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Viral: Baby left at doorstep with heartbreaking note

A 2-month-old infant was found at the doorstep with a heartbreaking note, apologizing for leaving the child and explaining her situation saying “Baby pasayloa ko. Gusto lang ko mabuhi ka.”

On Tuesday, Meralyn Sagayno Singuit Vega from Ginatilan, Cebu posted on her Facebook account this depressing news of an abandoned baby. As of this writing, the post with a caption saying “Nilabay sa among tugkaran kron pa jd mga 3:59 am,” has at least 25,000 post reactions and 33,000 shares.

On the note, the mother pleaded to have the baby immunized and registered with the name “Kathlen.”

Here’s the full excerpt of the note from the mother:

“Ma’am/Sir, palihog ko og buhi sa akong anak. Akong pangayuon nga mabunyagan sa dili pako mawala sa kalibutan. Dili ko taga diri ma’am, gidala ko sa nakapaburos tapos walo na ka bulan akong tiyan gibyaan ko…. wala gani ko kabayad sa akong pagpanganak, mamalihog lang ko ma’am nga marehistro akong anak ug ma-immunize. Tulo na ko ka adlaw walay kaon, inom lang og tubig. Baby pasayloa ko. Gusto lang ko mabuhi ka… kapoy na kaayo akong lawas baby, dili na maagwanta. Mam, pangalani lang akong anak ug ‘Kathlen’ Natawo na siya sa November 3, 2021 sa alas 3:30. Daghang Salamat.”

Local authorities are still investigating this case.

https://www.facebook.com/meralyn.vega/posts/1090525488467903

Talisay City opens 24-hour co-working space with free WiFi for residents

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It’s almost four weeks since the devastating wrath of Super Typhoon Odette which caused a lot of damages to Cebu. Until today, a big chunk of the island still does not have (at least a stable supply of) electricity, water, and cellular signal.

With this, the City Government of Talisay has set up a 24-hour work-sharing station and a charging station at the grounds in the City Hall in Talisay City for the residents who are in a Work-from-Home (WFH) setup, especially remote workers in need of electricity and reliable internet connection. This is free of charge.

Residents who wish to avail may bring their own extension wires and modem although the station also offers free WiFi which is powered by Smart and Converge.

Schedule:

  • Coworking Station: 24 hours (open for graveyards)
  • Charging Station: 8AM to 9PM

RULES FOR CHARGING: 

  • Charging will be open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm 
  • Charging is for only 2 hours (give chance to others.) 
  • Gadgets must be placed in the charging area and claimed after 2 hours.
  • Only one person is allowed in the charging area to ensure proper social distancing.
  • Bring your own extension wire if you’re bringing multiple gadgets. 

RULES FOR COWORKING: 

  • Work-From-Home (WFH) is open 24 hours. 
  • WFH workers must present company ID AND/OR employer’s certificate proving he/she is WFH personnel. 
  • Only WFH employees are allowed in the area. 
  • Bring your own extension wires and modem if any. 
  • Strictly NO online gaming and non-work related activities in the WFH area.

According to Talisay City Mayor Samsam Gullas, they have requested the assistance of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to maintain peace and order and for everyone’s safety.

For now, Talisay City residents are prioritized in this program due to the limited space that can only comfortably accommodate up to 70 individuals.

Sinulog 2022 will be a fundraising for typhoon Odette victims

It will be a celebration of giving for the Sinulog 2022.

With the devastation brought by super typhoon Odette and the threat of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Cebu, the city government has decided to cancel all activities relating to the Sinulog including singing contests, dance competitions, and public events.

Photo by Migs Rizarri

The awaited physical dance performances of contingents will be no more on the actual festival day of January 16, 2022.

Instead, the Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and the Sinulog Foundation Incorporated (SFI) have decided to have a fundraising virtual event for the victims of Typhoon Odette.

Photo from the Sinulog Foundation, Inc.

Virtual event features:

  • Videos and interviews on the history of the Sinulog
  • Replays of dance performances in the past 
  • Other highlights on the cultural celebration of the Sinulog

Without the festivities though, there are still activities for the Fiesta Señor which you can partake in.

Sinulog activities:

  • Virtual novena masses
  • Short motorcades where people can watch along the routes 
  • Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño open for those who want to pay homage to the Sto. Niño.   

For the rehabilitation of our beloved Cebu and the homes of our family and of all Cebuanos, we should all take part on the virtual fundraising event.

‘Emily in Paris’ Renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 at Netflix

It looks like we will be seeing more of Mademoiselle Emily Cooper’s unapologetic fashion, interesting career, and crazy love life.

Netflix confirmed in an Instagram post that Emily in Paris has been renewed for a third and fourth season. The controversial rom-com series will premiere more episodes in the years to come, thanks to Season 2’s strong first-week performance that topped the Top 10 charts all around the world — and thank goodness, because we were eagerly waiting to know what would happen to Emily’s (Lily Collins) love triangle. That is, her second one.

Will Emily join the new firm after staying in Paris with Sylvie? Will she commit to Alfie in a long-distance relationship? Will she return to Chicago to work with Madeline while still attempting to escape from Gabriel and Camille?

Lily Collins leads the show as Emily, along with Camille Razat as Camille, Lucas Bravo as Gabriel, Ashley Park as Mindy, Lucien Laviscount as Alfie, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie, Kate Walsh as Madeline, Samuel Arnold as Julian, and Bruno Gouery as Luc. Collins also works on the show as a producer.

New Season Release Date

Although Season 3 has been confirmed, there is still no word on when it will be released. The 3rd season will most likely begin production in early to mid-2022.

We are expecting Emily to return to our screens by the end of 2022.

90k households in Cebu Province to receive P5K aid

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Financial assistance worth P5,000 will be given to each household whose homes were totally damaged by Typhoon Odette in Cebu Province.

There are at least 90,000 families on the list though verification by LGUs is still ongoing. 

Photo by Fat Clickz 032 | Facebook Page

This financial assistance is not in cold cash but given through a digital coupon system. These cash cards given have a unique QR code and bear the name of the beneficiaries. The “how to use” will be explained by LGUs and Provincial Board Members during distribution.

Note that they can only be used for necessities more importantly building materials. With this money, one can purchase galvanized iron (GI) sheets, wood, fiberboards, and other building materials already. 

Other establishments you can use are Capitol-partner supermarkets, hardware stores, and even department stores. 

Take note it cannot be withdrawn and cannot be used for anything else.

The main reason for this coupon system is for the funds to circulate within Cebu. When it is spent through our own merchants and businesses in Cebu, it can help the economy.

We will slowly and surely rebuild Cebu. Dasig lang, Sugboanons.

Cebu logs 187 new cases on January 10

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On Monday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of January 10, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 187 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 27 new recoveries, and no new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 1,132 (from 972).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,799 (+126 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,667 (+3 new)
– Total deaths: 1,527 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 605

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,768 (+17 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,200 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 472 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 96

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,241 (+12 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,700 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 443 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 98

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 37,410 (+32 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,503 (+24 new)
– Total deaths: 2,574 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 333

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 1,132 (from 972)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 105,128 (+187 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 99,070 (+27 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,016 (+0 new)

A total of 1, 287 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 logs 251 new cases on January 9

On Sunday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of January 9, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 251 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 3 new recoveries, and no new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 972 (from 724).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,673 (+142 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,664 (+3 new)
– Total deaths: 1,527 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 482

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,751 (+32 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,200 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 472 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 79

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,229 (+25 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,700 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 443 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 86

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 37,378 (+52 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,479 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 2,574 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 325

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 972 (from 724)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 105,031 (+251 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 99,043 (+3 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,016 (+0 new*)

A total of 2,230 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):

Guide: Listen to Radio Stations from anywhere in the world

Have you ever had an internet discovery that makes you just giddy? Well, prepared to be mind blown.

The internet is just full of surprises as we found this virtual global map that would tune you into radio stations all over the world. Yes. The whole world.

Introducing the Radio Garden. It’s so incredible really, with just a click you can listen to what the other side of the world is listening to. It’s like you have a certain connection with them at that point. Just like looking at the same moon, you are listening to the same music, news, and conversations at the same time.

And when they say all radio stations it means all stations of the earth as it shows stations from the busiest cities to the most remote islands. You can hear different languages and tune in to their genre as well. It’s like a peek of what it’s like to live there.

You can turn the virtual globe upside down and around, if there’s a green station dot there, then you can click it and listen. And take note, it has a very good reception.

Click this link for the most amazing worldly experience of listening: http://radio.garden/

Cebu logs 134 new cases on January 8

On Saturday 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 8, 2022.

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — recorded 134 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, no new recoveries, and no new deaths. Cebu’s total active cases jumped to 724 (from 590).

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 41,531 (+79 new)
– Total recoveries: 39,661 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 1,527 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 343

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 13,719 (+14 new)
– Total recoveries: 13,200 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 472 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 47

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 12,204 (+11 new)
– Total recoveries: 11,700 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 443 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 61

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 37,326 (+30 new)
– Total recoveries: 34,479 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 2,574 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 273

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN CEBU:

  • Total Active Cases in Cebu: 724 (from 490)
  • Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 104,780 (+134 new)
  • Total Recoveries in Cebu: 99,040 (+0 new)
  • Total Deaths in Cebu: 5,016 (+0 new*)

A total of 1,517 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):

Departures for domestic flights now transferred to MCIA Terminal 2

To ensure the safety of passengers and staff during emergency rectification and repairs of damaged structures caused by Typhoon Odette last December 16, 2021, GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) will transfer all departures for both Domestic and International flights to Terminal 2 (T2) beginning Sunday, January 16, 2022, 06:00 a.m. PHT. The damage to Terminal 1 (T1) has been far more extensive especially at T1 departure areas which requires an immediate rectification program which will last several months. In order to ensure that users and stakeholders of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) continue to experience a high level of service, safety and security, GMCAC will consolidate all departures in Terminal 2 for the duration of the rectification program.

Domestic arrivals will continue to arrive at T1 South Wing Arrivals as this area is the least damaged section of T1. International Arrivals will also continue to arrive at T2 Arrivals in order to remain fully compliant with the arrival health protocols set by the national government and Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF).

In summary, the following operational concept will be as follows for each terminal:

Terminal 1

  1. All Domestic Arrivals will arrive at T1 South Wing Baggage Reclaim.
  2. Domestic Arriving passengers will access T1 Baggage Reclaim Hall from T2 by connecting airside link bridge or be transported by bus, depending on their designated aircraft parking bay and proximity to the Domestic Baggage Reclaim Hall in T1.
  3. Domestic Arrivals Pick-up for vehicles will remain at T1 Transportation Hub.
  4. Airport Village will remain operational with selected shops open for the benefit of meeters and greeters.

Terminal 2

  1. All Domestic and International Departures will access the upper level of T2 Departures Drop-off with limited waiting time for drop-off to prevent congestion.
  2. Domestic and International passengers will check-in at T2 and proceed through final security check to proceed to their designated boarding gates.
  3. International passengers will be separated from Domestic passengers at entry to the designated international boarding gates which have Immigration Counters located at the entry to the designated gates.
  4. All passengers (both Domestic and International) will have access to all facilities in T2. However, certain retail outlets specifically for international passengers, such as Duty Free, will not be open due to the very low volume of international departing passengers for now.
  5. International Arriving passengers will access T2 Bureau of Quarantine Verification Counters, Immigration Counters, Baggage Reclaim Hall, and Customs in compliance with the current IATF protocols for arriving international passengers.

GMCAC will ensure adequate staff guidance and signage is in place to provide passengers with directions and information during the switchover period.

The consolidated mode of operations at T2 will remain so until rectification and repairs of both T1 and T2 have been completed. Passengers and stakeholders shall be notified in advance of any changes to the designated use of Terminals 1 and 2 prior to any change of operations.