Barangays declared as dengue hotspots, NBI filed charges against remittance company, Warning vs. Rustans supermarket, Etc.

Local news:

Four barangays in Metro Manila were allegedly declared as dengue hotspots: Baesa and Batasan Hills in Quezon City; Parang in Marikina City and 177 in Caloocan City.
Three barangays outside Metro Manila were allegedly declared as dengue hotspots: Labangon in Cebu City; Marigondon in Lapu Lapu City; Looc in Danao City.

The National Bureau of Investigation has allegedly filed charges against officials of a remittance company that allegedly failed to remit the money sent by an overseas Filipino worker based in the United Kingdom to her sister. Said firm was identified as Far East Remittance Inc., located at South Star Plaza building, in Barangay Bangkal, Makati City.

Advisory re Rustans Supermarket at Power Plant, Makati. On October 3, 2008, said store sold imported freezer/refrigerator thermometer,imported plastic bags, imported cookies which did not bear visible (to unaided eye) names and addresses of the importers of said products. I believe said store violated the Consumer Act of the Philippines.
Approximately three weeks ago, when I was at said supermarket, I did not see a visible (to unaided eye) lane for senior citizens. So I complained to a person of said store. On October 3, 2008, I saw a senior citizen lane at said store.



CPSC Reminds Parents of Drowning Dangers Inside the Home
Nearly 100 reported deaths of children in buckets

News from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2008
Release #08-417

CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC Reminds Parents of Drowning Dangers Inside the Home
Nearly 100 reported deaths of children in buckets

WASHINGTON, DC - Water anywhere can be a potential drowning hazard. While pools are an obvious risk, parents should not let their guard down around other hazards such as bathtubs and buckets. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning parents that children need to be supervised around these common but sometimes hidden drowning dangers.

After pools, more children drown in bathtubs than in any other product in and around the home. From 2002 through 2004, CPSC has reports (pdf) of 221 children younger than 5 who drowned in bathing-related incidents. Most of these children were younger than 2 years old. Often these incidents involve caregivers leaving the room momentarily to answer the phone/door or to retrieve an item like a towel. In other incidents, an older sibling was left to watch a younger sibling.

Reported drowning incidents received by CPSC confirms another drowning hazard – buckets. CPSC has reports of 94 bucket-related drowning or submersion fatalities from 1999 through 2006. All but one of these deaths were to children less than 2 years old.

“A child can drown very quickly in only inches of water,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord. “Bathtubs, buckets, and other containers in and around the home pose drowning hazards all year long.”

CPSC recommends parents and caregivers follow these safety tips when children are around bathtubs, buckets, spas, or decorative ponds or fountains:

* Never leave young children alone even for a moment near any water. Young children can drown in even small amounts of water.

* Always keep a young child within arm's reach in a bathtub. If you must leave, take the child with you. Never leave to answer the phone, answer the door, get a towel or for any other reason.

* Don't leave a baby or toddler in a bathtub under the care of another young child.

* Never leave a bucket containing even a small amount of liquid unattended. Toddlers can fall headfirst into buckets and drown. After using a bucket, always empty and store it where young children cannot reach it. Don’t leave buckets outside where they can collect rainwater.

* Prevent children from gaining access to spas or hot tubs when not in use; always secure with safety covers and barriers.

* Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). It can be a lifesaver when there are only seconds to act.


Data Shows Unstable TVs, Furniture and Appliances Pose Deadly Danger to Children

News from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2008
Release #08-416

CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Data Shows Unstable TVs, Furniture and Appliances Pose Deadly Danger to Children

WASHINGTON, DC - Found in various rooms of the home, large furniture such as TVs, chests, armoires, and appliances are staples in our homes. But these items can tip over and crush children, causing injury or death. Last year, CPSC identified this issue as one of the “top five hidden home hazards.” A new data report (pdf) from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff shows at least 180 tip-over related deaths between 2000 and 2006, 80 percent involving children younger than 10. The report also indicates that between 2005 and 2006 there were at least 40 reports of television or television and furniture related tip-over deaths.

These deaths and injuries frequently occur when children climb onto, fall against or pull themselves up on television stands, shelves, bookcases, dressers, desks, chests and stove oven doors. Televisions placed on top of furniture can tip over and cause a child to suffer traumatic and sometimes fatal injuries.

“Tip-over related deaths continue to be a problem. These tragedies can be prevented by taking precautions,” said Acting Chairman Nancy Nord.

To help prevent tip-over hazards, CPSC recommends the following safety tips below:

* Verify that furniture is stable on its own. For added security, anchor all entertainment units, TV stands, bookcases, shelving and bureaus to the wall or floor using appropriate hardware, such as brackets, screws, or toggles.

* Place televisions on sturdy furniture appropriate for the size of the TV or on a low-rise base.

* Push the TV as far back as possible from the front of its stand.

* Place electrical cords out of a child's reach, and teach children not to play with the cords.

* Remove items from the top of the TV and furniture that might tempt kids to climb, such as toys and remote controls.



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