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Nike outs new shoes for ‘everyday heroes’ like nurses, doctors

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Our unsung and modern heroes deserve their own token.

To our healthcare workers who have spent really long hours saving lives, giant sportswear brand Nike has designed new sneakers specifically for them. Doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers can now cop a comfortable pair of sneakers they can use and abuse for their entire shift.

Though designed for the healthcare workers, our everyday heroes may also grab their own pair. Fret not because the Nike Air Zoom Pulse has flexible traction and cushioning for a comfortable and natural feel. You need not to worry about your long shift or dry and slippery surfaces because this is fit for those, too.

For only ₱6,445 per pair, you can score a pair of this easy to clean, durable, and fashionable Nike Air Zoom Pulse. Color variants available are White (with Blue Hero/Pure Platinum) and Pure Black.

Available at the following branches:

  • Nike Mall of Asia
  • Glorietta 3
  • Trinoma
  • Ermita
  • Ayala Bay
  • Ayala Center Cebu

50% Discount for the Healthworkers

Healthcare Workers get 50% off on each purchase of the Nike Zoom Pulse. 

This offer is valid from December 24, 2021 to January 16, 2022 at Nike Fort, MOA, Glorietta, SM North, Trinoma, Ermita, Ayala Bay, and Ayala Cebu.

To avail of Health Workers Exclusive discount at select stores:

  1. Customer must present employer ID/PRC ID as proof that he/she is working in healthcare services such as:
    • Covid 19 referral hospitals
    • Private and public hospitals and infirmaries that provide services related to COVID0-19 response
    • Isolation and quarantine facilities
    • Remaining hospitals not catering to COVID-19 cases
    • Government-owned primary care facilities
    • Stand-alone facilities, clinics, and diagnostics centers, and other facilities
  2. Healthcare Workers should sign up for Nike Park Membership at Nike stores or at the Park Access members-only site:  www.parkaccess.com.ph
  3. Discount is valid for one-time use only / single transaction only
  4. A maximum of 2 pairs per customer will be allowed

Cebu logs 33 new cases on January 4

On Tuesday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of January 4, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 33 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 14 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 104,355, while the active cases increased to 305.

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,308 (+22 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,660 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 1,526 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 122

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,674 (+1 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,200 (+10 new)
– Total deaths: 472 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 2

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,146 (+3 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,697 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 442 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 7

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 37,227 (+7 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,479 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 2,574 (+2 new)
– Active cases: 174

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 305
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 104,355 (+33 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 99,036 (+14 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,014 (+2 new*)

A total of 1,380 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)

Official Sinulog 2022 Novena Mass Schedule and Where to watch

This year started to be very challenging among many Cebuanos due to the devastating wrath of Typhoon Odette last December 16 and now the rising cases of Omicron variant.

Despite these life challenges, our faith just grows stronger. That’s why there’s still no stopping Cebu from honoring its patron, Señor Sto. Niño or the Holy Child Jesus. Most events for this year will still be done virtually while the devotees are also encouraged to attend the Sinulog novena masses online.

More than the festive celebration in Cebu — from the most colorful parades to the grandest programs and competitions here and there, at the end of the day, Sinulog is a solemn and religious event celebrating the adoration of the city’s patron, Señor Sto. Niño or the Holy Child Jesus.


cebu sinulog novena
Photo by Migs Rizarri

Why do we celebrate Sinulog?

The Sinulog Festival is a celebration in honor of Santo Niño (Child Jesus). The festival is done by a dance ritual, in which it tells the story of the Filipino people The word “Sinulog” means a graceful dance– a rhythmic and beautiful forward and backward motion that represents the “sulog” (or current).

The Sinulog Festival has been going around for almost four centuries now. Its rich history dates back to old and truly reflects the humble beginnings of Cebu and the birth and growth of Christianity in Cebu and the Philippines.

SCHEDULE OF NOVENA MASS 2022

2022 THEME (#457thFiestaSeñor): “Santo Niño: Our Source of Communion, Life for Mission”

DAY 1: January 7, 2022 (Friday) – Opening Salvo

  • 4:30 AM – Motorcade (Cebu City)
  • 5:30 AM – Enthronement of Image of Sto. Niño
  • 6:00 AM – Solemn Mass for the Opening Salvo (Cebuano)
    • Installation of Hermano Mayor and Hermana Mayores 2022
    • BMSN Opening of Gate for Public (Dagkot and Veneration only)
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 6:30 PM – Holy Mass with Traditional Sinulog (English)

DAY 2: January 8, 2022 (Saturday)

  • 5:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 6:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 6:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)

DAY 3: January 9, 2022 (Sunday)

  • 5:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 6:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 6:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)

DAY 4: January 10, 2022 (Monday)

  • 5:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 6:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 6:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)

DAY 5: January 11, 2022 (Tuesday)

  • 5:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 6:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 6:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)

DAY 6: January 12, 2022 (Wednesday)

  • 5:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 6:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 6:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)

DAY 7: January 13, 2022 (Thursday)

  • 5:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 6:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 6:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)

DAY 8: January 14, 2022 (Friday)

  • 5:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 6:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 6:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)

DAY 9: January 15 (Saturday) – Visperas

  • 5:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 6:30 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Solemn Visperas Mass (Cebuano) Traditional Religious Sinulog
  • 6:30 PM – Grand Mobile Procession
    • Route: Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu – Cebu City – Talisay City – Cebu City – Mandaue City – Lapulapu City – Cordova – CCLEX – Cebu City

Day 10: January 17 (Sunday) – FIESTA SEÑOR DAY

  • 5:00 AM – Cebuano Mass (Mañanita Mass)
  • 6:30 AM – Misa Pontifical de la “Fiesta Señor” by His Excellency Archbishop Jose S. Palma, DD
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 6:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)

All Masses of the Fiesta Señor will be concluded with the Traditional Sinulog Dance.

Day 11: January 17 (Monday) – Thanksgiving

  • 6:30 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 6:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)

January 21, 2022 (Friday) – “Adlaw sa Hubo”

  • 5:30 AM – Misa Solemne sa “HUBO”
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 6:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)

All Masses of the Fiesta Señor will be concluded with the Traditional Sinulog Dance.

Special Friday and Sunday Masses

January 24 (Sunday), 29 (Friday); 31 (Sunday), 2021 

  • 6:30 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 8:00 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 9:30 AM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 11:00 AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 12:30 PM – Holy Mass (English)
  • 2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 3:30 PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
  • 5:00 PM – Holy Mass (English)

Where to watch Live Novena Mass Online?

Here are the official Sinulog Foundation Inc. channels where you can watch the Live Novena Masses online:

Twins born just 15 minutes apart, but in different years

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Most unique twins yet — born just 15 minutes apart, but they have a different day, month, and year of birth.

While everyone else was out celebrating New Year’s Eve, Fatima Madrigal from California was giving birth to fraternal twins Aylin and Alfredo Trujillo. They were born only 15 minutes apart, but their birth was unusual since they were born on separate days, months, and years.

Fatima Madrigal with her twins | Photo from Natividad Medical Center

Alfredo Antonio Trujillo was the first to give birth on December 31, 2021, at 11:45 p.m. Aylin Yolanda Trujillo, his twin sister, was born at 12 a.m. on Saturday, January 1, 2022, making her the first infant born at Natividad Medical Center in Greenfield, California.

Aylin Trujillo weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces and her twin brother weighed in at 6 pounds, 1 ounce.

“It’s crazy to me that they are twins and have different birthdays,” their mother, Fatima Madrigal, said, according to the hospital. “I was surprised and happy that she arrived at midnight.”

Photo from Natividad Medical Center
Photo from Natividad Medical Center
Photo from Natividad Medical Center

The twins brought a lot of happiness and excitement to the hospital. According to the hospital, Dr. Ana Abril Arias, a family doctor at the Natividad Medical Group, said it was “certainly one of the most remarkable deliveries of my career.”

Two girls and a boy are the infants’ elder siblings. According to the hospital, Madrigal’s oldest son is ecstatic to have a brother, and the rest of their family is similarly ecstatic to meet the twins.

LIST: Cebu Hospitals’ Hotline & Emergency Numbers as of 2022

With the surge of the new COVID-19 cases in the country due to the more infectious Delta variant, we have to be more careful in our hygiene practices and in following the health protocols.

In this difficult time of pandemic, it’s important to keep a list of emergency numbers of our hospitals in Cebu. To make it easier for you, we’ve already collated the list and all you have to do is bookmark this page or print a copy.

CEBU CITY

PUBLIC HOSPITALS

  • Vicente Sotto ED: 0949-886-5964
  • Vicente Sotto Labor Room: 0949-886-5956
  • Cebu City Medical Center IM & Trauma: 254-1058/ 0943-340-2070
  • Cebu City Medical Center Pedia & Labor Room: 516-3934
  • St. Anthony Mother & Child Hospital: 261-9989/418-9477 loc. 1191

PRIVATE HOSPITALS

  • Chong Hua Hospital Fuente: 
    • Direct line: 253-9515 
    • Trunk line: 255-8000 local 75189 (NON COVID) & 78005 (COVID SUSPECTED)
  • Cebu Doctors University Hospital:
    • Direct line: 255-0909
    • Trunk line: 255-5555 local 118, 119 or 120
    • 253-7511 until 34
    • ARI+D line: 253-7516 – 7518, 254-6017, 0931-059-8617, 0956-788-5071, 0961-525-5194
  • Visayas Community Medical Center
    • Trunk line: 253-1901 advise operator to connect you to ER.
  • Adventist Hospital/Miller Hospital
    • Trunk line: 261-2100 local 142
  • Southwestern/Sacred Heart Hospital
    • Direct Line: 09232803924
    • Trunk line: 418 8409 operator to connect to ER
  • Perpetual Succor Hospital
    • Direct line: 232-2461
    • Trunk line: 233-8620 local 118 or 119
  • St. Vincent General Hospital
    • Trunk line: 238-0000, 238-6870 local 103 & 105
  • Velez General Hospital
    • trunk line: 253-1871-79 local 701
  • Cebu North General Hospital
    • Direct Line: 343-7243
    • Trunk Line: 343-7777

MANDAUE CITY

PUBLIC HOSPITALS

  • Mandaue City District Hospital
    • Trunk line: 345-9740 – 41 local 110
  • AC Cortes Hospital
    • Trunk line: 346-7580
  • Eversley Hospital
    • ER Direct: 272-5578
    • Trunk line: 238-6811
    • Delivery Room: 0933-825-7561

PRIVATE HOSPITALS

  • Chong Hua Mandaue City
    • ER Direct: 239-3200
    • Trunk line: 233-8000 ER LOC. 8132-33 & 35
  • UC Medical Center
    • Direct line: 0943-143-2733 or 0917-824-5032
    • Trunk line: 517-0888 local 1051 & 1052 (ER NON COVID) 1061 & 1078 (ER COVID) 
  • Amosup Seamen’s Hospital – Cebu
    • Camino Vicinal St., Umapad, Mandaue City, Cebu
    • (032) 236-6871-72/2364773 / (032) 346-2598 fax
  • Dr. Ignacio M. Cortes General Hospital, Inc.
    • S.B. Cabahug, Mandaue City, Cebu
    • (032) 346-7869 / 3467850 / (032) 346-0810 fax

LAPU-LAPU CITY 

PUBLIC HOSPITALS

  • LAPU LAPU CITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL
    • Direct line: 340-0248 
    • Trunk line: 340-0249

PRIVATE HOSPITALS

  • Allegiant Regional Care Hospital 
    • Direct line: 517-6051 or 0933-828-7964
    • Trunk line: 493-4248
  • Mactan Doctors Hospital
    • ER DIRECT: 239-7010, 0923-718-8202
    • 239-7002,  ER LOC. 215, 214
  • Our Lady of Rule Hospital
    • Trunk line: 340-7318

Cebu Province

PUBLIC HOSPITALS

  • Minglanilla District Hospital
    • (032) 254-0328
    • RHU1 – (032) 490-4881
    • RHU2 – (032) 273-8395
  • Cebu South Medical Center (Talisay District Hospital)
    • (032) 273-3226
  • Cebu Provincial Hospital (Balamban)
    • (032) 260-0543/5782
  • Cebu Provincial Hospital (Bogo City)
    • (032) 434-9128
  • Cebu Provincial Hospital (Carcar City)
    • (032) 487-8120/ 487-8952
  • Cebu Provincial Hospital (Danao City)
    • (032) 262-0816/262-0819

PRIVATE HOSPITALS

  • San Lucas Medical Center (Minglanilla)
    • (032) 231-3898
  • Cebu South General Hospital (Naga City)
    • (032) 272-2223
  • Mendero Medical Center, Inc. (Consolacion)
    • (032) 236-0091/2397151

DOH Hotlines

  • DOH – Central Visayas 24/7 EMERGENCY HealthLine
    • (032) 411-6900 / 0967-221-9120 (Globe) / 0956-817-8967 (TM)
    • 0923-196-8249 (SUN) / 0961-577-7463 (SMART)
  • Department of Health COVID-19 National Hotline

Local Government Units

Baby Dinosaur perfectly preserved in its fossilized egg

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Now, I know what you were thinking because I was thinking the same thing. A perfectly preserved dinosaur egg found? Might as well be the Jurassic Park story coming into real life.

But luckily or sadly, however you want, the baby dinosaur dubbed as Baby Yingliang is actually already a fossil and will not hatch. It was found in southern China by stone mining company Yingliang Group, which is where it got its name.

Rare photo of the 70-million-year-old embryonic oviraptorid fossil courtesy of Lida Xing/Handout/Reuters

The egg was discovered in 2000, but they didn’t realize what’s inside until after 15 years when a few fragile bones were exposed by a crack in the egg’s surface.

It came from rocks estimated to be roughly 70 million years old and seemed almost ready to hatch with it being in its curled pre-hatching position but due to an unknown event buried the egg before it came out to the world.

The baby dino or embryo is a type of oviraptorosaur. They are a group of beaked therapod dinosaurs closely related to modern birds. They have lived about 130 million to 66 million years ago.

It is one of the most complete dinosaur embryos ever found and so perfectly preserved according to Darla Zelenitsky, a paleontologist specializing in dinosaur eggs.

It really is remarkable to see traces of creatures especially dinosaurs who have lived millions of years ago.

Experiencing mild symptoms? Here’s what you should do!

In anticipation of the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) announced Metro Manila’s transition to Alert Level 3 starting tomorrow until January 15.

What is the Omicron variant?

The Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant is a mutated COVID-19 virus first described in
South Africa last November 2021. Initial studies associate the Omicron Variant to
have evading immune protection and increased transmissibility.

When a virus circulates widely and causes numerous infections, the likelihood of a
virus mutating increases. The more opportunities a virus has to spread, the more opportunities it has to undergo changes.

The GOOD news?

Omicron cases have been documented to be mild, especially among those vaccinated and boosted, and vaccines and boosters do work.

The NOT-SO-GOOD news?

People who experience mild symptoms can easily transmit the virus when minimum public health standards (MPHS) are not diligently followed. Healthcare workers with
breakthrough infections will still need to undergo full 10-day isolation even if symptoms are mild – that means our hospitals are at risk of being understaffed again.

Hence, the Department of Health (DOH) calls on everyone to be “agents of compassion”, not “agents of transmission.” DOH urges the public to have the utmost concern for our health workers, for kids and sick people, and for the people around us.

Important Reminders:

  • If you are exposed, get yourself tested with the RIGHT TEST at the RIGHT TIME. Antigen tests help you determine the need to isolate but it has its limitations. It is most accurate when used by anyone experiencing symptoms.
  • While waiting for test results or when confirmed positive, ISOLATE, ISOLATE, and ISOLATE. Once confirmed, isolate for full 10 days from symptom onset (if with symptoms) or from time test was taken (if asymptomatic)
  • If you have been exposed to a suspect or confirmed COVID-19 case, don’t take this lightly. Automatically QUARANTINE for 7 days, if vaccinated; for 14 days, if not vaccinated.
  • Mind your mental health while isolated or in quarantine – download and use the Lusog-Isip App – it’s free!
  • If you have mild symptoms, use DOH-provided checklists to care for yourself at home. Get professional advice from telemedicine hotlines or primary care facilities especially when are fully vaccinated and boosted already. This shall help in keeping our hospital beds open for severe and critical COVID-19 cases, children who are not yet vaccinated as well as other patients suffering from non-COVID illnesses.

Omicron Variant Symptoms

Cold-like symptoms were the most commonly reported by those with the novel Omicron variety, according to early data provided on December 16 by the COVID Symptoms Study, which is run by the health science business Zoe and King’s College London.

Below are the top 5 symptoms reported:

  • Runny nose
  • Headache
  • Fatigue (moderate or severe)
  • Sneezing
  • Sore throat

Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization’s senior official in Europe, noted that 89% of patients in Europe with confirmed Omicron infections had symptoms similar to other coronavirus variations, such as cough, sore throat, and fever.

According to medical experts, the signs of Omicron infection in vaccinated persons may be much less than those who are unvaccinated, which could lead to instances being ignored.

ARE COVID-19 VACCINES EFFECTIVE AGAINST OMICRON VARIANT?

Yes. COVID-19 vaccines are effective for severe and critical forms of illness
caused by Omicron variant, which leads to hospitalization and death.

DOH Hotlines

For health concerns and emergencies, contact the DOH Central Visayas Center for Health Development 711 HealthLine: DIAL #0711 (Don’t forget to press the hashtag key on your phone for Globe and TM subscribers)

Other available contact numbers:

  • Globe: 0967 221 9120
  • TM: 0956 817 8967
  • Smart: 0923 196 8249 / 0961 577 7463
  • Telephone: (032) 411-6900

For the list of hospitals in Cebu with the corresponding hotlines, head on to https://sugbo.ph/2021/cebu-hospitals-hotline/.

Sudden rise of cases

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 4,600 additional cases of COVID-19 cases on Sunday, January 2. The top regions with most cases in the recent two weeks were the National Capital Region (NCR) with 3,729 or 72 percent; Calabarzon, 676 or 15 percent; and Region 3 (Central Luzon), 252 or 6 percent of the new cases.

With the detection of the imported cases of Omicron variant, the Department also urges everyone to adhere to the minimum public standards and properly wear face masks, frequently wash hands with soap and water or alcohol, observe physical distancing, ensure proper ventilation, and avoid crowded areas.

We need to sustainably cut transmission through a combination of vaccination
and booster shots once eligible, diligent practice of mask-hugas-iwas-airflow, and early isolation if with symptoms. These actions have been effective against other
variants.

Sugboanons, let’s do our part to avoid locking down. Compassion, not transmission.

LOOK: The World’s Most Expensive Yacht costs P240 Billion

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We don’t even have millions or hundreds of thousands to spare but there is a list of luxurious yachts that costs billions. Here we are only going to elaborate on the top three on the list of the Most Expensive Yacht in the World.

History Supreme’ which costs $4.8 billion or PHP 240 billion, has been revealed to be the most expensive yacht in the world. Yes, that is a no laughing amount with it being 100 feet long and covered in 100,000kg of gold, platinum, and jewels. It sure looks as expensive as it costs.

Here are the Top 5 most expensive yachts in the world:

1. History Supreme – P240 Billion

  • Deck, dining area, rails, and anchor are all crafted from precious metals
  • Vessel’s base is wrapped in a thin layer of gold
  • Master bedroom features a statue made from genuine Tyrannosaurus Rex bones
  • Owned by Robert Knok

2. Eclipse – P75 Billion

  • Has two helipads and two swimming pools
  • With 24 guest bedrooms, a disco hall, and a mini-submarine
  • With gym, dance floor, underwater lights, beach club, wifi connection, beauty salon, tender garage and deck jacuzzi, etc.
  • Owned by Roman Abramovich

3. Streets of Monaco – P55 Billion

  • French Riviera-inspired The 508-foot-long superyacht
  • With onboard casino, racetrack, and three swimming pools
  • A mini-submarine helipad, seven guest suites, a mini waterfall
  • A restaurant with an underwater view

4. Azzam – P30 Billion

  • Most complex and challenging yacht to have ever been made
  • 590-feet long yacht; one of the fastest with a speed of 35 kmph
  • Features two gas turbines and two diesel engines with a total power of 35048 kW
  • Capable of travelling at high speed in both warm and shallow water
  • Owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nayan

5. Topaz – P26 Billion

  • Stunning Lürssen built superyacht
  • Large jacuzzi on the main deck, a swimming pool, double helicopter landing pads
  • State-of-the-art gym, cinema, conference room
  • Owned by Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahya

All these luxury makes us a little bit jealous and will definitely make us feel rich if we ever get the chance to ride one of them. The important question is would you dare to ride?

The ‘We Bare Bears’ are back as Baby Bears!

Our favorite bear trio is back!

Their awkward attempts at integrating with the human world in the San Francisco Bay Area and fun social interactions made them a fan favorite not only by children but adults as well.

Let us introduce the three bears in case you haven’t met them yet. Grizz is known to be bubbly, hyperactive, loud, and talkative, while Panda is neurotic, artistic, and something of a drama king and Ice Bear is a character that is almost always distant and emotionless and speaks epic one-liners.

Now the cuteness doesn’t stop there as they are back as babies! Yes, cutie baby bears will fill up our screens.

This spin-off is titled “We Baby Bears” which follows Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear as their baby selves.  The bear siblings travel around the world in search of a “home” and along the way, meet and make new friends.

Their 2-episode premiere is on Saturday, January 8 at 10:30 AM on Cartoon Network followed by a new episode that will premiere every subsequent Saturday.

The original theme song for “We Baby Bears” is performed by TRI.BE who speaks and sings in Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. This decision of a quadrilingual group to sing the ost is perfect to convey their message of inclusivity and acceptance according to Amy Friedman, the Head of Kids & Family Programming, Warner Bros.

We Baby Bears featured guest stars includes:

  • Anjali Bhimani
  • Rhys Darby
  • Janeane Garofalo
  • Young M.A.
  • Jason Mantzoukas
  • Stephen Oyoung
  • Willow Smith
  • Bernardo Velasco

As all animated and cartoon shows, lessons are embedded in every episode and we bare bears have always had inclusivity. This time with their younger selves, one of its final lessons to be imparted is for them to realize that “home” can mean wherever they are, as long as they’re together.

Ivana, Liza, Janine among ‘Most Beautiful Faces in the World’ of 2021

Ivana Alawi was recently ranked 1st on the list of the Top 10 Content Creators for Youtube Philippines. And it seems like Ivana is just getting started with the recognition for not only is she shining in the vlogging world but also in the face department.

She is sitting pretty in 4th place in the Most Beautiful Woman in the World for this year by film critic website TC Candler and the only Filipina who made it on the top 10.

Ivana ranked 11th last year and jumped 7 places to her rank now.

Taking the title Most Beautiful Face in the World of 2021 is Blackpink’s Thai rapper Lisa Manoban.

Blackpink’s Lisa Manoban
Blackpink’s Lisa Manoban

Another one of our pretty faces has made the list as well, Filipino actress, Liza Soberano, which places 18th.  She is no stranger to this list as she was no. 1 last 2017. 

There is also actress Janine Gutierrez ranked 78th and Filipino-American singer Bella Poarch ranked 95th.

Liza Soberano
Janine Gutierrez
Bella Poarch

Top 10 Most Beautiful Faces in the World 2021

1. Lisa Manoban, a member of South Korean girl group, Blackpink
2. Emilie Nereng, a Norwegian blogger 
3. Halima Aden, a Somali-American model 
4. Ivana Alawi, actress, Youtuber
5. Nancy Jewel McDonie, member of South Korean girl group- Momoland 
6. Yael Shelbia, an Israeli model (1st last year)
7. Tzuyu, member of South Korean girl group-Twice
8. Lyodra Ginting, an Indonesian singer-actress
9. Jasmine Tookes, a supermodel
10. Nana (Im Jin-an), a South Korean singer, actress and model

Some of The Independent Critics criteria:

  • aesthetic perfection
  • grace, elegance
  • originality
  • daring, passion
  • class, poise
  • joy
  • promise, hope

This annual list aims to cherish the feminine aesthetic and open the world’s eyes to a unique, diverse, and international collection of beautiful faces.