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Cebu Capitol pushes for traditional healthcare, to train 16,000 brgy health workers

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Cebu Capitol pushes for traditional healthcare, to train 16,000 brgy health workers

On June 26, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, on her virtual presser,  commended and appreciated the rational statement of a medical group.

A copy of the medical groups’ statement about the infamous ‘tuob’ or steam inhalation received appreciation by Gov. Garcia.

The statement by some doctors admitted that steam inhalation can provide relief, but also warned us with possible burns and scalding. Hence, a careful use by not performing tuob communally has been recommended.

Gov. Garcia said that their joint statement is impressive.

“This is a rational, very sober, very careful statement. There is not one line here that prohibits steam inhalation,” she said.

The doctors’ statements included citations from scientific journals which recognized steam inhalation as a method to provide relief to nasal congestion and dry cough among others.

They also stressed that ‘tuob’ involves only ONE PERSON, and not many, under a blanket, which the governor agreed.

The medical groups who joined in the statement were from:

  • Philippine College of Chest Physicians
  • UP Alumni Cebu Chapter
  • Philippine College of Physicians
  • Central Visayas Chapter
  • Philippine College of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
  • UST Alumni Association Cebu Chapter
  • Philippine Obstetricians and Gynecologists Society
  • Philippine Academy of Family Physicians
  • Philippine Dermatological Society – Central Visayas
  • Society of Opthalmologists
  • Philippine College of Surgeons
  • Philippine Society of General Surgeons
  • Philippine Pediatric Society – Central Visayas
  • Philippine Respiratory Specialists of Cebu, Inc.

On June 27, the Cebu Capitol announced that traditional and alternative ways of healing will soon be institutionalized in the Province of Cebu as Governor Garcia is set to form a board to implement Republic Act (RA) 8423. This is “to push for the development of traditional and alternative health care in areas where medical services are not immediately available”.

With this, 16,000 barangay health workers in Cebu’s 44 towns and 7 cities will undergo training under the direction of the Provincial Traditional Health Care System (PTHCS) that will soon be created based on the composition recommended by Philippine Institute in Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) 

Though ‘tuob’ has caused a stir among public officials and medical practitioners, we’d like to stress that one’s stand about steam inhalation might differ from the other, and we agree and respect your opinion.

Cebu City logs 130 new cases, 14 deaths on June 27

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Cebu City logs 130 new cases, 14 deaths on June 27

The Cebu City Health Department (CCHD) reported 130 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 70 new recoveries, and 14 new deaths in Cebu City for today, June 27.

As of June 27, Cebu City now has a total of 4,831 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 2,439 recoveries and 150 deaths or a fatality rate of 3.10%.

New cases breakdown:

  • Adlaon – 1
  • Apas – 1
  • Basak San Nicolas – 5 + 1 (1 from Alumnos)
  • Bo. Luz – 2
  • Buhisan – 3
  • Calamba – 3
  • Camputhaw – 7
  • Capitol – 7
  • Cogon Pardo – 1
  • Cogon Ramos – 3
  • Duljo – 3
  • Guadalupe – 8
  • Hipodromo – 6
  • Inayawan – 1
  • Kalunasan – 4
  • Kasambagan – 1
  • Kinasangan – 1
  • Labangon – 6
  • Lahug – 19
  • Lorega – 2
  • Mabolo – 8
  • Mambaling – 5
  • Pardo – 3
  • Pahiba Central – 1
  • Pit-os – 1
  • Punta – 6
  • Quiot – 1
  • Sambag 1 – 4
  • Sambag 2 – 3
  • San Antonia – 1
  • Sta. Cruz – 1
  • Talamban – 1
  • Tejero – 2
  • Tisa – 6
  • Sto. Niño – 1
  • Carrera – 1
  • TOTAL: 130

New recoveries breakdown:

  • Basak San Nicolas – 4
  • Bo. Luz – 1
  • Bulacao – 2
  • Calamba – 3
  • Capitol – 1
  • Camputhaw – 2
  • Carreta – 1
  • Cogon Pardo – 10
  • Duljo – 1
  • Guadalupe – 1
  • Inayawan – 3
  • Kinasang-an – 1
  • Lahug – 1
  • Mabolo – 2
  • Pahina Central – 1
  • Quiot – 9
  • Sambag I – 2
  • Sambag II – 16
  • San Nicolas Proper – 1
  • Sawang – 1
  • Suba – 1
  • Talamban – 1
  • Tinago – 4
  • Tisa – 1
  • TOTAL: 70

New deaths* breakdown:

  • Bo. Luz – 1 (6/9/2020)
  • Buhisan – 1 (6/11/2020)
  • Bulacao – 1 (6/13/2020)
  • Day-as – 1 (6/17/2020)
  • Duljo – 1 (6/7/2020)
  • Guadalupe – 1 (6/17/2020)
  • Inayawan – 1 (6/1/2020)
  • Kasambagan – 1 (6/18/2020)
  • Labangon – 2 (6/16/2020), (6/6/2020)
  • Lorega – 1 (6/14/2020)
  • Pahina Central – 1 (6/11/2020)
  • Sambag II – 1 (6/16/2020)
  • Sawang – 1 (6/14/2020)
  • TOTAL: 14

*Submission of death certificates from the hospitals to CCHD may sometimes not be on time as their death certificates are sometimes put on hold primarily due to the delay in the payment of bills.

CEBU CITY CASES
As of June 27, 2020

Total Active Cases2,242
Total Confirmed Cases4,831 (+130 new)
Total Recoveries2,439 (+70 new) or 50.49%
Total Deaths150 (+14 new) or 3.10%

As of June 27, 2020, the city records SEVENTY (70) new recoveries. Unfortunately, we also recorded FOURTEEN (14) new…

Posted by CCHD- Cebu City Health Department on Saturday, June 27, 2020

June 2020 Summary

Here is the summary of the COVID-19 cases in Cebu City for June 2020:

NEWRecoveredDeaths
Jun-145180
Jun-2881650
Jun-342161
Jun-461122
Jun-5733691
Jun-63680
Jun-713861
Jun-8127560
Jun-9106831
Jun-1010191
Jun-1110531
Jun-121671291
Jun-137371
Jun-145600
Jun-15123162
Jun-16203502
Jun-17201647
Jun-181221310
Jun-19104656
Jun-20126269
Jun-2148128
Jun-2237421
Jun-2330317
Jun-24606511
Jun-25707919
Jun-26954817
Jun-271307014

Sugboanons, let’s do our part. Don’t leave your homes unless necessary, practice good hygiene, get tested when advised by the local authorities, and follow the protocols.

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LOOK: Pokéball heels now available in Zara

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LOOK: Pokéball heels now available in Zara

While others support and promote comfort over fashion, some believe otherwise.

Though we are yet to know it’s comfortability, Zara released a special pair of sleek black boots with a twist – Pokemon twist.

A low-ankle lack boots is brought a notch higher by the fast-fashion retailer, Zara. This pair comes in heels in the form the famous Pokéballs. It’sa 5cm high heels and it comes in a combo of the classic red, white, and black.

These Pokéballs pairs come in eight sizes and are officially licensed Pokémon goods distributed by Zara. However, as of writing it is only available in Zara’s China retail store.

‘Wear Your Pride’ with these locally made handwoven blazer jackets

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‘Wear Your Pride’ with these locally made handwoven blazer jackets

The longer the Philippines has been placed under community quarantine, the more the Filipinos are campaigning to support local.

A local brand based in Liloan, Cebu, Balik Batik encourages Filipinos to support local by wearing local.

The people behind Balik Batik have a love for traditional weaves that showcases the Filipino artistry. They are hoping to share their love through their clothing.

Another piece to showcase is their unique blazer. A teal-colored blazer featuring beautiful patterns and regal fit. This piece is the only one of its design.

Another unique blazer, this time it's in teal! Featuring beautiful patterns and a regal fit. This piece is the only one of its design. *RESERVED*#SupportLocalPH #WearLocalPH

Posted by Balik Batik on Thursday, June 25, 2020

One if a kind blazer in teal, featuring beautiful patterns and a regal fit. This piece is the only one of its design. #SupportLocalPH #WearLocalPH

Posted by Balik Batik on Thursday, June 25, 2020

Balik Batik is excited to release limited pieces of beautiful Batik Blazers. Each piece is a unique blend of different…

Posted by Balik Batik on Thursday, June 25, 2020

Here’s a sneak peek of one of our #Pride pieces! Made with Kantarines, handwoven fabric from Abra 🤍Would you want…

Posted by Balik Batik on Thursday, June 11, 2020

Check out their amazing designs on their Facebook Page.

Ford to debut own hands-free driving feature on 2021 models

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Ford to debut own hands-free driving feature on 2021 models

Ford is taking on Tesla, an American electric vehicle and clean energy company, with its first all-electric vehicle complete with Ford’s own advanced driving system.

Co-Pilot360

This system includes a hands-free driving experience called Active Drive Assist for more than 100,000 miles of highway throughout the U.S. and Canada. Announced as the Autopilot equivalent for Ford’s upcoming Tesla Model Y competitor, the all-electric Mustang Mach-E is slated to arrive in 2021. Other new Ford vehicles will also offer the updated Co-Pilot360 driving system.

The new driving feature is similar to General Motors’ Super Cruise already in new Cadillacs in that:

  • It tracks the driver’s eye and head position.
  • You have to pay attention, even when the car is driving itself.
  • An infrared driver-facing camera tracks your eye gaze and head position and alerts you if you need to pay attention or take over driving.  (camera still works with sunglasses)
Ford Mustang Mach-E

Ford also made sure to point out the hands-free driving for is not available through Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistant. You have to keep your hands on the wheel at all times in any Tesla.

Other features as part of the updated Co-Pilot system:

  • Lane Centering Mode, to keep you in the middle of the road. There’s also
  •  Parking assistance as well as help with pulling out of a tight spot

Worry not because the new system has been tested on more than 650,000 miles in every U.S. state and in all driving conditions from rainstorms to cloudy nights and sunny days.

Note: Pricing for the new driving assistance program wasn’t released yet, but it will also be available as an over-the-air update for eligible vehicles.

Adidas remodels NMD, Ultraboost for the new ‘City Series’ collection

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Adidas remodels NMD, Ultraboost for the new ‘City Series’ collection

It’s always a great feeling to be able to pay homage to our roots.

Adidas is doing just right for paying homage to Montreal, Beijing, and Rio De Janeiro by creating three sneakers draped with the colors and patterns of each city.

The brand reintroduces UltraBOOST and NMD in their latest “City Series”. Each of this model will be redesigned to represent each city aforementioned.

THE ULTRABOOST

The UltraBOOST comes in a Scarlet/Cloud/White/Core Black colorway to symbolize Montreal. It has a stretchy knit to ensure ultimate comfort. Proven to have responsive cushion to improve your stride.

THE NMD

The NMD comes in two bold colorways to honor Beijing and Rio De Janeiro.

The NMD_R1 Beijing sports an Active Red/Bright Yellow/Cloud White colorway, like that of the Chinese’ flag.

On the other hand, the NMD_R2 features the vivid colors of Bold Green and Yellow on a Core Black canvas, featuring Rio De Janeiro.

Their latest collection will hit the market on June 26, 2020. These will be available exclusively on the Adidas online store for approximately USD140 (~₱7,000).

Cebu City to start distributing new quarantine passes with QR codes

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Cebu City to start distributing new quarantine passes with QR codes

Starting today, June 26, 2020, barangay officials of Cebu City will start distributing the new QR passes to the households in their respective barangays. Since the quarantine passes previously issued have been suspended, the new passes will contain a QR code.

Cebu City’s spokesperson, Atty. Rey Gealon, the chiefs of the barangays in Cebu have agreed to this passes proposed by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to further limit the movement of the residents.

A QR code will be printed on the passes and only ONE MEMBER of the household can use the pass, at a time.

Things to note:

  1. Don’t lose or throw away your Green Pass or White Pass as this can be recycled and will be updated with a QR code by the City Hall for control purposes. The new and updated passes will then be brought to the respective barangay halls starting on June 26.
  2. The barangay and the policemen will work together for the distribution of the new or updated QR passes. There should only be one pass per household.
  3. The City Government also planned to control the number of people going out through scheduling. Further announcements will be made.
  4. The City Government may also prohibit all Cebu City residents in going out except the Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR).

The law enforcers manning the checkpoints of every barangay will be monitoring the use of the QR passes.

Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella announced in a press conference, Friday, June 26, 2020, that a total of 178,000 quarantine…

Posted by Cebu City Public Information Office on Friday, June 26, 2020

Unless you are buying the needs of your family, doing bank errands, or attending to really important matters, please STAY AT HOME.

Maayo San Remigio: Caribbean-inspired resort in the north

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Maayo San Remigio: Caribbean-inspired resort in the north

San Remigio is a thriving municipality three hours away from Cebu City. It is one of the most visited towns in Central Visayas being the gateway to and from Bantayan Island through the Hagnaya Wharf. The town that takes pride in its long stretch of white sand beaches and clear sea waters, is the home of Maayo San Remegio — an idyllic 2.7 hectare resort in Barangay Victoria under Maayo Hotel flagship.

Municipality of San Remigio
Tober Caayon

Located 109 kilometers from Cebu City, Maayo San Remigio is situated northwest of the vast Cebu province. With close proximity to neighbouring Tabuelan, the resort grants access to a charming and restful destination away from the city’s hustle and bustle.

This 3-star Caribbean-inspired boutique resort is a haven for those seeking calm and serenity making it an alluring abode for a quick sojourn. The combination of its tropical flair and aesthetics is both striking and inviting, evoking a more breezy and relaxing feel.

Tober Caayon
Tober Caayon

As with its vibrant and flamboyant colors surrounded with lush greenery, its accommodations tend to deliver quite an elegance. Maayo San Remigio is your slice of paradise on this part of the island making it Cebu’s shining jewel in the North as is the Carribean to the World.

Municipality of San Remigio
Tober Caayon
Tober Caayon
Municipality of San Remigio

Rates & Other Information

Day Use:

  • Day use fee: ₱300 per head
  • Time: 9AM to 5PM only

Promo Rates:

Updated as of March 2021.

Regular Room Rates:

  • Deluxe Room: ₱2,500 per night, good for 2 adults & 2 kids
  • Family Room: ₱4,000 per night, good for 4 adults & 2 kids
  • Deluxe Villa: ₱3,000 per night, good for 2 adults & 2 kids
  • Barkada Villa: ₱4,000 per night, good for 5 adults
  • Deluxe Plus Villa: ₱4,500 per night, good for 2 adults & 2 kids
  • Family Villa: ₱5,000 per night, good for 4 adults & 2 kids
    • Inclusive of plated breakfast
    • Extra person is charged ₱500 per person per night with extra bed and plated breakfast.
    • Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 12NN the next day

Other Information:

How to get there?

Exact location: Victoria, San Remigio, Cebu — 2-3 hours away from the city.

BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to San Remigio or Tabuelan. Tell the driver to drop you off at Iglesia ni Cristo – Victoria. Bus fare is ~₱155 (one-way). From there, ride a motorbike (habal-habal) going to the Maayo San Rem resort. Fare is ~₱25 per person.

BY CAR: If you’re driving your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “Maayo San Remigio” or refer to the map below. Parking space is available.

Stricter measures necessary to contain COVID-19 in Cebu City: Mayor Labella

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Stricter measures necessary to contain COVID-19 in Cebu City: Mayor Labella

“Stringent measures necessary to contain COVID-19”, says Mayor Labella

Deputy Chief Implementer for the Visayas Melquiades Feliciano said Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año directed the cancellation of the quarantine passes issued by the Cebu City Government, noting that the situation in Manila when it was under ECQ was much stricter than in Cebu.

Feliciano made the pronouncement in a press conference, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 with some of the officials of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) including DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu.

Feliciano attributed the stringent implementation of ECQ regulations in Manila for the decline of COVID-19 cases.

New quarantine passes

The issuance of new quarantine passes will be further threshed out in another coordination meeting scheduled for today but the mayor said it will follow a rigorous process to ensure there would only be one per household.

Secretary Cimatu said that barangay officials will identify the households in their jurisdiction and distribution will be done in coordination with members of the PNP.

Strict regulations in the use of the pass will also be enforced, stressing those who are not among essential workers would only be allowed to go out to buy basic needs like food and medicine.

Follow health protocols

Urging Cebu City residents to follow the minimum health protocols of wearing masks, practicing physical distancing, and such good sanitation practices as regularly washing hands, Mayor Edgar Labella said Cebu City can’t afford to be under ECQ for long.

“Ang negosyo apektado apil na ang trabaho sa atong kaigsuonan, labi na tung no work, no pay,”

– Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella

The City Government will do its best to provide assistance to families severely impacted by the ECQ declaration but it can’t be forever, Labella added.

According to the mayor, the City Council recently approved the supplemental budget of P500 million in relief assistance to residents.

Secretary Cimatu was tasked by President Rodrigo Duterte to join in Cebu City’s fight continuous against COVID-19.

He said that the challenge for the IATF team assisting the COVID-19 response in Cebu City will be to immediately contain and lengthen the doubling time of the spread of the infection.

Mayor Labella said the immediate implementation of stringent measures is necessary to achieve this objective.

“Antos lang ta dyotay. We have to sacrifice as this is for all of us. Let’s follow the protocols. If you don’t have anything important to do, stay at home,”

– Cebu City Mayor Labella

Secretary Cimatu said his challenge to local leaders during a coordination meeting before the press conference was to help them achieve the goal of lowering the number of COVID-19 cases.

“If the barangay lockdowns are successful, mapabilis natin ang pagbaba ng cases, and I’m very optimistic. If there is dramatic improvement, I will recommend reclassification (from ECQ to GCQ),”

– DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu

In the meeting with officials of Cebu City and Cebu Province as well as regional directors of the PNP and AFP, Cimatu said he was glad to hear that the situation was improving.

Secretary Cimatu said that other policies in relation to ECQ implementation will also be discussed in another coordination meeting tomorrow. Today’s briefing discussed the organizational set-up and structure of the COVID-19 task forces in Cebu City and Cebu Province.

The mayor was also asked by Cimatu to account for all locally stranded individuals (LSIs) in Cebu City who wish to return to their hometowns. This would enable the City to start quarantine proceedings before sending them on their way.

Another request of Cimatu was for the Department of Health Region 7 to reconcile COVID-19 figures with the barangays.

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Top 5 Online Educational Sites for Kids

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Top 5 Online Educational Sites for Kids

Our little ones are one of the most vulnerable during this pandemic. So, it is absolutely necessary for them to stay at home but we also cannot put a total stop to their learnings.

Luckily for us, in this time of advance technology there are various websites and online platforms that offers home learning resources that are not only engaging but also fun. They are perfect for students of various age groups and grade levels.

Though honestly, they are very entertaining and educational for us adults too.

Here are five (5) educational sites with online lessons that parents should know:

1. National Geographic Kids

National geography fans will be thrilled. This  free online resource site offers a variety of videos, readings, quizzes, games, and other learning materials of every topic there is—from science, history, wildlife and preservation, and more. 

A fun learning experience not only for kids but also for adults. With their interactive learning tools, you can explore the site and discover fun facts about the world through brain booster games, quizzes, videos, and images.

2. NASA Kids Club

What’s more interesting than space? A site where children can play educational games and learn about the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). There are various STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)-supported games on-site with different skill levels.

Aside from interactive and fun games and quizzes, they also provide hands-on activities for learners to do at home.

3. creatED by Crayola

If you’ve got a little artist there then this one’s for you. A resource portal that uses creative tools and experiences for learning such as art-infused lesson plans, parent resources, create-to-learn kits, and art sets & inspiration.

Teachers and parents can even join At-Home Community Discussions to share experiences on virtual learning environment.

4. BreakoutEDU

Educational digital games. A site where they can play and learn at the same time. Various activities for every age group and grade level that seamlessly incorporate comprehension, math, and science, social studies, English, and Language Arts in interactive videos and materials.

The collection of immersive learning games provides will help learners, teachers, and parents.

5. Duolingo

Learning another language can be tedious and hard but when incorporated in a game then we are hooked. And I say we because this application is perfect for learning the basics of another language for us adults too.

Pick any language and face the challenges in a game-type activity where they can earn points and increase their skill levels creatively. Some language they can learn is Spanish, French, Arabic, Greek, and more.

For the younger age set of 3 to 6 years old, they have a new application called Duolingo ABC that covers the basics of reading and writing.

Which of these online learning platforms do you think is best for your little learner? Share it on the comments below!

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