TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite – Dengue cases in Cavite have skyrocketed by 409 percent in 2025, placing all 23 localities in the province on high alert, according to the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU).
From January 1 to February 22, PESU recorded 3,379 dengue cases at General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Medical Hospital in Barangay Luciano— a drastic rise from the 664 cases reported during the same period in 2024, Cavite Provincial Health Officer Dr. Nelson Soriano confirmed.
Ten localities have reported over 100 cases each, with Imus leading at 501 cases, followed by Bacoor (456), Dasmariñas (416), General Trias (394), Tanza (335), Cavite City (223), Naic (219), Rosario (141), Kawit (124), and Carmona City (112).
Of the total cases:
- 33 were severe
- 2,126 cases (63%) showed warning signs
- 1,220 cases (38%) had no warning signs
The surge has also resulted in eight fatalities, including three from Trece Martires City, two from General Mariano Alvarez, and one each from Silang, Carmona, and Bacoor.
In response, local governments have ramped up anti-dengue measures. Imus Mayor Alex Advincula said the city has intensified misting, fogging, and cleanup drives.
“I remind every barangay to maintain cleanliness. We’ve distributed lotions to schools and are working together to reduce dengue cases,” Advincula stated.
Other localities, including General Trias, have also launched aggressive dengue prevention efforts.
Nationwide Dengue Situation
Despite Cavite’s alarming rise, the Department of Health (DOH) reported a 7% decrease in dengue cases nationwide, with 14,460 cases recorded from January 26 to February 8, compared to 15,550 cases from January 15 to January 25.
However, the total number of cases in 2025 remains significantly higher than in 2024. As of February 22, there have been 52,008 cases recorded this year—64% more than in the same period last year.
The three regions with the highest dengue cases are:
- Calabarzon (10,759 cases) – where Cavite belongs
- National Capital Region (9,302 cases)
- Central Luzon (8,652 cases)
With dengue cases on the rise, health officials continue to urge the public to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, use protective measures, and seek medical attention for any symptoms.