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Additional LTO Test for Driver’s License Renewal may be suspended

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Additional LTO Test for Driver’s License Renewal may be suspended

Getting your driver’s license is hard enough but it seemed like renewing it has some complicated future as well with the recent Land Transportation Office additional requirements.

These additional LTO driver’s license renewal requirements have one in particular that caused a series of complaints. Renewals are required to have an eight-hour driving test, which is said to have the purpose of alleviating the spread of COVID-19.

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The test, referred here, can be taken either offline through accredited driving schools or institutions with payment or online through the Land Transportation Management System Portal, or LTMS Portal, for free.

But don’t fret yet as it may be suspended as Representative Rufus Rodriguez created House Resolution No. 2325, which urges the LTO to suspend the driver’s license requirement during the pandemic. Furthermore, this is now being backed by the Department of Justice.

The lawmaker has beforehand called out the LTO for the suspension which caught the attention of the DOJ.

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The support comes with a letter signed by Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar sent to transport committee chairperson Edgar Sarmiento.

“(While) it is a function that is necessary, proper and incidental to the power of the LTO to issue driver’s licenses […] it is a function that properly pertains to the LTO and it is not contemplated by EO No. 1101, s. 1985, that said function be performed by an LTO-accredited driving school or institution. For this reason, we support the adoption of House Resolution No. 2325” – Emmeline Aglipay-Villar in the letter

Rodriguez has also released a statement saying he hopes the LTO will “now finally listen and cease from imposing this requirement”, a direct quote.

Don’t forget to be alert to updates regarding this suspension as it may determine the hassle and waste of resources you’ll have in the near future.

Also read:

How to renew your Driver’s License with a 10-Year Validity
Where to get the required Comprehensive Driver’s Education (CDE) in Cebu
2021 Guide: Getting a Driver’s License from LTO-Cebu

Philippines ranks 2nd with Most Female Inventors in 74 Countries

Marel Baluyos
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Philippines ranks 2nd with Most Female Inventors in 74 Countries

In a world where men dominate visibility in almost every category, especially in science, women of our generation are being seen more and more.

And I wrote visibility because we have always been there in the background not being shone light.

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But now, we are so done with that and we don’t even have to look far to take pride in what women can do as the Philippines ranks second with the Top 10 list of most female inventors in 74 countries. This is according to the data from the World Intellectual Property Organization.

You may already have an idea on patents and intellectual properties but to those who don’t know, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is Switzerland-based and operates through the Patent Cooperation Treaty. They assist individuals and institutions in seeking patent protection for their inventions.

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The 74 countries were ranked based on how large a percentage of those that applied for patents in 2021 were female.

Yes. Filipinas are a force to be reckoned with 38% patent applicants in 2021, the second-highest number of women inventors applying for international patents.

Cuba ranked first with 53% of applicants being female and third after the Philippines is Portugal with 34% with the last on top 10 being Japan with 10%.

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Full List of Most Female Inventors -Applicants for International Patents

  1. Cuba – 53%
  2. Philippines – 38%
  3. Portugal – 34%
  4. Romania – 28%
  5. Spain – 26%
  6. China – 24%
  7. United States – 16%
  8. United Kingdom – 14%
  9. Germany – 12%
  10. Japan – 10%

We are in awe of the brilliance of Filipino women in our daily lives now the world can see it too. And we’ll never know, the next big thing in Science might just be a Filipina.

Cebu logs 86 new cases on February 24

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Cebu logs 86 new cases on February 24

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 24, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 86 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 207 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases declined to 2,118 (from 2,318).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 53,380 (+33 new)
– Total recoveries: 50,844 (+174 new)
– Total deaths: 1,662 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 874

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 16,954 (+11 new)
– Total recoveries: 16,347 (+12 new)
– Total deaths: 502 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 105

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 15,328 (+9 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,690 (+16 new)
– Total deaths: 486 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 152

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 45,830 (+33 new)
– Total recoveries: 42,214 (+5 new)
– Total deaths: 2,750 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 866

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,997 (from 2,118)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 131,492 (+86 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 124,095 (+207 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,400 (+2 new)

A total of 1,554 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):

Cebu City lifts curfew, now allows kids and unvaxxed in malls

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Cebu City lifts curfew, now allows kids and unvaxxed in malls

There is no stopping Cebu from bouncing back.

On its 85th Charter Day, Cebu City announced the newly signed Executive Order ‘Oplan Kagawasan’ that eases almost all restrictions and just maintains the minimum public health standards like wearing of face masks and observing social distancing.

Here are the highlights of the new executive order:

  • No more curfew in Cebu City. Bars, restaurants, and other establishments are now allowed to operate beyond 12 midnight.
  • Kids are now allowed malls. No more age restrictions in entering any establishment in Cebu City.
  • Unvaccinated individuals are now allowed to enter establishments in Cebu City. Vaccination cards are no longer required but getting vaccinated is still highly encouraged.

Executive Order 163:

Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes lifted the city’s curfew hours on February 16, the day the entire island of Cebu was placed under the less restrictive Alert Level 2.

Two days after, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia signed Executive Order No. 5 lifting the province-wide curfew during the implementation of alert level 2 beginning today, February 18, 2022.

Lapu-Lapu City is the lone city on the island of Cebu that has not yet lifted the curfew hours.

Also read:

No more curfew in Cebu Province, Mandaue City

South Korea opens Free Scholarship Program for Filipinos this 2022

Marel Baluyos
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South Korea opens Free Scholarship Program for Filipinos this 2022

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has opened its doors again as applications for the 2022 KOICA scholarship program are now being accepted.

KOICA was established in April 1991 as a government agency by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea to maximize South Korea’s grant aid programs for developing countries.

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Development cooperation now has broadened into promoting sustainable development, strengthening partnerships with developing partners, global concerns such as the environment, poverty reduction, and gender mainstreaming.

Scholarship Benefits are:

  • Free tuition fee
  • Monthly allowance
  • Air fare
  • Accommodation
  • Settlement allowance
  • Scholarship completion grants
  • Insurance
  • Extracurricular activities
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They have projects on 125 countries from different parts of the world like Asia Pacific, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

This year’s scholarship will aim to train key leaders from partner countries to be able to contribute to the socio-economic development of their home countries. This project includes 28 master’s programs and 2 doctorates.

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Applicant Requirements

KOICA Master’s Degrees

  • Citizen of a partner country (officially recommended by the country’s government)
  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
  • Public official or publicly-affiliated worker
  • Can meet the university’s selection criteria

KOICA Doctoral Degrees

  • Those meeting the above selection criteria for a master’s degree
  • A master’s degree holder of KOICA’s Scholarship Programs

Scholarship applications will be collected by the government and sent to KOICA Overseas Office or the Korean embassy.

Note: The application period starts on March 20, 2022. Full details will be on their official website.

Photo from KOICA
Photo from KOICA

From P600 Capital, Homemade Siomai Business now earns P600k a month

Marel Baluyos
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From P600 Capital, Homemade Siomai Business now earns P600k a month

We have embraced siomai long ago as a favorite dish here in the Philippines, especially in Cebu. Siomai sa Tisa has been and is still the talk of the town whenever it comes to siomai and we never forget to order it in dimsum diners.

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It is literally everywhere in every corner that it makes you wonder if it’s a good business idea and if the profit is worthy of considering.

Teresita Barrientos certainly thinks so, as her homemade siomai business has been thriving for 17 years. Named Ayo’s Siomai, it became a favorite among their neighbors with it being sold out day after day.

Teresita Barrientos, Owner of AYO’s Siomai | Photo from Pera Paraan YouTube Channel

Now the secret is shared, as they say that they only use pure ground pork with no additives. This top-notch quality of purely natural ingredients is what brought their customers to them.

Teresita lost her job amid the pandemic which became a blessing in disguise as it paved the way for her to focus on their siomai business.

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With a starting capital of only P500, she and her husband tried to maximize their market by working on two separate stalls in different locations but was proven to be difficult so they turned to social media to promote their business and voila, it became a “blockbuster” hit.

Photo from Pera Paraan YouTube Channel

They are now earning P20,000 every day and could even reach P50,000 a day.

How to make homemade siomai

  1. Prepare salt, pepper, crushed onions, egg, ground pork.
  2. Mix everything together.
  3. Fold and prepare the ground pork in a dumpling wrapper.
  4. Steam it for 10 minutes.

Note: Don’t overcrowd your steamer.

Photo from Pera Paraan YouTube Channel

Huwag susuko, dapat kailangan laban lang para maabot natin ang mga pangarap natin,

Teresita

 Starting something and working for it will pay off in the end and Teresita’s siomai just proved it again.

Philippines as the Ultimate Retirement Destination in Asia

Marel Baluyos
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Philippines as the Ultimate Retirement Destination in Asia

We all got to retire at some point and believe it or not. Our country is the best place to retire.

This is not just a proclamation but an observed fact backed with data. Retirees especially “expats,” a person who lives outside their native country have three vital criteria to consider when they settle — its affordability, living standards, and sustainability.

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The Philippines effortlessly fits all of the above criteria becoming the prime retirement destination in Asia, with over 3.7 million foreign tourists in mid-2018 to prove just that.

Here are four solid reasons why the Philippines is the perfect fit for you to retire.

1. High standard of living at a much lower cost

In short, it’s cheap. You don’t have to be very rich to live comfortably in the Philippines. You already have access to great weather, fresh air, lush mountains, beautiful beaches, beautiful scenery, and rich culture all for free. The wealth in natural resources and the lower cost of living are the main reasons why expats choose to retire in the Philippines. Expats can live comfortably at $800-$1200 a month so it’s like vacation all-year-round if they live here in the Philippines.

Binondo, Manila | Photo from Unsplash

2. Hospitality and Fluency

We all know that Filipinos are known for their hospitality but it doesn’t hurt for it to be proven with data. A study on expat global views in 2017 revealed that 45% of expats residing in the Philippines “felt like home instantly or in less than six months”. It also showed that 56% of expats felt that Filipinos welcome people regardless of race, faith, gender, or sexual orientation. The Filipinos are also fluent in English which makes the adjustment easier.

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3. Investments and incentives are aplenty

The Philippines’s hospitality doesn’t end in interaction though as it also provides several special benefits for expats and foreign retirees. From a government agency dedicated to attracting and assisting expats to them receiving a duty-free import of $7000 worth of household goods. The country is also famous for foreign retirees starting businesses and investments. One result of the survey/study mentioned earlier is that 52% found better personal fulfillment working in the Philippines than in their home countries.

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4. No-hassle permanent residency for foreign retirees.

Retirees avoid a hassle at all costs which is why retiring in the Philippines is a perfect choice for them as documentation processing here is so swift for them. Constantly renewing visas doesn’t seem to be worth the headache of the other choice of countries.

In the Philippines, once you are a permanent resident, you get to stay in the Philippines for as long as you wish. You can leave and return without ever re-applying for residency.

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It truly is a dream to stay and retire here in the Philippines.

Cebu logs 91 new cases on February 23

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Cebu logs 91 new cases on February 23

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 23, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 91 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 308 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases declined to 2,118 (from 2,318).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 53,347 (+45 new)
– Total recoveries: 50,670 (+186 new)
– Total deaths: 1,662 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,015

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 16,943 (+5 new)
– Total recoveries: 16,336 (+11 new)
– Total deaths: 501 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 106

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 15,319 (+9 new)
– Total recoveries: 14,674 (+30 new)
– Total deaths: 486 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 159

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 45,797 (+32 new)
– Total recoveries: 42,210 (+81 new)
– Total deaths: 2,749 (+3 new)
– Active cases: 838

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 2,118 (from 2,318)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 131,406 (+91 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 123,890 (+308 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,398 (+3 new)

A total of 1,483 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):

Ina Raymundo’s son Jakob steals netizens’ hearts

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Ina Raymundo’s son Jakob steals netizens’ hearts

“Where did my little munchkin go?” – Ina Raymundo

Filipino celebrity mom Ina Raymundo still could not believe that her 17-year-old son Jakob Poturnak is now taller than her and all grown up.

Ina shared on Instagram throwback photos of a baby Jakob and their recent photo together that shows how tall her son is now.

She wrote: “The upside to having a tall son, he looks like my “Kuya”😋 But on a serious note, where did my little munchkin go? 🥺#myonlysonshine#JakPot”

Check out more photos of Jakob Poturnak in his younger years:

Jakob turned 17 on April 20, 2021, and is a proud D1 college baseball player for Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes Division 1 as the highest level of college athletics in the United States. Because it gives the most scholarships, it is considered highly competitive.

Jakob has been playing baseball since he was only six years old. He studied high school at the International School Manila.

He is the only son of Ina and her husband. Aside from Jakob, the couple has four other children—Erika, who is currently studying at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in the US, Anika, Mikaela, and Minka.

Beautiful and Exclusive Resort to Stay in San Remigio

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Beautiful and Exclusive Resort to Stay in San Remigio

San Remigio is certainly a place in Cebu most tourists both local and foreign look forward to when it comes to beaches.

Photo from The MC Beach House Facebook Page
Photo from The MC Beach House Facebook Page

The place is relatively known for its beautiful sunset views, with various resorts showcasing this as San Remigio is a good spot for sunset-watching. The MC Beach House might just be the new contender as one of the best beach houses in the area.

Photo from The MC Beach House Facebook Page

Located in Victoria, San Remigio, The MC Beach House is a newly-opened exclusive beach house that is available for rent for a couple nights, all complete with amenities that come in renting an exclusive beach house.

Photo from The MC Beach House Facebook Page

With fully-furnished rooms, entertainment room with a wide-screen TV and a kitchen with complete equipment and utensils, staying here is basically momentarily living at your dream rest house by the beach.

The experience is more than complete especially if an itinerary is well-prepared while staying here as almost anything is indeed possible. From grilling everyone’s favorite ‘sinugba’, to singing karaoke while taking shots with friends, one could only imagine the memorable nights that would happen here.

Photo from The MC Beach House Facebook Page
Photo from The MC Beach House Facebook Page

Comes with it as an exclusive pool that has an overlooking view of the beach, as well as you have guessed it, the sunset. With tropical trees and fresh air in the background, nothing can beat watching the sunset by the exclusive pool, especially with loved ones.

Photo from The MC Beach House Facebook Page

As it is exclusive, the beach house is perfect for intimate affairs such as bonding with family and friends, up to even productive activities like team building. This is all possible as the place is huge, not to mention the exclusivity gives the freedom to its guests to bond their hearts out.

Photo from The MC Beach House Facebook Page
Photo from The MC Beach House Facebook Page
Photo from The MC Beach House Facebook Page

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

RATES

The entire beach house will be rented for those who want to visit which can accommodate up to 12 people.

  • Rent Rate – P15,000 per night with minimum stay of 2 nights
  • Add-on Rate per Head – P300 (only applicable if the group exceeds over 15 pax)

AMENITIES

Of course, the exclusive rental of the beach house comes with awesome perks such as:

  • 3 comfortable and air-conditioned rooms good for 4 people each
  • Exclusive use of beach and pool
  • Complete kitchen equipment
  • Entertainment room with wide-screen TV

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact Location: Victoria, San Remigio, Cebu

BY BUS: Head on to Cebu North Bus Terminal and hop on a bus for San Remigio. Fare is around P200-P300 pesos. Tell the driver that you’re going to get off at Tambongon Public Market. Upon arrival, you can ride a habal-habal or tricycle to The MC Beach House. Fare is around P20-P25 pesos.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “The MC Beach House” in Victoria, San Remigio, Cebu. Parking space is available.

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