamon and Board Member Domingo Oso launch the Food for School Program in Iloilo. (Sun.Star Iloilo photo)

THE Department of Health (DOH)-Center for Health Development (CHD) in the region is checking on the health condition of 2,749 cleanup and oil containment workers in Guimaras Island.

In the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC) report, the DOH here expressed concern over the health safety of cleanup workers as they are the most exposed to oil spill by air and physical contact.

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Gov't assistance to continue even after cash for work project NUEVA VALENCIA, Guimaras -- Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya said government assistance to the different towns of Guimaras affected by the oil slick will not stop as long as it is needed, even after the Cash for Work Project would no longer be in effect. [full story]
Use of indigenous materials for spill boom urged INDIGENOUS materials are the best materials to be used for the spill boom in Guimaras considering that it is abundant in the area and is very environment-friendly, according to Regional Executive Director Julian D. Amado of the Bio Safety sub-committee. [full story]
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