On Friday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of September 10, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 360 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 638 new recoveries, and 36 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 96,758, while the active cases increased to 9,820 (from 10,199).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 39,157 (+123 new) – Total recoveries: 34,650 (+144 new) – Total deaths: 1,221 (+3 new) – Active cases: 3,286
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 12,671 (+46 new) – Total recoveries: 11,066 (+41 new) – Total deaths: 323 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,282
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 11,421 (+55 new) – Total recoveries: 9,820 (+150 new) – Total deaths: 344 (+6 new) – Active cases: 1,257
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 33,509 (+136 new) – Total recoveries: 27,648 (+303 new) – Total deaths: 1,866 (+26 new) – Active cases: 3,995
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 9,820 (from 10,199)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 96,758 (+360 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 83,184 (+638 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,754 (+36 new*)
A total of 4,360 laboratory results were released for 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.
Alfresco dining has become a preferred choice for those who want to dine out safely. Giving you several safe options for an outdoor dining experience, here’s a quick guide of alfresco choices at Ayala Malls Central Bloc.
1. Restaurants
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Photo from Ayala Central Bloc Instagram Account
Photo from Ayala Central Bloc Instagram Account
Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Garden Row have a lot to offer from Filipino, Japanese to Korean cuisine when you want to dine safely with your family. Choose from Griller’s, Menya Hachi, NY Buffalo, Wingers, and Wolflink at the Corte, Ground Floor & Boy Zugba, Sachi Ramen, and Yukga Korean BBQ at the Garden Row.
2. Fast food
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Photo from Ayala Central Bloc Instagram Account
For a quick lunch or a quiet dinner in between work, the mall offers fast food restaurants with safe outdoor dining spaces. You can choose from Burger Joint, Chowking, Jollibee, Mang Inasal located at the Corte, Ground Floor. MyJoy at the Garden Row is also another option.
3. Dessert
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Photo from Ayala Central Bloc Instagram Account
Get sweet treats and pastries when you head to these dessert places that have outdoor dining for you: Treat Street Café and Vanille at the Corte, Ground Floor & 10 Dove Street and Banapple at the Garden Row.
4. Coffee Fix
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Photo from Ayala Central Bloc Instagram Account
Photo from Ayala Central Bloc Instagram Account
For your caffeine boost, Ayala Malls Central Bloc has options for you at the mall and at the Garden Row. You can choose between Bo’s Primo, Starbucks Reserve, or The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
5. Milk Tea
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Satify your milk tea cravings at Ayala Malls Central Bloc. Chachago at the 2nd Floor of the mall and A Little Tea at the Garden Row both have outdoor seating.
6. Restobar
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Photo from Ayala Central Bloc Instagram Account
For after-work chill out places offering good food and ambiance, check out Ambiance and Jubass both located at the Garden Row.
With Ayala Malls Central Bloc’s alfresco options, you are assured of a safer venue for dining. Aside from health protocols in place, these restaurants are also limiting the number of diners to 50% capacity in observance of the community quarantine.
To know more about AyalaMalls Central Bloc, get the latest updates on their social media pages on Facebook (@AyalaMallsCentralBloc) and on Instagram (@ayalamallscentralbloc). You may also contact Ayala Mall Central Bloc Concierge at (032) 410 8800.
Arrange by course / importance – let’s try: Restaurants, Fast Food, Dessert, Coffee Fix, Milk Tea, Restobar
Alphabetize merchants from A to Z, per location (this is to prevent complaints from merchants regarding the arrangement of exposure/feature)
ABOUT AYALA MALLS CENTRAL BLOC
Ayala Malls Central Bloc is your hip and happening bloc where the balance of work and play thrives. The five-level regional mall is located in the bustling 27-hectare IT Park. It is a project of Central Block Developers Inc. – a subsidiary of Ayala Land Inc. To know more about AyalaMalls Central Bloc, get the latest updates on their social media pages on Facebook (@AyalaMallsCentralBloc) and on Instagram (@ayalamallscentralbloc).
Camping is a fun activity to do with your friends and family; going to a place surrounded by nature sounds like a fun adventure to have!
However, some do not like the annoyances that camping offers. If you are not prepared or if the area is not that good, you can get mosquito bites, your tent might get hot and sweaty, etc.
Thankfully, EVO Nature Camp can give you an upgraded version of the activity, called “glamping”! Glamping is short for glamourous camping, and it really is glamourous because of the luxuries offered. The tent they offer has air conditioning, a comfy bed, comfy slippers, sofas, and more.
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
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Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Food is not a problem because they have a grill house that serves tasty dishes to fill up your tummy. They have all sorts of food and drink to freshen you up for the day. When you dine there, you must try out these meals:
Hungarian Sausage & Spamsilog for Breakfast
Gambas Pimiento for Appetizer
Mixed Seafood BBQ Set
Classic Lechon Kawali
Sizzling Bulalo
Spaghetti Carbonara
Mango Shake
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
The area is beautiful because of the vibrant colors of the 40,000+ flowers, and you will never run out of things to do. There are other activities to try out as well such as board games, trekking, obstacle courses, and more. Even though the site itself is gorgeous on its own, you can truly enjoy the feel of nature when you go trekking.
Note though that since, as of time of writing, Cebu is still suffering from the pandemic. So, if you plan on going here, be sure to contact them first and inquire about the place.
Rates & Other Information
GLAMPING:
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Glamping tents are fully air-conditioned and furnished like hotel rooms.
GLAMPING DELUXE W/ AIRCON:
Weekdays: P4,000 per night
Weekends: P5,000 per night
Good for 4 persons w/ FREE BREAKFAST & guest toiletries.
GLAMPING STANDARD:
Weekdays: P2,500 per night
Weekends: P3,000 per night
Good for 4 persons. No free breakfast. With toiletries.
Day use rate is 50% off
CAMPING:
P300 per head (Camping Fee)
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
For those without tents, tents w/ mattresses are available for rent as follows:
P300 (good for 2)
P500 (good for 4)
P700 (good for 6)
No beddings. Please bring your own
TREKKING:
P2,500 (good for 1-5 pax)
P500 for every excess pax
With guide & Safety Equipment
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
Photo from EVO Nature Camp Facebook Page
OTHER RATES:
Entrance fee: P55 per head (with Environmental Fee); FREE for kids 5 years old and below
Includes free use of Board Games: sungka, chessboard, jenga, snake and ladder, etc.
Use of Gazebo: P100 per hour (includes use of hammocks)
Camping:
Own tent: P300 per head
Tent rental: P300 (for 2 pax); P500 (for 4pax); P700 (for 6pax) — rental comes with inflatable beds
Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – few meters before Adventure Cafe; approx. 1 hour drive away from JY Square Mall or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral Highway.
BY VAN: From the Ayala Center Terminal, take a v-hire going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route. Fare is ₱120 per person (one-way). Inform the driver to drop you off at EVO Nature Camp in Brgy. Gaas.
BY CAR: Parking space available. Just search for “EVO Nature Camp” in Gaas Balamban via Waze or Google Maps.
RENT A CAR / TOUR: Avail an Uphill Cebu Package Tour (9 Destinations in 1 Day) for only P999 at SquadPH Tours and Travels.
I know that hotdog in a bun is your go-to snack but hold that thought as they might not be that worth it. The seemingly harmless hotdog in a bun takes a staggering 36 minutes of your life. That is more than half an hour off your life.
A new study by the University of Michigan published in the Nature Food journal have clearly listed this one on the ‘Food that takes healthy Life’ list. Luckily, the study also noted that there are other food that can make you gain additional minutes to your life to balance it out.
There were 5,800 foods evaluated by the researchers. Each food composition was analyzed according to their net benefits and impacts.
Health Nutritional Index with nutritionist Victor Fulgoni III
The information was then made into a guide together with Global Burden of Disease study as basis. It is a study where disease mortality and morbidity are associated with a single food choice of an individual.
The analysis was turned into minutes of life lost or gained per serving size of each food item consumed therefore giving birth to the Health Nutritional Index.
Food that takes Healthy Life
1. Chicken Wings 85g – 3.3 mins
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Unli chicken wings restaurants are practically waving in all corners but you might want to rethink a weekly binge eating. I think we are already aware that too much of this is never good due to its sodium content and harmful trans fatty acids. Just 85g loses 3.3 mins, how much more is an unlimited set.
2. Beef Hotdog with a Bun- 36 mins
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As I have mentioned earlier, a light snack like this can lessen your healthy life dramatically. This is largely due to the detrimental effect of processed meat.
3. Pizza 1 serving- 7mins
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A slice will never be enough and it already takes 7 minutes due to its high sodium content and the use of processed meats. Having it on a regular basis can also increase your risk of heart disease.
4. Soda 1 can- 12mins
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Higher in life minutes loss than pizza, soda adds excessive amounts of added sugar and unnecessary calories. I know it quenches your thirst but it has no essential nutrients, no vitamins, no minerals, and no fiber.
5. Double cheeseburger- 8mins
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Burgers may have high-sodium content and a double one only makes it worse. High sodium can lead to high blood pressure and an increased risk for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.
6. Bacon -6 mins
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Bacon is probably one of the most loved breakfast meals but we have to control our intake of this as well. Another processed meat and bad cholesterol are waving.
Food that adds Healthy Life
1. Nuts 30g- 25 mins
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A very good news to all nut-lovers. Eating this serving of nuts and seeds yields 25 minutes of gained healthy life, which is an increase in good-quality and disease-free life expectancy according to the research.
2. Peanut butter jelly Sandwich 1 serving- 33mins
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As most of our breakfast are in the minutes of life lost list, this one is a breather. The nut content of PB&J has saved this meal to be in this list. To more PB&Js with you mate.
3. Baked salmon (13.5 minutes)
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This fish meal is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a great source of protein and it is high in B vitamins. Wrapped all these in one and you’ve got 13.5 minutes of a healthy life gained.
4. Banana (13.5 minutes)
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In case you didn’t know, bananas contain happy hormones and that in itself is an additional to your healthy life. Aside from that it is also rich in Potassium for your heart health and it even aids digestion.
5. Tomatoes (3.8 minutes)
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This fruit contains a major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. It also supplies vitamin A, which supports immunity, vision, and skin health. A tomato a day will definitely keep you healthy.
6. Avocado (2.8 mins
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The all-powerful avocado and the darling of social media. Not only are they delicious, high nutrient value and is added to various dishes due to its good flavor and rich texture, Avocados do not contain any cholesterol or sodium and are low in saturated fat. It helps you protect against Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss by giving you a good dose of vitamin E.
What you eat makes you, so keep healthy and eat healthy everyone.
On Thursday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of September 9, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 451 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 430 new recoveries, and 21 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 96,473, while the active cases increased to 10,199 (from 10,193).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 39,068 (+106 new) – Total recoveries: 34,508 (+157 new) – Total deaths: 1,218 (+2 new) – Active cases: 3,342
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 12,633 (+41 new) – Total recoveries: 11,025 (+32 new) – Total deaths: 323 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,285
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 11,370 (+48 new) – Total recoveries: 9,674 (+99 new) – Total deaths: 337 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,359
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 33,402 (+256 new) – Total recoveries: 27,349 (+142 new) – Total deaths: 1,840 (+18 new) – Active cases: 4,213
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 10,199 (from 10,193)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 96,473 (+451 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 82,556 (+430 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,718 (+21 new*)
A total of 4,055 laboratory results were released for 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.
Dying for a break? Missing movie nights with the gang? Villa Salida Movie Camp is just the place for you!
Also lovingly known as Movietelle, this cozy campground movie establishment located in Talamban, Cebu City is once again opening its doors. This time, they have new accommodation – bigger and better, in fact, than their old “camplix” setup. Now, instead of tents, you’ll get your very own cottages.
Better than a moviehouse
Photo from Villa Salida Movie Camp Facebook Page
Photo from Villa Salida Movie Camp Facebook Page
Villa Salida Movie Camp offers guests a night of Netflix in its cozy camp. Go binge your favorite shows or have a movie marathon in their cute teepee-style houses surrounded by forest. These endearing cottages can fit 2 to 3 persons – ideal for movie date nights or intimate get-togethers with friends.
The cottages stay cool thanks to the cool mountain air made fresh and crisp by the surrounding vegetation. At the same time, the solitude and the stillness in the camp adds immersion to your movies, making it a great place to view any kind of movie.
Steady streaming and steadfast services
Photo from Villa Salida Movie Camp Facebook Page
Photo from Villa Salida Movie Camp Facebook Page
Speaking of movies, they have a nice, big library waiting for you. In Villa Salida Movie Camp, you have the options of streaming videos and films on YouTube or Netflix. That’s thousands of hours of available content!
Your shows will get projected onto a screen within the hut with your very own mini projector. Once you’re inside and the curtain is closed, it’ll feel just like your personal movie theater.
Photo from Villa Salida Movie Camp Facebook Page
Photo from Villa Salida Movie Camp Facebook Page
Of course, the property is still a camp, but you don’t have to worry about your needs. They have readily available electricity and running water, so you can forget about worrying about your comforts.
Just grab yourself a blanket and some pillows, then you’re all set!
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Room Rates:
Kubo: ₱799, good for 2 to 3 persons
Inclusions:
Exclusive use from 6PM to 6AM
Unlimited movies with mini projector
Pillows and blankets available
Extra persons can be accommodated at ₱50 per head
Other information
Corkage fee: none.
Guests must strictly make reservations. Walk-ins are not allowed.
Exact location: Upper Mabolo 2, Lower Tac an, Budlaan, Eskina Sunny Hills, Talamban, Cebu City – 10 minutes from Talamban Barangay Hall
BY COMMUTE: Hail a jeep or bus going to Talamban (13C, 62B, 62C). Alight at Skina Sunny Hills Village in Talamban (near Gaisano Grand Mall Talamban). From here, ride a habal-habal to Mabolo 2. Fare is ₱30 one way.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Movietelle – Villa Salida Talamban” in Talamban, Cebu City
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 September 8, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 593 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 560 new recoveries, and 65 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 96,024, while the active cases increased to 10,193 (from 10,215).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 38,962 (+158 new) – Total recoveries: 34,352 (+163 new) – Total deaths: 1,216 (+1 new) – Active cases: 3,394
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 12,592 (+92 new) – Total recoveries: 10,997 (+55 new) – Total deaths: 322 (+3 new) – Active cases: 1,273
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 11,323 (+61 new) – Total recoveries: 9,576 (+95 new) – Total deaths: 337 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,410
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 33,147 (+282 new) – Total recoveries: 27,208 (+247 new) – Total deaths: 1,832 (+61 new) – Active cases: 4,116
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 10,193 (from 10,215)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 96,024 (+593 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 82,133 (+560 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,698 (+65 new*)
A total of 4,915 laboratory results were released for 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.
During an interview on Cignal TV’s One News Channel, BusinessWorld Live Interview, Adel A. Tamano, Chief Administrative Officer of DITO revealed their plans on expanding in the broadband market in 2022.
DITO group is now working on their broadband services. “Friendly User Test” was conducted to aid their planned rollout, said Tamano.
For 2021, DITO has spent P150 billion for their network buildup and is eyeing to a P250 billion budget for 5 years.
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Photo from DITO Telecommunity Facebook Page
Photo from DITO Telecommunity Facebook Page
Photo from DITO Telecommunity Facebook Page
Photo from DITO Telecommunity Facebook Page
Photo from DITO Telecommunity Facebook Page
In August of this year, DITO’s mobile services are already accessible across 210 locations in the country while their broadband services are planned to start “early next year”.
Being in the market for almost five months, DITO has now more or less two-million subscribers. This is expected to grow given their plans and growth.
The newest attraction in Borbon will definitely make your dream of sailing away in a big ship. Well, a ship built on top of a mountain that is.
Located in Borbon, Northern Cebu, Master’s Dragon Peak houses the biggest ship perched in the most amazing view of green trees. A spiral path of steps awaits you towards the peak. A beautiful attraction where you can insert an exercise in will make the climb more worthwhile.
Seemingly inspired by a pirate ship, the viewing decks will relieve you of your stress in no time. Take your deserve day off mate and breathe in the fresh air brought by the vast forest surrounding it.
Photo by Cristopher Damayo & Gregy Romano from iClick Photography
Photo by Cristopher Damayo & Gregy Romano from iClick Photography
Photo by Cristopher Damayo & Gregy Romano from iClick Photography
Photo by Cristopher Damayo & Gregy Romano from iClick Photography
Photo by Cristopher Damayo & Gregy Romano from iClick Photography
Photo by Cristopher Damayo & Gregy Romano from iClick Photography
Photo by Cristopher Damayo & Gregy Romano from iClick Photography
Just like a pirate ship it has many openings and rustic in design. And because of this wooden overall facade it was also dubbed by the netizens as a Noah’s ark lookalike. However you see it, one thing’s for sure, it is a spectacle to behold.
The ship attraction is set to open its doors for every guest wanting to sail away on September 8, 2021 but had it postponed due to stricter and heightened restrictions here in Cebu.
Quoting Captain Jack Sparrow, “Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.”, treasures are also experiences. So get those moments and visit the Master’s Dragon peak when it finally opens.
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 September 7, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 388 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 999 new recoveries, and 40 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 95,431, while the active cases increased to 10,215 (from 10,863).
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 38,804 (+140 new) – Total recoveries: 34,189 (+307 new) – Total deaths: 1,215 (+9 new) – Active cases: 3,400
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 12,500 (+60 new) – Total recoveries: 10,944 (+75 new) – Total deaths: 318 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,238
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 11,262 (+38 new) – Total recoveries: 9,481 (+331 new) – Total deaths: 337 (+7 new) – Active cases: 1,444
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 32,865 (+150 new) – Total recoveries: 26,970 (+286 new) – Total deaths: 1,762 (+23 new) – Active cases: 4,133
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 10,215 (from 10,863)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 95,431 (+388 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 81,584 (+999 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,632 (+40 new*)
A total of 3,895 laboratory results were released for 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.
