Nueva Ecija barangay infested with flies

A barangay in the town of General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija is currently infested by flies, reportedly due to a nearby unsanitary poultry farm.

According to a report on GMA's "24 Oras," the fly infestation in Brgy. Poblacion may be caused by the operations of G3 Poultry, which supposedly does not have the necessary permits to operate.

Due to the situation, classes in the area have already been canceled, while children have gotten sick.

"Pagka ganitong paparami na, hindi na po kayang tiisin ng mga bata eh," REH Montessori School Registrar Fe Sanchez said, noting that the incident has also caused a drop in the school's enrollment.

"Siguro po sa mga bata po, mga 30 percent na po ang nagkakasakit — nagtatae, tsaka 'yung sa mga balat nila nagkakaroon ng skin disease," Barangay Poblacion Captain Luz Cruz added.

The local health office ordered the temporary stop of the poultry farm's operations.

"Kailangan po... mag-temporarily stop po 'yung operations ng G3 until maka-comply," Rural Health Officer Dr. Mikhail E. Esteban said.

GMA News has sought comment from G3 Poultry.

Two barangays in Dumalag, Capiz are also suffering from fly infestations. — Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas/BM, GMA News