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URL: https://www.facebook.com/actedphilippines/posts/acted-zero-open-defecation-zod-verification-conducted-yesterday-with-acted-team-/655345022782832/

Title:  Zero Open Defecation (ZOD) verification
Author: ACTED Philippines
Key Content: The Barangay San Miguel and Pacifico San Isidro, Siargao, and Surigao Del Norte were declared and achieved ZOD status as the two barangays met the criteria based on the assessment and validation of the team.

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URL: https://mindanao.politics.com.ph/una-sa-malaybalay-barangay-5-attains-zero-open-defecation-status/
Title: Una sa Malaybalay! Barangay 5 attains zero open defecation status
Author: POLITIKO News
Key Content: The Malaybalay City government has declared Barangay 5 as the first village in the province to achieve “zero-open defecation (ZOD) status.”

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Una sa Malaybalay! Barangay 5 attains zero open defecation status

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The Malaybalay City government has declared Barangay 5 as the first village in the province to achieve "zero-open defecation (ZOD) status."

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URL: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/759824/more-filipinos-have-water-but-many-still-lack-toilets
Title: More Filipinos have water, but many still lack toilets
Author: Jocelyn R. Uy
Key Content: Only 74 percent of the population have their own toilet facilities, while 26 percent, still use unimproved facilities like buckets and open-pit latrines or do not have their own toilet facilities, of which seven million still defecate in the open.

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About 92 million Filipinos have access to improved water resources but at least 26 percent of the population still do not have clean and safe toilet facilities, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

Citing the 2015 Joint Monitoring Program of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), the DOH yesterday reported that the Philippines had achieved its Millennium Development Goal on safe water and progressed toward meeting the sanitation target at 83 percent.

The report showed the country had managed to narrow the gap in access to safer sources of drinking water between the richest and poorest in rural areas, but greater disparity remained between the richest and poorest quintiles for sanitation.

Only 74 percent of the population have their own toilet facilities, while 26 percent, or roughly 26 million, still use unimproved facilities like buckets and open-pit latrines or do not have their own toilet facilities, of which seven million still defecate in the open-in fields, forests, bushes, bodies of water and other open spaces.

Health Secretary Janette Garin said the figures included victims of calamities on relocation or in evacuation centers.

To address the problem and continue to improve sanitation in Filipino households, particularly in the rural areas, the DOH yesterday launched the first National Sanitation Learning Exchange in partnership with the WHO and Unicef and the World Bank's Water and Sanitation Program.

"Sanitation problems and challenges continue to pervade the country. Some of these problems are open defecation, lack of appropriate sanitation facilities and improper hygiene behaviors, which all have a direct or indirect impact on health," said the DOH.

Poor sanitation often leads to contamination of water sources, contributing to incidences of deadly water-borne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera and typhoid fever and other illnesses like intestinal worm infection and malnutrition.

"We believe this advocacy can be strengthened through an aggressive campaign by the national government, local government units and with the support of our developmental partners, the private sector," said Garin in a statement from Geneva.

She said the public and private sectors must "create a demand" for sanitation and strengthen the supply and market for sanitation products and services and empower institutions to make them more accountable in the delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene (Wash) services.

Six years ago, the DOH adopted the National Sustainable Sanitation Plan, aiming to reach 9.5 million Filipinos living in unsanitary conditions. Latest data from the 2012 Family Income and Expenditure Survey showed this number had been slashed by roughly three million.

Garin on Thursday said the DOH and its sanitation partners were seeing progress on the part of provincial and municipal governments in implementing sanitation programs in the last three years.

She noted that local governments passed ordinances, created technical working groups, crafted Wash plans and pioneered in innovative ways to address poor sanitation conditions in their areas.

The DOH also named yesterday the first 11 towns in the country to achieve "zero open defecation" status under the Zero Open Defecation Program.

These were Malungon, Sarangani; Buenavista, Quezon; President Roxas, North Cotabato; Arakan, North Cotabato; Agdangan, Quezon; Monreal, Masbate; Mercedes, Eastern Samar; and Mayorga, La Paz, Tunga and Pastrana towns in Leyte. TVJ

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More Filipinos have water, but many still lack toilets

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About 92 million Filipinos have access to improved water resources but at least 26 percent of the population still do not have clean and safe toilet facilities, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Citing the 2015 Joint Monitoring Program of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), the DOH [...]

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URL: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/press-releases/five-fold-increase-municipal-targets-needed-end-open-defecation-2025
Title: Five-fold increase in municipal targets needed to end open defecation by 2025
Author: UNICEF
Key Content: To end open defecation by 2025, a five-fold increase in municipal annual targets is needed but to end open defecation by 2025, a five-fold increase in municipal annual targets is needed.

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Manila, Philippines (19 November 2021) - In this year's World Toilet Day celebration, the Department of Health and UNICEF commend 55 municipalities and cities that have been certified Zero Open Defecation (ZOD) even while the pandemic is raging.

Despite this progress, however, a five-fold increase in municipal annual targets is needed to end open defecation by 2025.

"Investing in WASH is highly recommended in preventing both pandemics and local outbreaks. It also involves investing in people who are vital to the proper functioning of the sanitation systems, and we need many more of them now to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals," said Department of Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III.

There are over 2,700 sanitation inspectors throughout the country; however, they are unevenly distributed. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of cities in the country have fewer sanitation inspectors than what is required for a given population. Keeping the same number of sanitation workers will not help accelerate the country's sanitation coverage.

The Philippines is one of only two countries in Southeast Asia whose current progress is too slow to eliminate open defecation and achieve universal access to basic sanitation by 2030 (UNICEF/WHO JMP, washdata.org). As of 2020, around 7 million Filipinos were still openly defecating or using unimproved toilets (PSA). Households practicing open defecation are mostly found in rural areas, while use of unimproved toilets or households that are using shared sanitation facilities are found higher in urban areas.

"A toilet is a valuable intervention that should be present in every Filipino home. A house is not complete without this facility. The absence of toilets exposes family members and the community to the risk of infection from fecal pollution of food and water. Unsanitary conditions have been associated with the occurrence of diarrhea, cholera, typhoid fever, and other infectious diseases. Improving sanitation must be everyone's concern," said Dr Rabindra Abeyasinghe, WHO Representative to the Philippines.

Poor sanitation does not only lead to diarrheal diseases or intestinal worm infections among children. Poor sanitation also exacerbates malnutrition and perpetuates a vicious cycle of repeated infection and chronic malnutrition. Data from the National Nutrition Survey in 2015 shows that Filipino children living in households with sub-optimal water, sanitation infrastructure and environments are 3.5 times more likely to be stunted.

"The links between poor sanitation and child undernutrition are well-established. Let us not allow a generation of children to miss developing their full potential. We call on local governments to make the necessary investment and seek out partnerships to further accelerate our efforts in ensuring a clean and healthy environment for every child," said Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov, UNICEF Representative.

This year, the DOH, UNICEF, and WHO join the global community in celebrating World Toilet Day with the theme "Sanitasyon para sa lahat: Kayang-kaya, basta tayo'y sama-sama!" to encourage local governments and key stakeholders to ensure that each household will attain sustainable sanitation.

Notes to Editors

November 19 is World Toilet Day, and this year's global theme is "Valuing toilets"

Standard ratio is 1 Sanitation Inspector for every 20,000 people

DOH AO 2019-0054 aims to reach 100% of barangays certified ZOD by 2025

Based on the Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS) conducted in 2020, the top three regions with the highest percentage of families with basic sanitation facilities are Cagayan Valley (87.5%), CALABARZON (87.4%), and Central Luzon (87.2%). On the other hand, the three regions with the lowest proportion of households using basic sanitation are the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao or BARMM (39.3%), Davao Region (72.0%), and SOCCSKSARGEN (72.5%). Additionally, BARMM remains to have the highest proportion of households using unimproved sanitation (24.4%) and practicing open defecation (19.6%).

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Five-fold increase in municipal targets needed to end open defecation by 2025

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Manila, Philippines (19 November 2021) - In this year's World Toilet Day celebration, the Department of Health and UNICEF commend 55 municipalities and cities that have been certified Zero Open Defecation (ZOD) even while the pandemic is raging. Despite this progress, however, a five-fold increase in municipal annual targets is needed to end open defecation by 2025.

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URL: https://www.facebook.com/ptv8agusandelsur/videos/552244300185939
Title: Turn-over sa Multi-purpose building ug pagdeklara isip Zero Open Defecation, gipahigayon sa Brgy. La Purisima
Author: PTV Agusan Del Sur
Key Content: Turn-over sa Multi-purpose building ug pagdeklara isip Zero Open Defecation, gipahigayon sa Brgy. La Purisima

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URL: https://www.facebook.com/actionagainsthungerph/videos/610657482449692/
Title: World Toilet Day 2016
Author: Action Against Hunger
Key Content: The municipality of Upi in rural Maguindanao province has stepped up towards creating open defecation-free barangays by 2017. A huge step toward a healthier Upi, Maguindanao today.

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URL: https://teamnb.weebly.com/blog/toilet-sanitation-information-campaign-kaluwasan-garbo-katagbawan-kauswagan
Title: Toilet Sanitation Information Campaign
Author: Team New Barili
Key Content: Eye-catching poster about "Bayanihan sa Palikuran Program." And how they can ask their local health center to get their own toilet bowl.

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8.) Public Service Message or Promotional Video

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yxo-rRVePQ
Title: Campaign against Open Defecation in the Philippines
Author: Action Against Hunger Philippines
Key Content: The campaign for the eradication of open defecation has gained headway in the municipality of South Upi in the province of Maguindanao after eight barangays were declared as Zero Open Defecation or ZOD communities.

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Campaign against Open Defecation in the Philippines

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URL: https://www.chsi.ph/?p=633
Title: Women Are Key to Improving Rural Sanitation
Author: CHSI
Key Content: “Goodbye, Dumi! Hello, Healthy!” Kicks Off in Mindanao

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“Goodbye, Dumi! Hello, Healthy!” Kicks Off in Mindanao – CHSI

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URL : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfZ0Ks7rIOg&ab_channel=UNICEFPhilippinesv=VfZ0Ks7rIOg&ab_channel=UNICEFPhilippines
Title : Ending open defecation for dignity and health
Author : UNICEF Philippines
Key Content : UNICEF works with local governments in typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda-affected areas to inform locals about the value of toilets and promote better hygiene habits.

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Ending open defecation for dignity and health

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URL: https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/attachments/ird/pressrelease/Attachment%20-%20Table%203b.pdf
Title:
Percentage of Families and Population by Service Level of Sanitation Facilities, According to their Region and Residence, Philippines, 2017 and 2019
Author:  PSA
Key Content: Statistics about the percentage of Families and Population by Service Level of Sanitation Facilities, According to their Region and Residence, Philippines, 2017 and 2019

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URL : https://lanaodelnorte.gov.ph/2018/07/10/gov-iqd-awards-barangays-with-zero-open-defecation/
Title : Gov IQD Awards Barangays with Zero Open Defecation
Author : Province of Lanao Del Norte
Key Content: The Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte through the Provincial Health Office in partnership with the Department of Health recognizes the effort of Eight Municipalities in sustaining to implement the Zero Open Defecation program

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Gov IQD Awards Barangays with Zero Open Defecation - Province of Lanao del Norte

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The Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte through the Provincial Health Office in partnership with the Department of Health recognizes the effort of Eight Municipalities in sustaining to implement the Zero Open Defecation program in an awarding ceremony on July 10, 2018 at Riana's Catering Services at Mindanao Civic Center Sports Complex, Sagadan, Municipality of continue reading : Gov IQD Awards Barangays with Zero Open Defecation

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URL : https://businessmirror.com.ph/2021/09/22/un-agencies-construct-toilets-in-far-flung-mindanao-towns/
Title : UN agencies construct toilets in far-flung Mindanao towns
Author : Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco
Key Content :  UN agencies construct toilets in far-flung Mindanao towns

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UN agencies construct toilets in far-flung Mindanao towns | Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco

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Toilets are a necessity and a clean one is essential for people's health. For 21-year-old Sohairah Abdulbadi, she had to walk for about 200 meters and wait in line just to go to the toilet. Abdulbadi stays in an evacuation center beside the public market of Datu Saudi Ampatuan town...

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wxmcq2G0sE&ab_channel=ProwaterPh
Title: iWaSH Documentary Film

Author: Prowater Ph
Key Content: Prowater PH initiative on their implementation of water and sanitation projects in its select local government unit beneficiaries.

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URL: https://youtu.be/V35Vw29tay0
Title: The surprising truth of open defecation in India
Author: Sangita Vyas
Key Content: In India, 53% of the population defecates in the open, which leads to health problems for children and the spread of disease. This TEDx talk discusses the surprising truth that open defecation is common in India, and ways that the population can start to address the problem.

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The surprising truth of open defecation in India | Sangita Vyas | TEDxWalledCity

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URL: https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/publications/Zero_Open_Defecation_Program.pdf
Title:  Guidebook for a Zero Open Defecation Program
Author: Department of Health
Key Content: The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) has created a Zero Open Defecation Program to combat the prevalence of unsanitary public bathroom conditions. The program promotes better sanitation by installing modern toilets in areas with poor sanitation facilities and seeks to eliminate open defecation. It also encourages communities to develop regular maintenance schedules to ensure that these new restroom facilities remain functional and up-to-date over time. To promote hygienic living standards, DOH stresses the importance of raising awareness about basic hygiene practices and inspiring individuals to maintain good habits when using public restrooms.

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URL: https://www.tephinet.org/learning/fead/cholera-outbreak-among-the-t%E2%80%99boli-tribe-in-a-municipality-in-mindanao-philippines-a
Title:  Cholera Outbreak Among the T’boli Tribe in a Municipality in Mindanao, Philippines: A case-control study from August to October 2021.
Author: Mr. Patjayson Mohammad & Dr. Ian Christian A. Gonzales
Key Content: There was a Cholera outbreak among T’boli tribe members because unprotected water sources were contaminated due to poor environmental sanitation practices and a lack of community and household water treatment. We recommended rehabilitating unprotected water sources, constructing more latrines, and complying with the “no open defecation” ordinances.

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Cholera Outbreak Among the T’boli Tribe in a Municipality in Mindanao, Philippines: A case-control study from August to October 2021. | TEPHINET

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BackgroundThe regional health office reported clustering of diarrhea cases among the T’boli tribe members in Kiamba, Sarangani. Field Epidemiology Training Program fellows were deployed to conduct an epidemiologic investigation to establish the existence of an outbreak, determine mode of transmissio…