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Cebu logs 1,951 new cases on January 20

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 January 20, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 1,951 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 110 new recoveries, and 4 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 10,234 (from 8,350).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 46,657 (+994 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,765 (+45 new)
– Total deaths: 1,535 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 5,357

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 14,796 (+204 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,204 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 472 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,120

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 13,306 (+208 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,811 (+34 new)
– Total deaths: 443 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,052

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 39,904 (+545 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,621 (+31 new)
– Total deaths: 2,578 (+3 new)
– Active cases: 2,705

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 10,234 (from 8,350)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 114,663 (+1,951 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 99,401 (+110 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,028 (+4 new)

A total of 4,385 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):

10-year-old girl already a multimillionaire owning two companies

“She can retire at 15 if she wants to.”

This is what Pixie Curtis’ mother shared as her 10-year-old daughter currently owns two companies that are making huge profits. Her savings in the bank have piled up to the point that she can afford to retire at the age of 15.

Photo from @pixiespixonline | Instagram

Yes. We are all envious of this wonder entrepreneur kid from Australia. Pixie has set up her toy company while she is still in elementary school.

With the help of her mother, Roxy Jacenko, Pixie started “Pixie’s Fidgets” launched last year in which the toys sold out in less than 48 hours.

Quite a feat for a child and of course coming from a mother that is a businesswoman as well who owns several successful businesses, we are not that shocked. Pixie’s other company is something that her mother started when she was a baby, “Pixie’s Bows”.

Both businesses’ mother company “Pixie’s Pix”, sells other games and accessories for children.

Photo from @pixiecurtis | Instagram

“Our family joke has been I’ll be working till I’m 100 and Pixie will have retired at 15 – I certainly know who’s smarter.”- Roxy Jacenko, Pixie’s mom

A businesswoman and a social media star, Pixie has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram where she shares her personal life as well as speaks about her business ventures and purchases.

Despite all this success, her mother worries and told Pixie that if she doesn’t want to be involved with her companies anymore, they can reassess. She doesn’t want her to feel pressured and feel like she has to work but have seen that for now, she is happy learning so much.

Photo from @roxyjacenko | Instagram

Cebu logs 1,426 new cases on January 19

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 January 19, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 1,426 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 122 new recoveries, and 7 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 8,350 (from 7,053).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 45,663 (+732 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,774 (+49 new)
– Total deaths: 1,534 (+7 new)
– Active cases: 4,385

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 14,592 (+134 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,206 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 472 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 914

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 13,098 (+164 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,783 (+15 new)
– Total deaths: 443 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 872

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 39,359 (+396 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,605 (+58 new)
– Total deaths: 2,575 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 2,179

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 8,350 (from 7,053)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 112,712 (+1,426 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 99,338 (+122 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,024 (+7 new)

A total of 3,257 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):

Filipino artist shares The Further Adventures of Ned’s Lola in ‘Spiderman No Way Home’

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Ben Deguzman shared on his Twitter account @abouthebenjamin a fun and interesting fan-made sequel to the newly released Spiderman No Way Home.

Spiderman No Way Home is an amazing movie for its storyline and the grand reveal of 3 spidermen but most of all for us Filipinos, seeing Ned’s Lola.

The Filipino representation was so strong in this movie with Ned and Lola, it was one of its most memorable parts as it showed the true nature of a Filipino grandmother.

Ned’s Lola was so badass and blunt which inspired this comic covers. 

There are scenes of her adventures in dealing with the villains in the movie. It showed how Lola can defeat them just by being a Filipino. Venom would be eaten as his color is like Dinuguan. Green Goblin would be erased with a cross. Sandman is the funniest as he will experience death by being swept.

There is also MJ being the pandesal waster and Lola rearing to fight her or scold her because of it.

Photo and Art by Ben Deguzman | @abouthebenjamin Twitter

A Filipino’s humor is truly unique and unparalleled.

Philippines, one of the safe havens if the world ends: Scientists

Should we just prepare for the end of the world?

As with everything that is going on in our world, we might as well expect for the worst. The seemingly unending global pandemic, all the deaths, global warming, forest fires, the ice glaciers melting, racism at its worst, and the threat of becoming zombies in the future.

Photo from Unsplash

Now, if the apocalypse truly happens, will we survive? 

The answer for us Filipinos is we actually might as scientists have mapped out the safe havens for humans to go to if the world goes to shit.

Researchers from the University of Otago, New Zealand, have presented here a list on where to survive: 

  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Iceland
  • Malta
  • Japan
  • Cape Verde
  • Bahamas
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Barbados
  • Madagascar
  • Cuba
  • Mauritius
  • Fiji
  • Maldives
  • Sri Lanka
  • Comoros
  • Solomon Islands
  • Jamaica
  • Philippines
  • Vanuatu
Photo from Unsplash
Photo from Unsplash

So, the criteria for this list of 20 countries were 1) good physical location, 2) natural resources and 3) political harmony(relatively). 

All these places are isolated islands with the resources like food and energy production and technology for people to take refuge from whatever is out there in the world like diseases which are very appropriate today or let’s not forget zombies.

Photo from Unsplash

The trick for all these countries to be safe havens is if it cuts off from the world and rebuilds civilization.

It is not surprising really to have our country as a safe haven as we are very rich in natural resources compared to other countries and add with it our geography and isolating won’t really be a problem. 

Free COVID-19 TeleConsultations in Cebu

With Cebu having been recording at least 800 COVID cases daily since January 15, a lot of Cebuanos are literally sick now. But not everyone knows what to do and what medicines to buy.

The good news though, Cebu residents can now seek medical advice from physicians without going to the hospitals with the launching of the Cebu COVID-19 TeleGaBAI by Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC).

This service is in partnership with the Philippine College of Physicians, the Cebu Medical Society, and other local medical societies.

Cebu COVID-19 TeleGaBAI

The public can consult physicians by calling the TeleGABAI hotline numbers or sending a message through the official Facebook page.

Contact:

Doctors from different provincial and district hospitals and even patients can ask for medical assistance from their medical experts via the Cebu TeleGaBAI.

The VSMMC initiated the 24/7 Cebu Covid-19 TeleGaBAI program to help decongest the Cebu emergency rooms and hospitals from asymptomatic and mild patients.

The program provides a venue for licensed doctors to guide and advise patients and their families to manage their infections at home.

Please quarantine immediately if you have known exposure to a COVID-positive or suspect patient. Isolate yourself if you have symptoms.

This Trending Press Brewer will perk up your Coffee Routine

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The pandemic has paved the way for coffee lovers to invest in coffee machines and manual brewers. Celebrities and social media influencers have been prompting their followers to buy these coffee makers.

Whether it be for aesthetic quality or easy-to-use mechanism, if you are on this page, we all have scavenged for one that is of our preference. The joy of being able to make coffee at home is beyond one’s imagination. 

Photo from Baritza | Shopee

With the surge of the COVID-19 cases at hand, you might want to reconsider making your home-brewed coffee, instead of heading to your favorite coffee shop. Hence, if you have not had the chance to look for one, we’ll make things easier for you.

Check out this Shopee-based online store Baritza’s nifty Press Brewer for only P680!

Looking like a tiny pitcher, this is best for those who are living in small spaces since it won’t consume much space on your countertop. This works like a French press wherein you would be needing to mix hot water and your choice of ground coffee in a container.

However, instead of the sediments at the bottom, the brewer will be separating the finished coffee from the grounds. It will let the liquid drip into the lower chamber. The only work you’ll do thereafter is press the button up top. 

You just have to wait and watch the magic happen!

How to use the coffee press:

1. Assemble the Press Brewer by placing the smaller container into the main cup.

2. Scoop your coffee grounds or tea leaves into the upper chamber and pour hot water over the top.

3. Mix the water and grounds together and leave them steep for a few seconds.

4. Hit the button up top and your finished brew should be released right into the bottom chamber.

5. Remove the small container and pour your coffee from the pitcher-like device into any glass or mug.

Video from Baritza | Shopee

Mom earns P800K per week with her Chocolate Cone Tips Business

Lorlaine Camungol, the owner of Sundae Bites, shared to the public how her humble business has grown into something that would allow her to earn P800,000 a week.

Photo from Lorlaine Camungol | Facebook

Sundae Bites is a chocolate cone tips business, which is a unique dessert and snack idea. These are bite-sized waffle cone tips with chocolate ganache filling perfect for those who have sweet teeth. 

Her business started when her daughter was craving for sweets and she couldn’t easily order the sundae cone they wanted. 

She shared on GMA’s Pera Paraan that they saw an imported sundae cone which was so hard to order. Hence, they made their own.

Lorlaine took the tips of her waffle cones and filled them with chocolate. She posted it on social media and was amazed as to how many of her friends were interested. Hence, she took that as an opportunity to earn.

With a starting capital of P3,000, Lorlaine proudly shares how she is now earning as much as P800,000 a week.

Photo from Sundae Bites Philippines- Momma Mia Red Velvet Churros BFRV Las Piñas | Facebook

Sundae Bites has six fillings for you to choose from:

1. White Chocolate 

2. Milk Chocolate

3. Dark Chocolate

4. Strawberry

5. Matcha

6. Cookies & Cream

Cebu logs 1,179 new cases on January 18

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 January 18, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 1,179 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 42 new recoveries, and 0 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 7,053 (from 5,833).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 44,931 (+564 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,695 (+9 new)
– Total deaths: 1,527 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 3,709

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 14,458 (+166 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,206 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 472 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 780

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,934 (+150 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,768 (+22 new)
– Total deaths: 443 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 723

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 38,963 (+299 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,547 (+11 new)
– Total deaths: 2,575 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,841

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 7,053 (from 5,833)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 111,286 (+1,179 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 99,216 (+42 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,017 (+0 new)

A total of 3,392 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):

LOOK: Sugbo Mercado set to re-open a month after Odette

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“Odette ka lang, Cebuano mi.”

Sugbo Mercado, the most popular food market in Cebu City, is finally re-opening again starting on January 19, 2022, and a lot just feel giddy about it!

The food market is one of the many establishments in Cebu that have been badly wrecked by Super Typhoon Odette last December 16, 2021. In fact, its photos surfaced all over social media and national news; that’s how bad it got hit.

Photo after Typhoon Odette wrecked the food market.
Latest photo (bottom) | Photo by Aurelia Castro
Photo by RD Sha Tamano

After much work we haved CLAYGO (cleaned as you go) the destruction and debris left by the Typhoon and worked ovetime to rebuild your food market Bai!

– Sugbo Mercado on a Facebook post

Located in Cebu IT Park, Sugbo Mercado showcases the Cebuano food culture with over 20 vendors. They will operate in the usual opening hours — 11AM to 8PM, Wednesdays to Sundays.

Sugbo Mercado at the Sky Park

In other news, Sugbo Mercado launched the first roof deck, open-air food market on top of Cebu’s biggest mall, SM Seaside City Cebu.

Their new branch in South Road Properties will cater to regular customers from the southern parts of Cebu.

Sugbo Mercado Skypark is open from 11AM-9AM, Mondays-Sundays. It is accessible through all entrances by making your way to the Cabanas at the Skypark, 3F of the Seaview Wing of SM Seaside City Cebu. You may also access it directly through a stairwell from the 2F Seaview Wing Parking area.