Tamiya Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of the Tamiya Group of Japan, has announced a P1.5 billion expansion at Cebu Light Industrial Park.
Tamiya Headquartes in Shizuoka, Japan | Photo from Tamiya
The company that makes plastic models, printing, and packaging just broke ground on a new factory that will boost local production.
According to the company, the new factory would increase output by 5% over three years and increase capacity by 20% depending on demand. The company’s Cebu operations export $23 million worth of goods.
With a share of 65 percent, Japan receives the majority of the output. The United States accounts for 12% of exports, Germany for 10%, the United Kingdom for 7%, Thailand for 2%, and Hong Kong for 2%. The remaining 4% is made up of other markets.
Cebu City, Philippines | Photo from Unsplash
Tamiya Philippines creates high-quality hobby items such as miniature model kits and radio-controlled cars, as well as metal molds, printing, and packaging.
Who would have thought that this Filipina could earn almost PHP200,000 a month by picking fruit?
This is the work of 23-year-old Pinay, Mariel Larsen, who is based in Australia for four years where she also married an Australian fruit picker.
Photo from Marielasin YouTube Channel
To help her husband, Mariel also took the job as a fruit picker and she now earns AU$ 3,000-6,000 per month, around PHP115,000-231,000 per month.
Mariel shared that what they do is not simple because they fill large bins with fruit. Each container needs to be filled with 300-500 kilograms of fruit that cause a bad back pain, especially standing all day carrying heavy fruit bags.
Photo from Marielasin YouTube Channel
According to the Filipina, they have a routine every year where they regularly go to a certain farm in Australia where there can pick different fruits.
Because they work in a field in different places, Mariel’s family lives in a camper van. This way, it is convenient for them to go to different orchards.
Mariel also shared that she and her husband are working very hard now toward their dream to build their own house in the next three years especially since they have a 5-year-old son.
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Mariel also shares her life as a fruit picker through her YouTube channel Marielasin. She admitted that she receives comments on social media.
Truly a historical moment in the local entertainment industry. ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema movies will be airing on GMA-7 in an unusual collaboration between the rival networks.
Alone/Together, featuring top ABS-CBN love combination Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil, It Takes a Man and a Woman, starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo, and Hello Love Goodbye, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, are among the Star Cinema films planned to show on GMA-7.
A virtual contract signing was held on Tuesday, April 5, with GMA executives Gilberto Duavit Jr, Philip Yalung, Annette Gozon Valdes, and Joey Abacan present, alongside ABS-CBN executives Carlo Katigbak, Mark Lopez, Cory Vidanes, and Ricardo Tan Jr.
We’re very pleased because the significance of our partnership today ushers in possibility of a far broader set of conversations, potential partnerships and cooperation that will have the benefit not only mutually to GMA and ABS-CBN but as importantly, if not perhaps more importantly, the benefit of the public we both serve—the Filipino viewer,
GMA Network President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.
Every storyteller’s dream is to have as many people as possible experience their creations. And now, because of the kindness of our friends at GMA, we have the special opportunity to bring our Kapamilya stories to a new audience.
The partnership between the two networks comes nearly two years after ABS-CBN went off-air to comply with the cease-and-desist order of the National Telecommunications Commission.
ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal was later blocked by the House of Representatives in July 2020, forcing the network to find new platforms for its shows and content.
On Tuesday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of April 5, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 8 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 15 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases declined to 755 (from 762).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 53,842 (+2 new) – Total recoveries: 51,681 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 1,691 (+0 new) – Active cases: 470
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 17,045 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 16,510 (+3 new) – Total deaths: 513 (+0 new) – Active cases: 22
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,418 (+0 new) – Total recoveries: 14,906 (+6 new) – Total deaths: 498 (+0 new) – Active cases: 14
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 46,311 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 43,248 (+5 new) – Total deaths: 2,814 (+0 new) – Active cases: 249
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 755 (from 762)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 132,616 (+8 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 126,345 (+15 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,516 (+0 new)
A total of 1,523 laboratory results were released.
NOTES from DOH-7:
*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.
Located in the mountains of Sibugay, Cebu City, Lily of the Valley Mountain Farm and Resort is a retreat spot just 40-50 minutes away from the city but it looks like a whole new environment entirely.
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Its isolation from the city with everything green for neighbors is a guarantee that it will be the perfect place to chill, relax and enjoy together with family and friends.
Aside from its stunning view of nature, it has these native ‘payags’ that seem to be bowing to the landscape itself, bringing in the vibe of being one with nature.
It’s a sight to behold indeed as you won’t expect it to have that big space especially if you consider the traditional payag or nipa huts. But they were able to make something beautiful and elegant by seemingly connected “payags” making one big longhouse.
And although they may seem rustic and native, they have very modern amenities and facilities inside.
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Amenities:
Common kitchen with complete utensils
fridge and a big freezer to store ice and other stuff
Jacuzzi
Pool
Lounging chairs
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Now, if you want to escape the busy and chaotic city, you won’t have to even drive far as you can have that privacy and peace at a very affordable rate at that in Lily of the Valley Mountain Farm and Resort.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Day Use
Fee: P1,000 per day, good for 10 persons
Excess person: P70 per head
Room rates:
Day Use: P2,000 per day, good for 5 persons
Overnight: P3,000 per night, good for 5 persons
Excess is P250 /head
Overnight 2: P4,000 per night, good for 6-7 persons
Exact location: Sitio Kangsi, Brgy. Pung-ol, Sibugay, Cebu City (approx. 40-50mins from the city)
BY BUS: Ride any bus/v-hire going to Sibugay Cebu City. Ask the driver to drop you off near the Pung-ol Sibugay Barangay Hall. ‘Lily of the Valley Mountain Farm and Resort is a 5-minute ride from there.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to ‘Lily of the Valley Mountain Farm and Resort’ in Sibugay, Cebu City. Parking space is available.
Microplastics have been found in human blood by researchers.
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This plastic pollution problem on the earth is getting worse and has moved on from the oceans, land, and animals to us.
Scientists are now warning us that microplastics, tiny pieces and mostly invisible, will be making their way into human organs soon.
Blood samples from 22 anonymous, healthy volunteers were examined in a Dutch study published in the Environment International journal and they found microplastics in nearly 80 percent of the volunteers.
Photo from Louisa Gouliamaki / AFP
Quantitative results
50% of the blood samples showed traces of PET plastic (widely used in drinking bottles)
More than 1/3 had polystyrene (mostly used for disposable food containers)
“This is proof that we have plastics in our body—and we shouldn’t,”
– DICK VETHAAK, AN ECOTOXICOLOGIST AT VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT AMSTERDAM
The ecotoxicologist also said that this is the first time that they have actually been able to detect and quantify the microplastics in human blood and called for further research to investigate how it could be impacting health.
Detection will now give rise to many questions like where will it go in our body and can it be excreted or eliminated
Possible route entry of microplastics into the body are via
air
water
food
particular toothpastes
lip glosses
tattoo ink
Photo from Unsplash
The study also stated that it is scientifically plausible that plastic particles may be transported to organs via the bloodstream.
With blood linking everything in our body, we could only assume that the microplastics are anywhere inside us. We must not wait to physically see or experience the drastic effects of plastics inside our bodies and learn to minimize using them.
On Monday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of April 4, 2022.
The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 4 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 17 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases declined to 762 (from 791).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 53,840 (+3 new) – Total recoveries: 51,680 (+11 new) – Total deaths: 1,691 (+0 new) – Active cases: 469
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 17,042 (+0 new) – Total recoveries: 16,507 (+1 new) – Total deaths: 513 (+0 new) – Active cases: 22
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 15,418 (+0 new) – Total recoveries: 14,900 (+3 new) – Total deaths: 498 (+0 new) – Active cases: 20
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 46,313 (+1 new) – Total recoveries: 43,248 (+20 new) – Total deaths: 2,814 (+0 new) – Active cases: 251
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 762 (from 791)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 132,613 (+4 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 126,335 (+17 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,516 (+0 new)
A total of 829 laboratory results were released.
NOTES from DOH-7:
*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.
Would you volunteer as Bright’s tour guide in Cebu?
2Gether series and F4 Thailand lead star Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree expressed his desire to go to Cebu, Philippines if given a chance.
During the F4 Thailand PH media conference interview last March 27, 2022, Bright was asked where the specific location in the Philippines he would like to visit and he did not hesitate to answer Cebu island.
If there is a chance, I will go to Cebu Philippines to see you guys there! That’s my plan,
Bright Vachirawit
According to fan pages, the actor has been consistent with his desire on going to Cebu as this is already the third time he mentioned Cebu as the place he likes to visit. He mentioned Cebu during the BrightWin global fan meet and during the 2gether PH mediacon last 2020.
Bright Vachirawit is a Thai actor, singer, host, and model. He is best known for his leading roles in 2gether: The Series and Still 2gether (both 2020), and currently in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, the Thai series adaptation of the Japanese manga Boys Over Flowers.
Sometimes, we love cheesecakes too much that it becomes hard to choose which one to eat. Who doesn’t love cheesecakes?
Photo from Cheezken Facebook Page
There are plenty to choose from, like New York Cheesecake, Blueberry, Red Velvet, and more. If your tooth is craving for a bite of cheesecake but it is unsure what to pick, head to Cheezken located at Cebu’s SM City!
Cheezken is the pioneer for affordable assorted cheesecakes in Cebu. They even got recognized by the watchful eyes of Rappler! Clearly, the chef behind the cheesecakes has a brilliant mind and vision, and he is no other than Kenosis Leo Gadapan.
According to his interview with Rappler, this booming business started as a hobby while prepping for school. It was supposedly his ex’s favorite dessert, but now that past sweet romance became a sweet surprise for the Cebuano cheesecake lovers.
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He made it for her, but then started selling it to friends and family. Eventually, many people were offering him money just to get a taste from his creations.
Even amidst the struggles of the pandemic, his business kept going strong, proving that his cheesecakes can even make the tasteless taste some sweet goodness.
Cheezken offers delivery and if your cheesecake is for a special occasion like a birthday, they can accommodate your wishes. Indeed, Cheezken is one of Cebu’s finest gems in terms of pastries.
Photo from Cheezken Facebook Page
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Best Sellers and Recommendations:
Assorted Set A: Matcha, Mango, Blueberry, New York
Assorted Set D: Red Velvet, Mango, Blueberry, New York
Assorted Set G: Matcha, Ube, Blueberry, Mango, Red Velvet, Strawberry, Chocolate Truffle, Oreo
Brownie Cheesecake
Leche Flan Cheesecake
Menu:
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Other Information:
Opening hours: 10 AM to 10 PM (Opening Hours of SM City); Delivery starts at 9 AM
Note: Their pinned post of their Facebook page has details on how to order if you want delivery or pick up. Also, their website is incredibly detailed so please check it out.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: Upper Ground Floor, StartUp Market, SM City Cebu (in between SM Appliance and Ace Hardware)
By PUJ: If you are in Colon, you can ride a 01K jeepney or bus and tell the driver to drop you off at SM. If you are in Carbon Alumnos, or C. Padilla, you can ride a 08F which goes straight to SM. As for Labangon, Tisa, and Tres de Abril people, you can ride a 12G jeepney or bus.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “SM City Cebu”. Parking space is available in the mall. Head up to the Upper Ground Floor and go to the StartUp Market, which is between the SM Appliance Store and Ace Hardware.
These days, one of everyone’s childhood favorite books, the Guiness World Records, have been making a buzz in social media, particularly when the prestigious organization debunked a claim made by simply commenting, “This information is incorrect.”, netizens have been going back and forth regarding the fiasco.
Photo from Guinness World Records Website
But did you know, that there are numerous times our country has managed to make it to the said list? Well, here are some of the actual Guinness World Records that Filipinos hold as of writing:
1. Largest Zumba class
Since it became a trend in the Philippines, Zumba has become a staple activity for many Filipinos, especially to women. With Zumba classes both being conducted indoors and outdoors, the dance exercise is a hit for many, and 2018, the local government gathered 13,350 people for a Zumba class as part of the Kaogma Festival in Camarines Sur. This officially became the largest Zumba class ever, where previous record holders Mandaluyong and Cebu, having 12,975 and 8,232 participants respectively, were beaten.
Photo from Guinness World Records
Photo from Guinness World Records
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Photo from Guinness World Records
2. Longest barbeque
Filipinos and their affinity with barbeque is probably serious without a doubt. With barbeque junctions all over the streets, it only took some time for Filipinos to come up of setting the longest barbeque in the world. In 2014, the people of Bayambang, Pangasinan created the longest barbecue measuring 8,000 meters. By achieving this feat during the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the city during the Malangsi Fish-tival, around 50,000 kilograms of fish were grilled that day.
Photo from Guinness World Records
3. Longest commute for a city
The Philippines is probably one of the worst countries to commute in, and the record Manila made back in 2015 attests this. According to a 2015 study by traffic app Waze, commuters in Manila spent an average of 45.5 minutes on a one-way journey in the city. Even though the record was officially stamped in GWR in 2015, heavy traffic and the overall commute experience has already been a significant problem for Filipinos for many years now.
froFilipino Commuters in Manila | Photo from Unsplash
4. Largest Papal crowd
The Philippines is one of the largest Catholic countries in Asia. With more than 80% of its population being Roman Catholics, it is no surprise when the late Pope John Paul II visited in the country last 1995 that he was flocked by Filipino devotees. With an estimate of 4 to 5 million Filipinos attending the visit at the Luneta Park, it set the record for the largest papal crowd in the world ever.
Photo from ABS-CBN News
Photo from ABS-CBN News
Photo from ABS-CBN News
5. Greatest robbery of a government
This is without a doubt one of the most infamous records that a Filipino has ever held. Back in 1986, the GWR named late dictator Ferdinand Marcos for the greatest robbery of a government, the same year he was ousted during the 1986 EDSA Revolution. “The total national loss from November 1965 was believed to be $5–$10 billion,” the website read. But as of March 2022, the page was taken down from the website with the reason of reviewing the title and re-examining records to ensure they are up to date and accurate. They further emphasized that the move was to verify the claim and, that they “do not dispute this record as a historical fact, nor are we disputing that we monitored the record title and published it in our books and online.”
Photo from Guinness World Records
So, there you have it. What do you know that are other feats of Filipinos that have actually made it to the Guiness World Records but not on this list?
