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Cebu logs 22 new cases on November 24

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November 24, 2021

On Wednesday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of November 24, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 22 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 18 new recoveries, and 0 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 104,106, while the active cases slightly increased to 495 (from 491).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,206 (+8 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,587 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 1,517 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 102

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,661 (+0 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,148 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 469 (+0 new)
– Active cases:44

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,121 (+4 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,645 (+3 new)
– Total deaths: 441 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 35

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 37,118 (+10 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,300 (+15 new)
– Total deaths: 2,504 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 314

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 495 (from 491)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 104,106 (+22 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 98,680 (+18 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,931 (+0 new*)

A total of 1,883 laboratory results were released today.

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 logs 16 new cases on November 23

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Ram Mancelita

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November 23, 2021

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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 November 23, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 16 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 21 new recoveries, and 0 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 104,085, while the active cases slightly dropped to 491 (from 496).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,197 (+4 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,587 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 1,517 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 93

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,662 (+2 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,149 (+7 new)
– Total deaths: 469 (+0 new)
– Active cases:44

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,117 (+3 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,642 (+7 new)
– Total deaths: 441 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 34

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 37,109 (+7 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,285 (+7 new)
– Total deaths: 2,504 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 320

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 491 (from 496)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 104,085 (+16 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 98,663 (+21 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,931 (+0 new*)

A total of 2,368 laboratory results were released today.

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):

New Alzheimer’s vaccine may reverse memory loss

Marel Baluyos

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November 23, 2021

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New Alzheimer’s vaccine may reverse memory loss

A vaccine against the tragedy that is Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) may reverse memory loss.

This is what researchers from the US and Germany suggests as it was able to do so in their mice trials of said vaccine.

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. It affects the part of the brain responsible for thoughts, memories and language and it is progressive which makes it the worst to the person and to their family.

How the vaccine works

Protollin is the substance used in the vaccine to stimulate the immune system. The vaccine activates your immune system where they fight to clear the beta amyloid plaques in the brain that accumulates in people with dementia.

The vaccine is expected to be a nontoxic treatment that would prevent Alzheimer’s in people at risk and slow Alzheimer’s disease on others.

Photo from unsplash.com by Sharon McCutcheon

Nasal vaccine clinical trial

After nearly 20 years of research led by Dr. Howard L. Weiner, they are now eager to move to the human clinical trials after their success on the animal trials.

This Phase I clinical trial aims to determine the safety and tolerability/dosage of the nasal vaccine to each patient. The next phase of the trials go well will be focused on its effectiveness.

Photo from bostonglobe.com
(Dr. Howard L. Weiner, co-director of the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL)

Phase I clinical trial

Location: Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Participants: 16 participants between the ages of 60 and 85
with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s but generally healthy

This has been a very long and exhausting battle for everyone affected by Alzheimer’s Disease. Hopefully this vaccine will work to ease the sadness and pain in this world.

Ayala Cebu cinemas to reopen this November 30

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Marel Baluyos

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November 23, 2021

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Ayala Cebu cinemas to reopen this November 30

Nothing beats watching movies on the big screen. The atmosphere, the surround sound, and just the overall feels just hit differently.

Cebu, like many other places in the country, has already been placed under the ‘more relaxed’ Alert Level 2 that allows re-opening of the cinemas for the first time since the lockdown and quarantines have begun. With this, according to Ayala Center Cebu Management, the official reopening date for its cinemas will be on November 30, 2021.

This announcement is just in time to give us hope on watching the most anticipated Marvel movies, the Eternals as well as to give us plenty of time to get our vaccine shots.

As of this time, all we know is that only vaccinated individuals are allowed to enter the malls and enjoy the cinemas for now.

ALERT LEVEL 2

Alert level 2 in definition by the “Guidelines on the Implementation of Alert Levels System for Covid-19 Response in Pilot Areas”, refers to areas wherein case transmission is low and decreasing, healthcare utilization is low or case counts are low but increasing, or case counts are low and decreasing but total bed utilization rate and intensive care unit utilization rate is increasing.

SOME ESTABLISHMENTS/ ACTIVITIES ALLOWED FOR AREAS UNDER ALERT LEVEL 2

Venues for meeting, incentives, conferences and exhibitions
Social events such as parties, wedding receptions, debut, birthday and reunions
Tourist attractions such as museums, galleries, exhibits, parks, public gardens and scenic viewpoints or overlooks
Amusement parks/theme parks
Recreational venues such as internet cafes, arcades, bowling alleys, skating rinks and swimming pools
Cinema and movie houses
Limited face-to-face classes for basic and higher education
Licensure or entrance/qualifying exams
Dine-in services such as kiosks, restaurants and eateries
Personal care establishments like barbershops, hair salons, spas, reflexology among others
Fitness studios, gyms and individual non-contact exercise and sports
Film, music and television production

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These alert levels system though are new community quarantine classifications that aims to manage and minimize the risk of the disease through system indicators, triggers and thresholds determined by the IATF.

We are starting to loosen the restrictions in our country so this is hoping that everyone will do their part by being vaccinated as well.

Note: In IATF’s Alert Level system, Alert Level 2 permits maximum of 50% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated individuals only. Those below 18 years of age, even if unvaccinated, may enjoy 70% outdoor venue capacity.

Cebu logs 5 new cases on November 22

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Ram Mancelita

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November 22, 2021

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On Monday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of November 22, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 5 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 40 new recoveries, and 5 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 104,068, while the active cases slightly dropped to 496 (from 532).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,194 (+4 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,588 (+16 new)
– Total deaths: 1,517 (+4 new)
– Active cases: 89

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,660 (+0 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,142 (+3 new)
– Total deaths: 469 (+0 new)
– Active cases:49

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,114 (+0 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,635 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 441 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 38

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 37,100 (+1 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,276 (+21 new)
– Total deaths: 2,504 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 320

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 496 (from 532)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 104,068 (+5 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 98,641 (+40 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,931 (+5 new*)

A total of 772 laboratory results were released today.

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):

Why is Air Pollution getting worse in New Delhi, India?

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Marel Baluyos

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November 22, 2021

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Why is Air Pollution getting worse in New Delhi, India?

We all know that air pollution is getting worse all over the world but in India it seems to be an annual thing where it gets worse in the winter months.

The extreme level of air pollution in Delhi, India that can be clearly seen through its thick smog has been present since the festival of Diwali last November 4.

The Atmospheric levels of PM2.5 which are fine particles that can be inhaled and clog people’s lungs are currently so high its way above World Health Organization’s (WHO) safety guidelines.

They recorded a consistent above 300 micrograms per cubic metre and other parts of the city are close to or higher than 400 micrograms and it is now considered a “severe” case.

WHO air quality index (AQI):

0-50 Good
51-100 Satisfactory

Imagine a human hair is already at 50-70 μm diameter, how much smaller are these particles with just 2.5 μm diameter or less floating in the air.

Various factors viewed as cause to the Air Pollution

Seasonal Burning of farm stubble which are residue from rice and other crops to make way for growing wheat even though the practice was already banned.
Factory emissions throughout different neighboring states
Traffic fumes caused by vehicle traffic that increases during Diwali as people are going out and buying gifts or visiting family and friends
General weather during winter with low wind speed, pollutants are trapped in the lower atmosphere.
Fireworks during the Diwali festival. Though not all fireworks produce a lot of PM2.5 particles, it still has hazardous and toxic substances.

Schools and colleges have been closed indefinitely and their government employees are ordered to work from home until 21 November due to the worsening smog.

Where to Watch Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special in the Philippines

Marel Baluyos

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November 22, 2021

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Where to Watch Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special in the Philippines

It’s time to get back to the wizarding world my fellow Potterheads.

Can you believe that our all-time favorite magical series came out 20 years ago? The first Harry Potter movie came out in 2001 and our lives were never the same again.

To mark the occasion, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts Special will reunite our Harry, Hermione and Ron on January 1, 2022.

Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint will take a trip down memory lane from the making of the film that started it all, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to the whole franchise experience. They will be joined by the filmmaker itself Chris Columbus and some other cast members.

Watch in HBO GO

Calm your hearts, for Filipino Potterheads will not be robbed as we can also catch the show via streaming platform HBO GO.

We will get to use the time-turner once again as this special will feature in-depth interviews, cast conversations, and for sure never-before-heard behind the scene stories which will feed our hearts full.

Other casts expected to make an appearance:

Tom Marvolo Riddle (Lord Voldemort)- Ralph Fiennes
Draco Malfoy- Tom Felton
Bellatrix Lestrange- Helena Bonham Carter
Rubeus Hagrid – Robbie Coltrane
Lucius Malfoy – Jason Isaacs
Sirius black- Gary Oldman
Dolores Umbridge – Imelda Staunton

The Weasleys

Fred Weasley- James Phelps
George Weasley- Oliver Phelps
Arthur Weasley – Mark Williams
Ginny Weasley- Bonnie Wright

Dumbledore’s Army Squad

Dean Thomas -Alfred Enoch
Neville Longbottom- Matthew Lewis
Luna Lovegood- Evanna Lynch
Quirinus Quirrel – Ian Hart

“This retrospective is a tribute to everyone whose lives were touched by this cultural phenomenon—from the talented cast and crew who poured their heart and soul into this extraordinary film franchise to the passionate fans who continue to keep the Wizarding World spirit alive 20 years later,” -Tom Ascheim, president of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics in Variety

Hogwarts Tournament of Houses

Yes. It was not a ruse. There really is a four-part competition event, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses that is a bracket-style quiz hosted by the one and only Helen Mirren just for us fans. The tournament will stream weekly every Monday starting November 29.

I think its time for our seasonal binge-watch of all eight Harry Potter movies in preparation for the special.

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HOMA Resort and Spa: Classy vacation home in charming Camotes

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November 22, 2021

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HOMA Resort and Spa: Classy vacation home in charming Camotes

Introducing your tropical home away from home: HOMA Resort and Spa!

Located on a hill overlooking Santiago Bay in paradisical Camotes Island, HOMA provides a luxurious stay amidst the lush forest of the island fronting the vivid blue sea.

A haven in a tropical paradise

HOMA welcomes tourists and guests to its spacious 5,000 square meters of resort grounds. Within the property, a Filipino-inspired theme combined with sleek modern designs splashes across their architecture, creating a high-class tropical atmosphere.

Thanks to its proximity to both the beach and the forest, the resort is always surrounded by the calming sounds and refreshing smells of nature. What could beat the sun, fresh air, and the song of waves all day?

Among the amenities of the property are a private restaurant and bar, a garden, outdoor swimming pools, a jacuzzi overlooking the sea, and its private beach area. They also feature classy accommodation in five separate buildings.

All these make HOMA Resort and Spa nothing short of paradise.

At home and at peace

As a standalone resort and home, HOMA comes packed to the brim (or shall we say roof) with amenities to make you comfortable. From furnished rooms and houses to clean bathrooms and showers, everything was made for your maximum comfort.

Their luxury rooms are fully-furnished with a queen-sized bed plus an extra semi-double bed, a lounging and seating area, a flat-screen TV, a personal closet, and a classy bathroom. These rooms also have direct access to a terrace fronting the beautiful sea view.

HOMA Resort is just perfect for a family trip or an intimate vacation with your loved ones!

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Room rates:

Deluxe Room: ₱3,500 per night, good for 2 persons

Inclusions:

Queen-sized bed
- Air-conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Private toilet and bath
- Breakfast is included
- Access to resort amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- ₱500 charge for extra person

Bungalow House: ₱4,500 per night good for 3 persons

Inclusions:

2 Queen-sized beds
- Private toilet and bath
- Air-conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Lounging porch
- Breakfast is included
- Access to resort amenities
- Free Wi-Fi

Check-in is at 2PM and check-out is at 11AM

Other Information:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homaresort/
Contact numbers: 0917-865-8855 (Alex); 0995-134-4968 (Mario)
Email: [email protected] ; Alternative: [email protected]

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Bituon, Brgy. Santiago, San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “HOMA Resort Hotel” in Camotes Islands.

Cebu logs 9 new cases on November 21

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Ram Mancelita

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November 21, 2021

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On Sunday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of November 21, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 9 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 16 new recoveries, and 0 new death. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 104,065, while the active cases slightly dropped to 532 (from 539).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,190 (+2 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,575 (+9 new)
– Total deaths: 1,513 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 102

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,660 (+1 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,139 (+4 new)
– Total deaths: 469 (+0 new)
– Active cases:52

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,115 (+0 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,636 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 441 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 38

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 37,100 (+6 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,256 (+3 new)
– Total deaths: 2,504 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 340

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 532 (from 539)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 104,065 (+9 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 98,606 (+16 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 4,927 (+0 new*)

A total of 1,185 laboratory results were released today.

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):

Theater Is Back! ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ Cast Returns to the Stage

Marel Baluyos

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November 21, 2021

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Theater Is Back! ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ Cast Returns to the Stage

“Buksan and Puso at Isipan, paliparin ang Kamalayan”

Yes. We can now again sing this iconic line at the top of our lungs as Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts Worlds Manila in Pasay welcomes theater-goers with “Ang Muling El Bimbo”: AHEB Homecoming Concert.

Photo from Full House Theater Company Facebook Page

Their first live concert after a long hiatus due to the pandemic will surely give us the feels again. And nothing beats a live performance more than any other.

Ang Huling El Bimbo is a musical featuring the songs of the most iconic 90’s band Eraserheads written by Dingdong Novenario. It gained quite the fame during the quarantine period as a recorded 2019 performance was streamed for free online on the official YouTube channel and Facebook page of ABS-CBN from May 8 to 9, 2020.

The songs, the acting, and the heart of that performance resonated to every Filipino watching and saved us somehow during the isolation.

A warm and touching story

It follows the story of three friends: Hector, Emman, and Anthony in a mini-reunion 20 years after their college graduation. A series of flashback scenes revealed their story one by one and all the challenges they faced to get where they are now. A story that unfolded through songs of Eraserheads that almost every Filipino if not all recognizes and memorized by heart.

The Homecoming Concert is set to be this December 10 at 8 pm with its cast Reb Atadero & Bibo Reyes (Hector Samala), Carla Guevara-Laforteza, Tanya Manalang & Gab Pangilinan (Joy Manawari), OJ Mariano & Vic Robinsons (Emman Azarcon), Phi Palmos (Anthony/AJ Cruz), and Sheila Francisco (Tiya Dely), with the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra.

Rates & Other Information

Rates:

SVIP – P7,451
VIP – P6,387
GOLD – P4,790
SILVER – P3,194
BRONZE – P1,065

Other Information:

Video on Demand available via KTX.ph on December 12, 2021, 8 PM.
For inquiries and reservations:
- Girah Manaligod • 0917 872 8309
- Neil Crisostomo • 0917 658 9378
- King Feria • 0917 823 9602

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

How the vaccine works

Nasal vaccine clinical trial

Phase I clinical trial

ALERT LEVEL 2

SOME ESTABLISHMENTS/ ACTIVITIES ALLOWED FOR AREAS UNDER ALERT LEVEL 2

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

Various factors viewed as cause to the Air Pollution

Watch in HBO GO

Other casts expected to make an appearance:

The Weasleys

Dumbledore’s Army Squad

Hogwarts Tournament of Houses

A haven in a tropical paradise

At home and at peace

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Room rates:

Inclusions:

Inclusions:

Other Information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

DOH-7 FULL REPORT (CENTRAL VISAYAS):

A warm and touching story

Rates & Other Information

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