National Committee on Urban Pest Control Training Institute: 2016

Saturday, November 26, 2016

COMPLAINTS AGAINST DOH-FDA, DA-FPA/ BPI & DENR-OZONE DESK HAVE BEEN ACTED BY THE PRESIDENTIAL ACTION CENTER

OUR COMPLAINTS AGAINST DOH-FDA, DA-FPA/ BPI & DENR-OZONE DESK HAVE BEEN ACTED BY THE PRESIDENTIAL ACTION CENTER OF THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

The Presidental Action Center of the Office of the President of the Philippines to which we are directly attached has acted upon on our complaint against he following government agencies:

1). The Food & Drug Administration [FDA], an agency under the Department of Health [DOH] through the DOH Head Executive Assistant Dr. Ma. Corazon Lucia V. Teoxon;

FDA Complaint through the Department of Health

2). The Fertilizer & Pesticide Authority [FPA], and 3). The Bureau of Plant Industry [BPI], agencies under the Department of Agriculture [DA] through DA Secretary Emmanuel F. Pinol; and

4). The Ozone Desk of the Department of Environment & Natural Resources [DENR] through DENR Undersecretary Analiza Rebuelta-Teh on their disregard of the Rule of Law and the Legal Jurisprudence on Urban Pest Control & Fumigation.

Through written communications from the Presidential Action Center of the Office of the President that we are also provided. these agencies are made to reply on our complaint on them consistent with the existing laws, rules and regulations on the matter as soon as possible.

Thanks a lot President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for the favorable action on our complaints against the above agencies.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Message on 20th National Urban Pest Control or Zero Waste, Zero Pest Week


President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's Message

MALACANAN PALACE
Manila

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE

My warmest greetings to the National Committee on Urban Pest Control as you celebrate your 20th National Urban Pest Control and Zero Waste, Zero Pest Week.

This event is timely and relevant as we have found numerous cases of Zika virus infections in Laguna, Iloilo and Cebu. Though all patients have already fully recovered, we still have to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of health risks. Like dengue, we can beat Zika together by working closely with the government through effective implementation of our solid waste management system to ensure that environmental pests are controlled in our respective communities.

May the NCUPC remain a reliable partner of our administration in our efforts to secure the health of our citizens and to promote a clean and well-managed environment. I am also inviting everyone to participate in the Caravan 2016: Joint National Dengue/ Zika Awareness Campaign which form part of the Department of Environment & Natural Resources' Clean Up the World Month. With our concerted efforts, we shall effectively address the menace of dengue and Zika viruses, and establish a healthy and empowered citizenry that is even more determined to effect real and lasting change.

I wish you an engaging and successful week.

RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE
The President of the Philippines

Manila
October 2016

Sunday, September 18, 2016

TAWA TAWA AS DENGUE CURE

Tawa Tawa [Euphorbia hirta], “Gatas Gatas” or Asthma Plant has Anti-Viral Property.

Tawa tawa [Euphorbia hirta], “gatas gatas” or asthma plant is a hairy lowly herb usually grown in open grasslands or in backyard gardens, along roadsides and pathways like weeds. This indigenous plant is considered as one of the most popular treatment for dengue in the Philippines.

I experience “Tawa tawa” that is used to treat my sore eyes. This happens when my family goes on a trip to the province to visit our relatives. I have sore eyes. When our relatives know of my sore eyes, they just pick up something from the grasslands and tell me that it will cure my sore eyes with the herb known as “Tawa tawa”. At first, I’m hesitant because the herb comes from the grasslands and I don’t know if it can cause negative side effects on my body.

They use the sap of the herb and drop it on my eye. It only takes about a day for my sore eye to heal. I think it is much better than the eye drops that I’ve been using.

Because of this incident, I decide to make my own research on the Tawa tawa plant to know the other health benefits that it can offer. Aside from the sore eye treatment, I find other health benefits of Tawa tawa.

These are:

1). Treatment for Dengue Fever

As of now, the Department of Science and Technology and the Department of Health are still conducting research on the anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties of the Tawa-Tawa plant.

But the University of Santo Tomas [UST] Faculty of Pharmacology is a way ahead of these government agencies on the study of this herb entitles: “Investigation of the anti-thrombocytopenic property of euphorbia hirta linn or Tawa tawa decoction in rat models. The study aims to verify the effects of tawa tawa decoction to the Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) patient showing the symptom of thrombocytopenia or low platelet count due to excessive bleeding. In the study, the students use chloramphenicol, ethanol and heparin to induce thrombocytopenia on rat models, mimicking dengue hemorrhagic fever. They administer Tawa tawa decoction to the sample groups and collected blood samples to check for platelet count, bleeding time or duration of bleeding, and blood clotting times in several stages of the experiment.

Results show that platelet count increase by 47% depending on the drug used to induce thrombocytopenia. Bleeding time is reduced up to 62% while blood clotting time decreases to 58% compare to the control groups. Based on the results, students conclude that administering Tawa tawa decoction to animal models help improve their healing mechanism. Tawa tawa is able to promote cell production, and prevents platelet destruction. Likewise, the improvement in the cell bleeding time and clotting time provide evidence that the indigenous plant can preserve and promote the hemostatic function of platelets. The students also discover phenolic compounds in Tawa tawa, active ingredients suspected to be responsible in the increased platelet counts of tested animals.

In an interview, Mr. Ryan Justin Raynes, one of the student researchers say that through a phenolic determination assay, they are able to identify ‘minute’ phenolic compound in Tawa tawa samples. “Although there were small amount of phenolic compound in Tawa tawa, this was sufficient to exert effect promoting quality and quantity of platelets,” Mr. Raynes says. It finds that this can actually stimulate the production of platelet in the bone marrow, especially for dengue patients.

But according to doctors, even if Tawa tawa plant can help cure Dengue, proper medical treatments are still needed. They still need to ask for the help of a professional doctor.

The fact that this plant can stimulate platelet production is already a great way to treat dengue fever.

2). Treatment for High Blood Pressure

Tawa tawa plant can help counteract high blood pressure. At first, I thought that it is not true, but after taking a little research about this plant, I found out that it has the ability to inhibit the activity of angiotensin converting enzyme that contains vasoconstictive effects on the blood vessels. Your blood pressure will be lowered, heart rate will decrease and increase in cardiac output.

3). Treatment for Digestive Health & Dewormer

I don’t think that medicinal herbs can actually be the good treatment for digestive problems. But most of our medicines are actual herb-based.

So I decide to dig deeper to know on how the Tawa tawa plant can actually help in our digestive health. Because of the active flavonoid constituent that is found in the plant, it has some anti-diarrhea properties. It can also be a great deworming agent.

4). Treatment for Respiratory Health

Tawa tawa is the good herb for people with asthma. If you will combine it with beta 2 blockers like terbutaline sulfate and salbutamol, Tawa tawa can have the ability to dissolve sticky mucus and relax the bronchial muscles that can provide relief to your asthmatic symptoms.

The best thing to do is to take about 3 to 4 cups of boiled Tawa tawa leaves every day or you can try to burn or inhale the smoke from Tawa tawa leaves. If you know anything about incense, you can do the same thing with Tawa tawa leaves for best results.

5). Boosting the Immune System

Tawa tawa leaves are also known to boost the immunity of the body by boosting your immune system and protecting it from infection, oxidative damage and malignancies.

There are a lot of constituents that Tawa-tawa leaves can offer like hexane, flavenoids, interpene and more.

Here’s the procedure on how we prepare our Tawa tawa Tea for our Dengue patients:

1. Take 5 to 6 whole Tawa tawa plants.

2. Wash them thoroughly.

3. Cut off the roots.

4. Put the leaves in a boiling pot and add water.

5. Boil the Tawa tawa on low fire for 5 minutes.

6. Let the concoction cool.

7. Dispose the leaves and stalks. Pour the colored liquid into the container. Cool. Before serving, add honey.

Let the patient drink the tea in a glass. A minimum of 4 or 5 glasses of the tea a day is recommended.

Sunday, September 11, 2016

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NCUPC & 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAPECON PHILIPPINES, INC.

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON URBAN PEST CONTROL

Organized in 1976, the National Committee on Urban Pest Control [NCUPC] is now celebrating our 40th Year in educating the public on the health hazards of urban pests such as mosquitoes, cockroaches, flies, rodents, among others through conferences, symposia, fora and exhibits.

The NCUPC was organized by the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines through a Memorandum of Agreement [MOA] signed by various Government Agencies [GA] and Non-Governmental Organizations [NGO] in Manila in 1979 to assist the Department of Health [DOH] and MAPECON Philippines, Inc. implement Department of Health Circular 155 S-1975.

55TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAPECON PHILIPPINES, INC.

MAPECON Philippines, Inc. is now celebrating its 55^th Year in urban pest control product and services using its own locally and internationally award-winning patented pest control products that won for Inventor Gonzalo O. Catan, Jr., the Most Outstanding Inventor Award with Presidential Medallion in 1994, and the Top Filipino [TOFIL] Award in 1995.

Through these pest control technologies, the country would have been self-reliant in terms of quality, proven safe and effective pest control inputs.

We offer to all our Barangays and Subdivisions with 200 residents to be taken from your Barangay IRA Fund for only: PhP 750.00 good for 200 liters or 1 drum of MAPECON Anti-Dengue BIG-R Solution for mosquito and kiti-kiti control in canals and other breeding sources in public areas in barangays/ subdivision per the Department of Health Circular 155 S-1975; and another PhP 750.00 for indoor to be shouldered and divided by 200 residents. The spraying is good for 3 months.

We believe that you join us in this endeavor. Call the NCUPC now at Telephone Number +632 484-0208 and look for Technical Assistant Marlon Jolampong for Caravan 2016 details in your area and for your participation.

20TH NATIONAL URBAN PEST CONTROL/ “ZERO WASTE, ZERO PEST” WEEK

20^TH NATIONAL URBAN PEST CONTROL/

“ZERO WASTE, ZERO PEST” WEEK

The National Committee on Urban Pest Control [NCUPC] spearheads the CARAVAN 2016: JOINT NATIONWIDE DENGUE/ ZIKA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, pre-arranged Dengue/ Zika IEC and Spraying Activities from Northern Luzon to Southern Luzon to Visayas and to Mindanao to celebrate the 20^Th National Urban Pest Control or “Zero Waste, Zero Pest” Week with the theme: “Sugpuin Ang Dengue/ Zika… Labanan Ang Mga Peste!” on September 26 to October 1, 2016 per Presidential Proclamation 990, 2063 and 760, Republic Act 9003 and DILG Memorandum Circular 2016-07, and in accordance to Department of Health Circular 155 S-1975, Presidential Decree Nos. 856 [New Sanitation Code], 1096 [New Building Code], and 522 [Sanitation Requirements For Establishments Catering To Traveling Public], Republic Act 9003 [New Solid Waste Management Act], Executive Order 774 and Administrative Order 227, Republic Act 9275 [2004 Clean Water Act] & Republic Act 8749 [1999 Clean Air Act], and Republic Act 7459 [Inventors & Invention Incentive Act], DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2016-07 [Supplemental Guidelines For DILG Memo Circular No. 2003-186 Dated September 3, 2003 Titled, “Environmental Pest Abatement Maintenance Program], & NCUPC Memo Circular No. 2003-01 [Environmental Pest Abatement Maintenance Program]

The National Urban Pest Control or “Zero Waste, Zero Pest” Week is also part of the series of activities of the “Clean Up The World Month” being celebrated annually in September of every year by the Department of Environment & Natural Resources [DENR] but under the aegis of the NCUPC.

The following are the cooperating Government Agencies: Department of the Interior & Local Government [DILG], Department of Environment & Natural Resources [DENR] and the Environment Management Bureau [EMB] & National Solid Waste Management Commission [NSWMC], Department of Science & Technology [DOST], Department of Health [DOH], Department of Tourism [DOT], Department of Public Works & Highways [DPWH], Metropolitan Manila Development Authority [MMDA], Department of Education [DepEd], Commission on Higher Education [CHED], Technical Education & Skills Development Authority [TESDA], National Youth Commission [NYC] including Local Government Unit [LGU] Partners: Metropolitan Manila, Provinces, Cities, Municipalities, and Barangays; and Non-Governmental Organization Partners Zero Waste Recycling Movement of the Philippines Foundation, Inc./ Zero Waste Philippines, Earthsavers Movement of the Philippines, Earthday Network Philippines, Filipino Inventors Federation, Inc. [FILINFED], Filipino Inventors Society Thru Christian Brotherhood, Inc. [FIS-CB], Franchise Urban Pest Control Operators of the Philippines [FUPCOP], MAPECON Philippines, Inc. & Its 44 Branches Nationwide/ MAPECON MAPECON Green Charcoal Philippines, Inc., Boy Scout of the Philippines [BSP], Girl Scout of the Philippines [GSP], Philippine Association of Sanitary Engineers [PASE], League of Sanitation Inspectors of the Philippines, Inc. [LSIPI], Sanitary Inspectors Association, Hotel & Restaurant Association of the Philippines [HRAP], Philippine Association Of Food Technologists [PAFT], Philippine Medical Association [PMA], Quezon City Medical Association [QCMA], Manila Medical Association [MMA], and Subdivisions/ Homeowner Associations.

Various activities are carried out/ implemented by the NCUPC without financial support from national government for 20 years now except cooperation and endorsements per Presidential Proclamation 990 & 2063, and Presidential Proclamation 760. Please refer separate programs for each activity.

Affirmed by the Court of Appeal and 2007 Supreme Court Rulings, the National Committee on Urban Pest Control [NCUPC] is the only legal urban pest control and fumigation authority that can give permits and licenses, not the Fertilizer & Pesticide Authority [FPA] or the Food & Drug Administration [FDA].

Join the Dengue Victims Association of the Philippines and get reparation versus the Pest Control & Fumigation Syndicate that has caused our country huge losses in Tax Revenues, Dengue/ Leptospirosis Deaths & Sickness, Ozone Destruction, and other losses and problems for defying Health Circular 155 S-1975, and Court Decisions.

Our expression of thanks to the Thousands Customers of MAPECON and Franchise Urban Pest Control Operator & Fumigators of the Philippines [FUPCOFP]; and for being law-abiding, country-loving and enjoy our Philippine 40 Patented Pest Control Products and Services.

Through these pest control technologies, the country would have been self-reliant in terms of quality, proven safe and effective pest control inputs.

20^TH NATIONAL URBAN PEST CONTROL/

“ZERO WASTE, ZERO PEST” WEEK

This annual National Urban Pest Control or “Zero Waste, Zero Pest” Week is also part of the series of activities of the “Clean Up The World Month” being celebrated annually in September of every year by the Department of Environment & Natural Resources [DENR] but under the aegis of the NCUPC.

Through these pest control technologies, the country would have been self-reliant in terms of quality, proven safe and effective pest control inputs.