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HEALTH officials in the cities of Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu in Cebu have confirmed logging pertussis cases, including several suspected pertussis cases, especially among children and infants.Agnes Realiza, head of the Lapu-Lapu City Health Office (LCHO), and Debra Catulong, head of the Mandaue City Health Office (MCHO), said in an interview with SunStar Tuesday, March 26, 2024, that they have been increasing the administration of pentavalent vaccines to contain the spread of the disease, particularly among toddlers and infants.They have also been conducting catch-up vaccinations, or administering vaccines to those who missed out on a particular vaccine at the recommended age or missed a scheduled vaccination dose. The pentavalent vaccine, as defined by the World Health Organization, protects children and infants from potentially deadly diseases, which include diphtheria, tetanus, Hib, hepatitis B, and pertussis.Realiza reported on March 25 that there was only one confirmed case of pertussis in Lapu-Lapu, while 15 were suspected to be pertussis cases. These 15, however, were later identified to be not related to the respiratory illness.Catulong, for her part, did not give an exact number but confirmed that Mandaue City also has confirmed and suspected cases of the disease.Both Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu have had no outbreaks of pertussis, said the two officials.Early consultation Both Realiza and Catulong recommended that parents should seek immediate medical consultation, such as visiting the LCHO and MCHO, if they notice that their children have coughs and colds. Catulong also reminded parents to follow the instructions for medication intake and isolate the pertussis-infected child from other children to prevent contamination.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pertussis, commonly known as "whooping cough," is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that can affect people of all ages but is especially dangerous for babies. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.The bacteria spread easily from person to person through the air. The CDC said the whooping cough can only be contracted from other humans.The early symptoms of pertussis include a runny or stuffy nose, a mild and occasional cough (mostly common for adults), low-grade fever (less than 38 degrees Celsius), apnea (life-threatening pauses in breathing), and cyanosis (turning blue or purple) in babies and toddlers.If left untreated for two weeks, the infected person may start to develop whooping cough, which is later accompanied by paroxysms -- rapid, violent, uncontrollable coughing fits that can cause the infected person to struggle to breathe and vomit that last up to 10 weeks.The CDC said babies infected with pertussis are likely to suffer from difficulty in breathing, while teenagers and adults generally have milder symptoms.Hand washing Realiza and Catulong advised the public to practice proper handwashing and resume wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the disease.The two health officials emphasized the importance of vaccinating children against common diseases like pertussis and seeking regular check-ups at health centers.Realiza said they continue to conduct health education for parents in Lapu-Lapu to properly take care of their children and ensure they receive ample nutrition.Expected to riseIn the past week, three cities in the Philippines -- Quezon, Pasig, and Iloilo -- have declared an outbreak of pertussis.Quezon and Pasig recorded almost 50 cases and six deaths, while Iloilo reported 15 cases with eight suspected cases. Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Eric Tayag said many areas in the country are on high alert due to the spread of pertussis, especially among children. The DOH expects the number of cases to continue to rise. Within the first 10 weeks of 2024, 453 Filipinos across the country were diagnosed with pertussis.The National Capital Region reported the highest number of cases with 38, followed by Calabarzon and Central Visayas. So far, 35 people have died due to this infection, said the DOH. (HIC) What is needed to play online games? Philippines PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law a measure that aims to strengthen and revitalize the salt industry in the country.Marcos signed into law Republic Act 11985, or the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act, on March 11, 2024, as part of the administration’s efforts to promote rural development and increase rural income.Under the law, appropriate technology and research, and adequate financial, production, marketing and other support services will be provided to salt farmers to revitalize the salt industry, attain increased production, achieve salt-sufficiency, and make the country become next exporter of salt.It mandates the establishment of a Philippine Salt Industry Development Roadmap to ensure the attainment of the objectives of the law, in line with the objectives and continued implementation of Republic Act 8172, or “An Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide (Asin).”A “Salt Council” will also be created to ensure the unified and integrated implementation of the salt roadmap and accelerate the modernization and industrialization of the Philippine salt industry chaired by the Department of Agriculture.The Department of Environment and Natural Resources and its attached agencies, including the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (Namria) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), were also tasked to identify priority areas for salt production particularly in Ilocos province, La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Marinduque, Quezon, Misamis Oriental and Antique for the allocation of public funds. 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PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law a measure that aims to strengthen and revitalize the salt industry in the country.Marcos signed into law Republic Act 11985, or the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act, on March 11, 2024, as part of the administration’s efforts to promote rural development and increase rural income.Under the law, appropriate technology and research, and adequate financial, production, marketing and other support services will be provided to salt farmers to revitalize the salt industry, attain increased production, achieve salt-sufficiency, and make the country become next exporter of salt.It mandates the establishment of a Philippine Salt Industry Development Roadmap to ensure the attainment of the objectives of the law, in line with the objectives and continued implementation of Republic Act 8172, or “An Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide (Asin).”A “Salt Council” will also be created to ensure the unified and integrated implementation of the salt roadmap and accelerate the modernization and industrialization of the Philippine salt industry chaired by the Department of Agriculture.The Department of Environment and Natural Resources and its attached agencies, including the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (Namria) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), were also tasked to identify priority areas for salt production particularly in Ilocos province, La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Marinduque, Quezon, Misamis Oriental and Antique for the allocation of public funds. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) The Philippines Online Gambling Guide 2023 THE struggle for control over the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has disgusted some of the water distributor’s customers, prompting them to flock to the MCWD’s main office in downtown Cebu City to stage a protest on Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024.But when they arrived, the doors were locked. The main office was closed. And the security guards could not provide a reason why.The MCWD released an advisory around 7 a.m. that frontline services, including bill payment, reconnection requests and customer care, would not be available until further notice “due to a security breach” at the main office.The protesters demanded the resignation of MCWD board members Jose Daluz III, Miguelito Pato and Jodelyn May Seno, as well as general manager Edgar Donoso. All four had been suspended by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA)—Daluz, Pato and Seno for six months, and Donoso for 90 days. These officials do not recognize the LWUA’s authority to suspend them.Evangeline Abejo, lead convener of Supak sa Kalisod Cebu City basic sectors, also requested Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia to refrain from interfering in the squabble.Other consumers made their voices heard on social media, particularly on MCWD’s Facebook page. Solutions soughtMost of them wanted one thing from MCWD, which serves the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and Talisay, and the municipalities of Compostela, Liloan, Consolacion and Cordova: a solution to the water supply problems. “Way agas pirme. Naunsa na man mo, uy (There’s no water all the time. What’s wrong with you, people)?” said Babylyn Reyes Miao.She posted this comment on MCWD’s Facebook page statement on Tuesday that “kindly” requested its consumers to refrain from visiting its office and urged them to make use of its collection centers instead. “Solbara problema sa tubig, uy. Paeta ninyo (Solve the problem on water supply. You are all pathetic)!” said Mae Bacol Veloso. SunStar Cebu reported on April 11 that MCWD had identified 12 barangays in the cities of Cebu, Talisay and Mandaue that have been “severely affected” by water supply shortages amid a continued drop in daily production. These are Barangays Umapad, Opao, Alang-alang, Looc and Subangdaku in Mandaue City; Lorega San Miguel, Binaliw, San Jose, Talamban and Pit-os in Cebu City; and Cansojong and San Roque in Talisay City. However, residents in other barangays not included in the list are also struggling with their water supply, with one consumer reporting inconsistent service since January. MCWD spokesperson Minerva Gerodias told SunStar Cebu on Thursday, April 11, that they continue to face a struggle in providing water supply as its production has plummeted, with a reduction of 46,748 cubic meters of water each day. The local water utility’s daily output now stands at just 254,252 cubic meters as of Wednesday, April 10, which translates to a 15.53 percent decrease from the utility’s maximum production capacity. Road closuresThe water distributor, in a separate statement posted on its Facebook page Tuesday, said it “vehemently condemns the brazen actions of the Local Water Utilities Administration, interim board of directors, Cebu City Hall and lawyer John Dx Lapid for their atrocious disruption of our services.” It accused Lapid — the LWUA-appointed officer-in-charge to replace general manager Donoso, who was suspended last Friday — of barricading and cordoning off the MCWD building, which is a stone’s throw away from the Cebu City Hall.The City closed Magallanes and Lapu-Lapu streets, blocking the roads in the vicinity of the MCWD main office. Motorists and public utility vehicles were rerouted to M.J. Cuenco Ave. and were made to turn right on Osmeña Blvd.The roads were reopened to traffic just before noon.Lapid said he did not authorize the road closures, adding that only the City Government could do that.He said he didn’t know who was behind the move, as he was on leave.Donoso had barred Lapid and other LWUA-appointed officials from entering MCWD’s premises early Monday morning. Noe Villagonzalo, a Facebook user, said politics is behind the power struggle at the MCWD. “Sobrang pamolitika ug kahangol sa gahom. Unta ang serbisyo para sa katawhan maoy ipatigbabaw (What I see is too much politics and excessive hunger for power. Serving the people should be at the top of their minds)!” he said. Not naming any particular official at MCWD, Char Lene wants them to voluntarily step down. “Walay klaro nga abiso among meter. Walay abiso. Putol lang dayon nga naa man unta mi sa (There was no clear notice about our meter [getting disconnected]. There was no notice. They just cut off the line even if we are living in a) subdivision. No letter or disconnection notice. Mao lagi (All right), karma will always hunt you,” she said. ResignationConsumers were not the only ones fed up with the ongoing power struggle at the MCWD.Lapid told members of the media Tuesday that he was resigning as OIC general manager.“I am resigning as OIC-general manager as appointed by the interim board of LWUA, not as an employee of MCWD. As an employee of MCWD, I am considering it, pero gihunahuna pa nako kung unsay makaayo sa akong pamilya (but I’m still thinking about what will be good for my family),” he said.Lapid is the division manager for customer care at the MCWD.He admitted that he was feeling the pressure because the matter was already affecting his family.Lapid said he didn’t want to hold on to something if it wasn’t worthwhile, adding that his resignation is addressed to the MCWD and the LWUA.“I want to take a rest. I was trying to fight for what I know is right, but the problem is the whole thing has become politicized, which I don’t like,” Lapid said in a mix of Cebuano and English. “Di ko ganahan nga gamiton ko sa (I don’t want to be used for) politics.”Meanwhile, MCWD spokesperson Gerodias explained that the water district also temporarily suspended the disconnection of accounts facing disconnection until further notice.While this may be good news to those facing disconnection, it is bad news to those whose connections were already disconnected as their request for reconnection cannot be processed yet.Security breachAs for the security breach, Gerodias said Lapid told them that around 70 personnel from Cebu City entered the MCWD main office around 10 p.m. Monday.“Yesterday, they knocked and when the guard opened, they barged in. They were bringing mallets, tools because ‘manglungkab’ sila sa taas (they planned to force open upstairs),” she said.She said they tried to open Donoso’s office with a credit card.Gerodias said they will conduct an inventory on their documents to make sure none are missing.She said the MCWD will file a legal complaint against those involved in the incident.Daluz, Pato, Seno and Donoso were finally able to enter the main office by 3 p.m. They were accompanied by some MCWD employees.Upon reaching the general manager’s office, Donoso discovered that the vault and the locked cabinets that contained important documents had been forcibly opened.He said they will request police assistance to prevent the incident from happening again.Members of Task Force Kasaligan, along with Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office personnel and police from the Cebu City Police Office, continue to be deployed outside the MCWD main office.The LWUA suspended Daluz, Pato and Seno to give way for its investigation on issues like MCWD’s high non-revenue water and alleged failure to comply with procurement laws. It suspended Donoso for defying the LWUA-installed interim board’s request to turn over documents on MCWD’s transactions. / KAL, JJL, WBS, AML, EHP

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THE struggle for control over the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has disgusted some of the water distributor’s customers, prompting them to flock to the MCWD’s main office in downtown Cebu City to stage a protest on Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024.But when they arrived, the doors were locked. The main office was closed. And the security guards could not provide a reason why.The MCWD released an advisory around 7 a.m. that frontline services, including bill payment, reconnection requests and customer care, would not be available until further notice “due to a security breach” at the main office.The protesters demanded the resignation of MCWD board members Jose Daluz III, Miguelito Pato and Jodelyn May Seno, as well as general manager Edgar Donoso. All four had been suspended by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA)—Daluz, Pato and Seno for six months, and Donoso for 90 days. These officials do not recognize the LWUA’s authority to suspend them.Evangeline Abejo, lead convener of Supak sa Kalisod Cebu City basic sectors, also requested Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia to refrain from interfering in the squabble.Other consumers made their voices heard on social media, particularly on MCWD’s Facebook page. Solutions soughtMost of them wanted one thing from MCWD, which serves the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and Talisay, and the municipalities of Compostela, Liloan, Consolacion and Cordova: a solution to the water supply problems. “Way agas pirme. Naunsa na man mo, uy (There’s no water all the time. What’s wrong with you, people)?” said Babylyn Reyes Miao.She posted this comment on MCWD’s Facebook page statement on Tuesday that “kindly” requested its consumers to refrain from visiting its office and urged them to make use of its collection centers instead. “Solbara problema sa tubig, uy. Paeta ninyo (Solve the problem on water supply. You are all pathetic)!” said Mae Bacol Veloso. SunStar Cebu reported on April 11 that MCWD had identified 12 barangays in the cities of Cebu, Talisay and Mandaue that have been “severely affected” by water supply shortages amid a continued drop in daily production. These are Barangays Umapad, Opao, Alang-alang, Looc and Subangdaku in Mandaue City; Lorega San Miguel, Binaliw, San Jose, Talamban and Pit-os in Cebu City; and Cansojong and San Roque in Talisay City. However, residents in other barangays not included in the list are also struggling with their water supply, with one consumer reporting inconsistent service since January. MCWD spokesperson Minerva Gerodias told SunStar Cebu on Thursday, April 11, that they continue to face a struggle in providing water supply as its production has plummeted, with a reduction of 46,748 cubic meters of water each day. The local water utility’s daily output now stands at just 254,252 cubic meters as of Wednesday, April 10, which translates to a 15.53 percent decrease from the utility’s maximum production capacity. Road closuresThe water distributor, in a separate statement posted on its Facebook page Tuesday, said it “vehemently condemns the brazen actions of the Local Water Utilities Administration, interim board of directors, Cebu City Hall and lawyer John Dx Lapid for their atrocious disruption of our services.” It accused Lapid — the LWUA-appointed officer-in-charge to replace general manager Donoso, who was suspended last Friday — of barricading and cordoning off the MCWD building, which is a stone’s throw away from the Cebu City Hall.The City closed Magallanes and Lapu-Lapu streets, blocking the roads in the vicinity of the MCWD main office. Motorists and public utility vehicles were rerouted to M.J. Cuenco Ave. and were made to turn right on Osmeña Blvd.The roads were reopened to traffic just before noon.Lapid said he did not authorize the road closures, adding that only the City Government could do that.He said he didn’t know who was behind the move, as he was on leave.Donoso had barred Lapid and other LWUA-appointed officials from entering MCWD’s premises early Monday morning. Noe Villagonzalo, a Facebook user, said politics is behind the power struggle at the MCWD. “Sobrang pamolitika ug kahangol sa gahom. Unta ang serbisyo para sa katawhan maoy ipatigbabaw (What I see is too much politics and excessive hunger for power. Serving the people should be at the top of their minds)!” he said. Not naming any particular official at MCWD, Char Lene wants them to voluntarily step down. “Walay klaro nga abiso among meter. Walay abiso. Putol lang dayon nga naa man unta mi sa (There was no clear notice about our meter [getting disconnected]. There was no notice. They just cut off the line even if we are living in a) subdivision. No letter or disconnection notice. Mao lagi (All right), karma will always hunt you,” she said. ResignationConsumers were not the only ones fed up with the ongoing power struggle at the MCWD.Lapid told members of the media Tuesday that he was resigning as OIC general manager.“I am resigning as OIC-general manager as appointed by the interim board of LWUA, not as an employee of MCWD. As an employee of MCWD, I am considering it, pero gihunahuna pa nako kung unsay makaayo sa akong pamilya (but I’m still thinking about what will be good for my family),” he said.Lapid is the division manager for customer care at the MCWD.He admitted that he was feeling the pressure because the matter was already affecting his family.Lapid said he didn’t want to hold on to something if it wasn’t worthwhile, adding that his resignation is addressed to the MCWD and the LWUA.“I want to take a rest. I was trying to fight for what I know is right, but the problem is the whole thing has become politicized, which I don’t like,” Lapid said in a mix of Cebuano and English. “Di ko ganahan nga gamiton ko sa (I don’t want to be used for) politics.”Meanwhile, MCWD spokesperson Gerodias explained that the water district also temporarily suspended the disconnection of accounts facing disconnection until further notice.While this may be good news to those facing disconnection, it is bad news to those whose connections were already disconnected as their request for reconnection cannot be processed yet.Security breachAs for the security breach, Gerodias said Lapid told them that around 70 personnel from Cebu City entered the MCWD main office around 10 p.m. Monday.“Yesterday, they knocked and when the guard opened, they barged in. They were bringing mallets, tools because ‘manglungkab’ sila sa taas (they planned to force open upstairs),” she said.She said they tried to open Donoso’s office with a credit card.Gerodias said they will conduct an inventory on their documents to make sure none are missing.She said the MCWD will file a legal complaint against those involved in the incident.Daluz, Pato, Seno and Donoso were finally able to enter the main office by 3 p.m. They were accompanied by some MCWD employees.Upon reaching the general manager’s office, Donoso discovered that the vault and the locked cabinets that contained important documents had been forcibly opened.He said they will request police assistance to prevent the incident from happening again.Members of Task Force Kasaligan, along with Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office personnel and police from the Cebu City Police Office, continue to be deployed outside the MCWD main office.The LWUA suspended Daluz, Pato and Seno to give way for its investigation on issues like MCWD’s high non-revenue water and alleged failure to comply with procurement laws. 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The pentavalent vaccine, as defined by the World Health Organization, protects children and infants from potentially deadly diseases, which include diphtheria, tetanus, Hib, hepatitis B, and pertussis.Realiza reported on March 25 that there was only one confirmed case of pertussis in Lapu-Lapu, while 15 were suspected to be pertussis cases. These 15, however, were later identified to be not related to the respiratory illness.Catulong, for her part, did not give an exact number but confirmed that Mandaue City also has confirmed and suspected cases of the disease.Both Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu have had no outbreaks of pertussis, said the two officials.Early consultation Both Realiza and Catulong recommended that parents should seek immediate medical consultation, such as visiting the LCHO and MCHO, if they notice that their children have coughs and colds. Catulong also reminded parents to follow the instructions for medication intake and isolate the pertussis-infected child from other children to prevent contamination.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pertussis, commonly known as "whooping cough," is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that can affect people of all ages but is especially dangerous for babies. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.The bacteria spread easily from person to person through the air. The CDC said the whooping cough can only be contracted from other humans.The early symptoms of pertussis include a runny or stuffy nose, a mild and occasional cough (mostly common for adults), low-grade fever (less than 38 degrees Celsius), apnea (life-threatening pauses in breathing), and cyanosis (turning blue or purple) in babies and toddlers.If left untreated for two weeks, the infected person may start to develop whooping cough, which is later accompanied by paroxysms -- rapid, violent, uncontrollable coughing fits that can cause the infected person to struggle to breathe and vomit that last up to 10 weeks.The CDC said babies infected with pertussis are likely to suffer from difficulty in breathing, while teenagers and adults generally have milder symptoms.Hand washing Realiza and Catulong advised the public to practice proper handwashing and resume wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the disease.The two health officials emphasized the importance of vaccinating children against common diseases like pertussis and seeking regular check-ups at health centers.Realiza said they continue to conduct health education for parents in Lapu-Lapu to properly take care of their children and ensure they receive ample nutrition.Expected to riseIn the past week, three cities in the Philippines -- Quezon, Pasig, and Iloilo -- have declared an outbreak of pertussis.Quezon and Pasig recorded almost 50 cases and six deaths, while Iloilo reported 15 cases with eight suspected cases. Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Eric Tayag said many areas in the country are on high alert due to the spread of pertussis, especially among children. The DOH expects the number of cases to continue to rise. Within the first 10 weeks of 2024, 453 Filipinos across the country were diagnosed with pertussis.The National Capital Region reported the highest number of cases with 38, followed by Calabarzon and Central Visayas. So far, 35 people have died due to this infection, said the DOH. (HIC)

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You are all pathetic)!” said Mae Bacol Veloso. SunStar Cebu reported on April 11 that MCWD had identified 12 barangays in the cities of Cebu, Talisay and Mandaue that have been “severely affected” by water supply shortages amid a continued drop in daily production. These are Barangays Umapad, Opao, Alang-alang, Looc and Subangdaku in Mandaue City; Lorega San Miguel, Binaliw, San Jose, Talamban and Pit-os in Cebu City; and Cansojong and San Roque in Talisay City. However, residents in other barangays not included in the list are also struggling with their water supply, with one consumer reporting inconsistent service since January. MCWD spokesperson Minerva Gerodias told SunStar Cebu on Thursday, April 11, that they continue to face a struggle in providing water supply as its production has plummeted, with a reduction of 46,748 cubic meters of water each day. The local water utility’s daily output now stands at just 254,252 cubic meters as of Wednesday, April 10, which translates to a 15.53 percent decrease from the utility’s maximum production capacity. Road closuresThe water distributor, in a separate statement posted on its Facebook page Tuesday, said it “vehemently condemns the brazen actions of the Local Water Utilities Administration, interim board of directors, Cebu City Hall and lawyer John Dx Lapid for their atrocious disruption of our services.” It accused Lapid — the LWUA-appointed officer-in-charge to replace general manager Donoso, who was suspended last Friday — of barricading and cordoning off the MCWD building, which is a stone’s throw away from the Cebu City Hall.The City closed Magallanes and Lapu-Lapu streets, blocking the roads in the vicinity of the MCWD main office. Motorists and public utility vehicles were rerouted to M.J. Cuenco Ave. and were made to turn right on Osmeña Blvd.The roads were reopened to traffic just before noon.Lapid said he did not authorize the road closures, adding that only the City Government could do that.He said he didn’t know who was behind the move, as he was on leave.Donoso had barred Lapid and other LWUA-appointed officials from entering MCWD’s premises early Monday morning. Noe Villagonzalo, a Facebook user, said politics is behind the power struggle at the MCWD. “Sobrang pamolitika ug kahangol sa gahom. Unta ang serbisyo para sa katawhan maoy ipatigbabaw (What I see is too much politics and excessive hunger for power. Serving the people should be at the top of their minds)!” he said. Not naming any particular official at MCWD, Char Lene wants them to voluntarily step down. “Walay klaro nga abiso among meter. Walay abiso. Putol lang dayon nga naa man unta mi sa (There was no clear notice about our meter [getting disconnected]. There was no notice. They just cut off the line even if we are living in a) subdivision. No letter or disconnection notice. Mao lagi (All right), karma will always hunt you,” she said. ResignationConsumers were not the only ones fed up with the ongoing power struggle at the MCWD.Lapid told members of the media Tuesday that he was resigning as OIC general manager.“I am resigning as OIC-general manager as appointed by the interim board of LWUA, not as an employee of MCWD. As an employee of MCWD, I am considering it, pero gihunahuna pa nako kung unsay makaayo sa akong pamilya (but I’m still thinking about what will be good for my family),” he said.Lapid is the division manager for customer care at the MCWD.He admitted that he was feeling the pressure because the matter was already affecting his family.Lapid said he didn’t want to hold on to something if it wasn’t worthwhile, adding that his resignation is addressed to the MCWD and the LWUA.“I want to take a rest. I was trying to fight for what I know is right, but the problem is the whole thing has become politicized, which I don’t like,” Lapid said in a mix of Cebuano and English. “Di ko ganahan nga gamiton ko sa (I don’t want to be used for) politics.”Meanwhile, MCWD spokesperson Gerodias explained that the water district also temporarily suspended the disconnection of accounts facing disconnection until further notice.While this may be good news to those facing disconnection, it is bad news to those whose connections were already disconnected as their request for reconnection cannot be processed yet.Security breachAs for the security breach, Gerodias said Lapid told them that around 70 personnel from Cebu City entered the MCWD main office around 10 p.m. Monday.“Yesterday, they knocked and when the guard opened, they barged in. They were bringing mallets, tools because ‘manglungkab’ sila sa taas (they planned to force open upstairs),” she said.She said they tried to open Donoso’s office with a credit card.Gerodias said they will conduct an inventory on their documents to make sure none are missing.She said the MCWD will file a legal complaint against those involved in the incident.Daluz, Pato, Seno and Donoso were finally able to enter the main office by 3 p.m. They were accompanied by some MCWD employees.Upon reaching the general manager’s office, Donoso discovered that the vault and the locked cabinets that contained important documents had been forcibly opened.He said they will request police assistance to prevent the incident from happening again.Members of Task Force Kasaligan, along with Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office personnel and police from the Cebu City Police Office, continue to be deployed outside the MCWD main office.The LWUA suspended Daluz, Pato and Seno to give way for its investigation on issues like MCWD’s high non-revenue water and alleged failure to comply with procurement laws. It suspended Donoso for defying the LWUA-installed interim board’s request to turn over documents on MCWD’s transactions. / KAL, JJL, WBS, AML, EHP

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