Manila, Feb. 15 -- The Quezon City government declared a dengue outbreak on Saturday after cases skyrocketed by 200 percent from Jan. 1 to Feb. 14.

In a press briefing, Mayor Joy Belmonte said the city government has already mobilized all available resources to curb the outbreak, ensure services are accessible, and protect its residents, particularly children, from the disease.

"Our declaration of a dengue outbreak ensures that we are on top of the situation, and we are doing everything we can to protect our residents from this deadly disease, especially our children," Belmonte said.

Data from the QC Epidemiology and Surveillance Division showed that 1,769 dengue cases were reported between Jan. 1 and Feb. 14, a nearly 200 percent incr...