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This Lace Boxers for men can be a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day

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“Enhances the beauty of the male body.”

Who says that lace is just for women? From what this new lace boxers can show, it fits men mighty good as well. Yes. Lace, those frilly, pretty things can be worn by your men on their boxer briefs just in time for the Valentines.

Photo from Wacoal Japan Store

A Japanese lingerie manufacturer, Wacoal, launches lace boxers for men after the initial product received stellar reviews and earned 3.27 million yen.

The lace underwear comes in seven different colors with the lace design having floral with a geometric motif and images of leaves.

Photo from Wacoal Japan Store

I know it may sound and look strange for men and women alike to see it at first but it’s a lot more comfortable than you think. Its molded front section is designed to hold you securely in place and makes the boxers comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The breathability of the lace also helps increase airflow.

Aside from its transparency and breathability, the material used in this undie is an original men’s lace which has more stretch and strength on the same level of strength as a pair of regular men’s boxer shorts.

Lace Boxer Information

  • Price: nearly $35 roughly P1,788 a pair on
  • Available in Amazon, Wacoal stockists, Wacoal online
Photo from Wacoal Japan Store

“The Lace Boxer enhances the beauty of the male body while its lightweight breathability provides the wearer with incredible comfort.”- Wacoal

It’s the modern age and everyone can wear whatever they want. The society isn’t that restricting anymore. The company Wacoal even further states the satin waistband on those lace boxers will turn heads when it peeks out from beneath men’s trousers.

Jollibee outs new robot-themed toy collection, JolliBots

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Transformers? No, it’s Jollibee’s newest Toy Collection — the JolliBots!

Jollibee recently launched the JolliBots—a new collection of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys featuring Jollibee mascots in a robot-themed concept—in February, making playtime even more fun.

Photo by Khaila Marie
Photo by Khaila Marie

Kids can now start collecting and playing with their favorite Jollibee mascots and have them transform into robots, for every purchase of a Kiddie Meal.

Here are the mascots with their transformations:

  • Jollibee as the Chicken Joy Bucket robot
  • Twirlie as the Chocolate Sundae Twirl robot cup
  • Yum as the Yumburger robot
  • Hetty as the Jolly Spaghetti robot box
  • Popo as the Jolly Crispy Fries box

Price List

The toys come with their own Jolly Joy Box and are available with every purchase of a:

  • Yumburger (₱82)
  • Yumburger Meal with Drink (₱102)
  • Jolly Spaghetti (₱97)
  • Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (₱107)
  • 1-pc. Burger Steak (₱97)
  • 1-pc. Burger Steak Meal with Drink (₱114)
  • 1-pc. Chickenjoy with Rice (₱129)
  • 1-pc. Chickenjoy Meal with Drink (₱144)

Kids can also get their hands on the complete set by purchasing a 6-pc. Chickenjoy Bucket for only ₱624.

Enjoy everyday robot action with Jollibee’s newest JolliBots! Collect all five toys by visiting the Jollibee branch nearest you, or by having them delivered to your home through the Jollibee App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000 hotline, GrabFood, or foodpanda.

Cebu logs 466 new cases on February 3

On Thursday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of February 3, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 466 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 705 new recoveries, and 14 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases declined to 13,210 (from 13,409).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 52,048 (+186 new)
– Total recoveries: 43,302 (+10 new)
– Total deaths: 1,605 (+6 new)
– Active cases: 7,141

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 16,504 (+69 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,619 (+1 new)
– Total deaths: 482 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 1,403

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 14,957 (+57 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,545 (+109 new)
– Total deaths: 467 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 945

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 44,278 (+154 new)
– Total recoveries: 37,909 (+585 new)
– Total deaths: 2,648 (+6 new)
– Active cases: 3,721

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 13,210 (from 13,409)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 127,787 (+466 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 109,375 (+705 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,202 (+14 new)

A total of 2,407 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.

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

You can now get Booster Shots at local pharmacies in Cebu City

As we move forward and learn how to live with the virus, it is important to get fully vaccinated and take booster shots against the COVID-19 virus when able.

On February 2, 2022, the Department of Health Central Visayas in coordination with the Cebu City Government formally launched the “Resbakuna sa Botika” in Cebu City with two pharmacies in Cebu City starting the roll-out.

Priority groups A1, A4 and the rest of adult population (18-59 years old) can now register and avail COVID-19 booster shots.

  • Mercury Drug – Fuente Osmeña, Rotonda, Cebu City
    • Contact numbers: 0908 813 2912 / 032 255 4187
  • Rose Pharmacy – Square One Bldg., Gorordo Ave., cor Sanson Rd., Lahug, Cebu City
    • Contact numbers: 0908 898 0128 / 032 236 6200

NOTE: Please call the pharmacy first before heading to the pharmacies.

According to vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., the national government aims to administer booster doses to at least 72 million Filipinos this year, as he gave the assurance that there are enough vaccine supplies in the country’s inventory.

The “Resbakuna sa Botika” Program was first rolled out in selected clinics and pharmacies in Metro Manila and later on included drugstores in Baguio City as part of the national government’s efforts to further expand the national vaccination program.

Other participating pharmacies also include Mercury Drug, The Generics Pharmacy, Generika Drugstore, and Southstar Drug, while participating private clinics include QualiMed and Healthway.

Meanwhile, the national government is scheduled to start the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 5 to 11 years on Friday, February 4. The vaccine czar stressed the urgent need to vaccinate children in order to protect the development of the future generation and secure their mental health.

This colorful, affordable Candy Store actually exists in Tisa, Cebu City

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Push that extra sweetness in your life as the sweetest combo is now here in Tisa, Cebu City.

Candies and Milktea are now being offered at the newly opened Lolli Milktea and Candy Store near the entrance to the South Hills of Tisa in Cebu City.

The term Lollies in Australia refers to sweets, candy, and confectionery which may be the inspiration behind its name.

Photo from LOLLI Milktea & Candy Facebook Page

This store is a perfect answer to those who are planning something special for the valentines. Giving something delicious and sweet as a valentine’s gift just got easier and accessible indeed.

Photo from LOLLI Milktea & Candy Facebook Page

In Lolli, you’ll find all sorts and types of candies. It’s a literal candy land for all those sweet-toothed friends. Colorful sweet and sour candies in jars and plastic tubs are all lined up for you to choose from.

Candy collection:

  • Gummy Sweet Banana, starfish, caterpillar, dolphin, etc.
  • Gummy bears
  • Candy beans
Photo from LOLLI Milktea & Candy Facebook Page

The fragrant Taiwan milk tea is also something that you cannot miss when visiting the store. With Taiwan having the best milk tea concoctions, it will definitely taste phenomenal.

Awaken your spirit and improve your day with this bit of sugar rush to your body.

Photo from LOLLI Milktea & Candy Facebook Page

Other Information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Entrance to South Hills, Tisa, Cebu City

BY BUS: Ride any PUJ or Beep to Tisa. Tell the driver to drop you off at the crossing before Tabaylawm.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Lolli Milktea and Candy” in Tisa. Parking space is available.

Trash collectors in Singapore to earn roughly P109K monthly by 2028

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A 6-digit salary for being a trash collector? Where do I sign up?

By the year 2028, an entry-level waste management worker in Singapore is expected to earn a minimum US$2,140 or roughly P109,000 per month on average.

Photo from Unsplash

This program is part of a progressive wage model (PWM) for workers in the waste management industry of the Singaporean government.

The minimum wages for workers will rise progressively beginning July 2023, from the current minimum average until it doubles at the end of June 2029.

Over 3,000 waste management workers will benefit from this and will also receive:

  • mandatory annual bonuses
  • minimum hourly overtime pay
  • pathways to upskill and be ready for career advancement opportunities
  • introduced to mandatory training sessions to work more safely and efficiently

PWM is a way to uplift lower-wage workers in Singapore which will, in turn, increase the waste management sector’s productivity and resilience.

Photo from Unsplash

“It is vital that we continue to support the waste management industry in creating a more skilled and productive workforce, with more attractive careers for its workers,”

Singaporean Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

People in the lower wage sector who play a significant role in the function of society deserve to be recognized and paid for their hard work. Let us just hope that this action from Singapore will also inspire other countries to adapt it as well.

How long does Natural Immunity last after recovering from COVID-19? Here’s what we know so far!

Getting covid-19 have become an inevitability at this point with symptoms or asymptomatic, it’s everywhere. But with vaccinations and boosters also available, the death tolls and severe symptoms have lessened.

Now the question is how immune are we after recovery from covid-19. First, we have to be aware that there are two types of immunity, natural and vaccine-induced. Natural immunity is when people recover from COVID-19, they develop natural immunity to the coronavirus by developing antibodies.

Photo from Unsplash

This question has now been given light though as new research shows that the antibodies remain in the body for at least 8 months as after an individual acquires a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it.

“Immune cells and proteins that circulate in the body can recognize and kill the pathogen if it’s encountered again, protecting against disease and reducing illness severity.”- National Institutes of Health Trusted Source

The components of immunity protection and their functions are:

  • Antibodies- proteins that recognize foreign substances like viruses and neutralize them
  • Helper T cells- cells that helps to recognize pathogens
  • Killer T cells – cells that kills pathogens
  • B cells- make new antibodies when the body needs them.

The researchers have observed that these four components persisted for at least 8 months from people who recover from COVID-19.

Photo from Unsplash

It was observed to last 8 months but the specifics of the length of immunity and their protection against a variety of different variants is still uncertain and needs more data.

With this uncertainty though, getting the vaccine, physical distancing and wearing a mask are still a necessity to continue to stop the spread.

Cebu logs 477 new cases on February 2

On Wednesday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of February 2, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 477 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 1,346 new recoveries, and 14 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases dropped to 13,409 (from 14,300).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 51,872 (+210 new)
– Total recoveries: 43,334 (+548 new)
– Total deaths: 1,602 (+12 new)
– Active cases: 6,936

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 16,424 (+63 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,623 (+188 new)
– Total deaths: 482 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,319

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 14,903 (+61 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,215 (+151 new)
– Total deaths: 464 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 998

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 44,122 (+143 new)
– Total recoveries: 37,319 (+382 new)
– Total deaths: 2,647 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 4,156

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 13,409 (from 14,300)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 127,321 (+477 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 108,717 (+1,346 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,195 (+14 new)

A total of 2,408 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.

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

Netflix now allows you to remove titles from ‘Continue Watching’

A feature we never thought would be useful. Finally, here it is!

‘Continue watching’ is one of the best features on Netflix since we started subscribing to the streaming service. It saves us from the part of a movie or series where we left it off. It’s a great feature, but there’s also a disadvantage especially at times when we really don’t like a show or gave up binge-watching a series.

That’s why Netflix is introducing a new way for members to give your ‘Continue Watching’ row a fresh start and just want to clear or re-organize their Netflix interface.

Members around the world can remove a TV show or movie from your ‘Continue Watching’ row on all devices, including TV, with the click of a button. Simply click on a show or film, and select “Remove from Continue Watching” from the page options. If you change your mind, you can also undo that removal by clicking the back arrow button. 

Here are the steps to use this feature:

Computers

  1. Place your cursor over a title in the Continue Watching row.
  2. Select Remove From Row.

TVs

  1. Go to the details page of a TV show or movie in the Continue Watching row.
  2. From the menu, select Remove from Continue Watching.

Mobile devices

  1. Tap Menu for a title in the Continue Watching row.
  2. Select Remove From Row.

Whether you’re deleting a new pick you’re not feeling, an old favorite you’ve rewatched too many times, or Marie Kondo-ing your whole row, this new button lets you constantly keep your ‘Continue Watching’ row fresh and filled with the shows and movies you can’t wait to watch.

Meet: The man behind Ministop’s famous Uncle John’s Fried Chicken

For sure, Ministop is one of the go-to convenience stores, especially for college students. Be it because of their tasty sundaes, snacks, drinks – anything, Ministop has it all. And that includes their famous and tasty Uncle John’s Fried Chicken.

Definitely a fan favorite because of its juicy meat, crispy skin and seasoned very well, Uncle John’s Fried Chicken is a life-saver for most college students, not to mention its affordability. Be it for lunch or dinner, it is always a good idea to have Uncle John’s Fried Chicken as your meal, as the meal also comes with rice, a staple for Asian countries like the Philippines.

Photo from JG Summit

But you probably wondered, like any iconic brands, who is Uncle John? Is Uncle John real or just a fictional caricature to promote the tasty chicken? Apparently, Uncle John is in fact, very real as he is actually inspired after the late billionaire and philanthropist, John Gokongwei, Jr.

“The one who gave the name was the former President, a cousin of Lisa [Gokongwei] and mine, Bobby Go,” said Robina Gokongwei-Pe, John’s daughter. Robina mentioned that it was around 2006 that the name was conceived.

Photo from Ministop Official Website

For those who don’t know, Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI), which was owned by Gokongwei, partnered with Ministop Co. Ltd and Mitsubishi Corporation last year 2000 which was based in Japan. It was also the same year that Ministop convenience stores started to pop in the Philippines.

Photo from Ministop Official Website

But as we all know, John Gokongwei Jr.’s other legacies include as the founder of conglomerate JG Summit and Filipino airline company Cebu Pacific. Other namesakes that Mr. Gokongwei famous for are an undergraduate business education degree program at Ateneo de Manila University, and a whole four-storey building-slash-hub of multimedia game development and interactive entertainment at the De La Salle University campus in Laguna.

So there you have it, Uncle John is indeed real, as real as how tasty and delicious their chicken are!