A peso for a mosquito. That’s the unusual campaign launched by the Addition Hills Barangay Hall. Right here in Mandaluyong City this hall is at the heart of a unique initiative.
The Addition Hills Barangay Hall isn’t just a building. It’s a community hub. It’s where residents gather. It’s where important decisions are made. This hall has recently become the center of a rather unusual anti-dengue program.
Facing a surge in dengue cases mostly among schoolchildren the barangay decided to take action. Their innovative approach? A bounty on mosquitoes. For every mosquito or larva dead or alive residents receive a peso. They bring their catch to the Addition Hills Barangay Hall. The insects are then sealed and destroyed.
Barangay chair Carlito Cernal defends this initiative. He calls it an alternative strategy. He explains that it complements regular cleanup efforts and canal desludging. He emphasizes it’s not meant to replace other dengue prevention measures. The Department of Health however suggests alternative incentives. They propose rewards for cleanup drives or reporting new dengue cases. They’re worried that the bounty could backfire.
The Addition Hills Barangay Hall stands as a symbol of community response. It’s a place where innovative solutions are tested. It’s a place where the fight against dengue is happening one mosquito at a time. Whether the “May Piso sa Mosquito” program is ultimately successful remains to be seen. It certainly sparks conversation. This initiative highlights the ongoing battle against dengue in the Philippines. It also shows the creative ways communities are fighting back. The Addition Hills Barangay Hall is at the forefront of this creative approach to public health. This building is more than just a hall. It represents the community’s determination. It symbolizes their commitment to protecting their residents. The Addition Hills Barangay Hall stands as a testament to local ingenuity in the face of adversity.