(Eagle News)–The Department of Health on Tuesday, Aug. 6, declared a national dengue epidemic due to what it said was the increase in dengue cases in the country. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III made the announcement in a press conference, also noting the 622 deaths from dengue that have been recorded so far. According to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, it is up to each local government unit if it will declare a state of calamity […]