MSMEs all geared to bounce back stronger with SM

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July 21, 2020

SM puts the spotlight on its thousands of micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME)-partners through its campaign “Kasama ng SM,” a collective effort across the company to provide immediate and long-term solutions to help businesses bounce back better.

“The Covid-19 pandemic impacted businesses, especially our MSME partners and the livelihood of many people throughout our network of services,”
– Steven Tan, President of SM Supermalls

“Indeed, these extraordinary circumstances need practical solutions to ensure business continuity for everyone.”

SM Supermalls kicked off “Kasama ng SM” with Farmers Produce, which helps farmers sell directly to SM customers, local food producers and to the 180 restaurant members of RestoPH.

“Because of the pandemic, the livelihood of farmers has been affected,” explained Agriculture Secretary William Dar.

“This will help farmers sell their produce to the consuming public and give shoppers the chance to buy fresh and nutritious items.
– Agriculture Secretary William Dar

Desiree Macaraeg, one of the farmer entrepreneurs said, “I’m very happy, several restaurant owners came by.” She is excited and grateful for the opportunity to bounce back.

Farmers Produce started its caravan last July 3 at SM Aura and will continue to go around SM Malls in Metro Manila until December 2020.

*Desiree Macaraeg says programs such as Farmers Produce help farmer entrepreneurs like her to reach wider audiences.*

SM Supermalls also launched Wheels-On-The-Go, a program with the LGUs that taps tricycle and jeepney drivers as partner delivery riders. Now throughout Luzon, about 1,000 riders have enlisted for Wheels-On-The-Go.

Daniel Lavendia, a construction worker with 2 young children, rented a bicycle from a neighbor for P30 a day so he could join the SM Riders Program. When his story went viral, the communities he served donated a bike to him, which he now uses for his livelihood.

*Through Wheels-on-the-Go, SM Center Pulilan taps jeepney and tricycle drivers as partner delivery riders. This service will soon be available at SM Malls in Northern and Southern Luzon.*

SM Supermalls also opened its doors to launch “BUYanihan,” a rallying campaign in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Association of the Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI) to encourage everyone to buy local,

“BUYanihan is very much aligned to SM’s mission to support and promote MSMEs,” Tan said.

“SM traces its humble beginnings as a small shoe store and has grown in partnership with MSMEs for over 60 years now. As SM grew so did many of its MSME partners, providing jobs and livelihood to many Filipinos across the country.”

To date, SM has over 89,000 direct MSME partners.

SM Supermalls also helps MSMEs bounce back after any disaster by helping build their resilience through its efforts as a lead convenor of ARISE Philippines (Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies). SM also has a Resilience Center which serves as data storage and back-up facility for MSMEs and mall tenants.

From their years of partnership, SM and MSMEs once again stand together hand in hand to build back stronger and better.

“Lahat tayo – our MSMEs, our customers, our employees – “Kasama ng SM” in our journey to bounce back stronger and bigger,” Tan said.

“We can all do our share. Let’s begin to build back together.”

EXTENDED: This Adidas branch in Cebu drops prices by up to 50%

Ram Mancelita

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July 21, 2020

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EXTENDED: This Adidas branch in Cebu drops prices by up to 50%

If you have been thinking of getting a new pair of sneakers, you might want to consider these tempting discounted prices at Adidas – Ayala Center Cebu branch.

This Adidas branch in Cebu City has dropped prices of great sneaker selections by up to 50% off, valid until ~~July 31, 2020~~ August 31, 2020. Yes, Adidas at Ayala Center Cebu has extended their sale until the end of August.

Discounted items:

Sneakers
Bags (Backpacks, Duffle bags, Sling bags, etc)
Training shorts
Sleeveless tees

Adidas is located at the G/F New Wing (beside Cotton On/ Fronting Promod), Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City.

We saw one cool pair that’s now sold for P1,500 (from P3,000). Here are some items posted on the branch’s Facebook Page:

When going out, don’t forget the following:

Quarantine pass is required to enter the mall.
Must wear a face mask at all times.
Observe physical distancing.

Also don’t forget to wash your hands frequently and disinfect thoroughly as soon as you get home.

https://www.facebook.com/adidasayalacebu/posts/2747723108886268

https://www.facebook.com/adidasayalacebu/posts/2749223848736194

https://www.facebook.com/adidasayalacebu/posts/2750268981965014

https://www.facebook.com/adidasayalacebu/posts/2750263698632209

ALSO READ: Guide: MyBus resumes trips in Cebu City under GCQ

Entire Cebu logs 229 new cases, 130 recoveries on July 20

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Ram Mancelita

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July 20, 2020

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Entire Cebu logs 229 new cases, 130 recoveries on July 20

On Monday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) has released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of July 20, 2020.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 229 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 130 new recoveries, and 3 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 13,775 while the active cases are at 6,897.

Breakdown of cases:

📍 Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 8,155 (+85 today)
– Total recoveries: 4,478 (+58 today)
– Total deaths: 412 (+1 today)
– Active cases: 3,265

📍 Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 1,510 (+31 today)
– Total recoveries: 465 (+5 today)
– Total deaths: 54 (+1 today)
– Active cases: 991

📍 Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 1,494 (+35 today)
– Total recoveries: 457 (+8 today)
– Total deaths: 60 (+0 today)
– Active cases: 977

📍 Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 2,606 (+79 today)
– Total recoveries: 802 (+59 today)
– Total deaths: 140 (+1 today)
– Active cases: 1,664

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,897
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 13,775 (+229 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 6,202 (+130 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 666 (+3 new)

According to DOH-7, a total of 1,516 laboratory results were released from the following; VSMCC Subnational Laboratory (414), Cebu TB Reference Laboratory (1,102) and ARC Hospital (0).

DOH-7 Full Report:

https://www.facebook.com/DOH7govph/posts/919619878506518

Hit Thai series ‘2gether’ to stream on Netflix this July

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July 20, 2020

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Hit Thai series ‘2gether’ to stream on Netflix this July

Good news for those who have always wanted to watch this hit series. One of the most talked about Asian series in the Philippines for the past months will finally stream on Netflix starting this July 30, 2020.

The Thai romantic comedy will be dubbed in English on Netflix.

2GETHER, which averages 2 million views per episode on YouTube, is based on a novel by JittiRain. This is a series about Boys’ Love. Though not everyone might be accepting with the concept, this has been openly produced in Thailand.

The story revolves around a college freshman, Tine, who is being followed by a gay suitor. To shake his suitor off without directly breaking his heart, Tine’s friends suggest for Tine to ‘fake-date’ Sarawat. Sarawat is their university’s enigmatic and reserved , resident heartthrob. Like any other love stories, their fake relationship blossomed into something more real.

Watch the trailer here:

“2gether” will start streaming on Netflix on July 30, 2020.

DOST okays clinical trials for ‘lagundi’ against COVID-19

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Sarah Ladeza

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July 20, 2020

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DOST okays clinical trials for ‘lagundi’ against COVID-19

The clinical trials for the local herb Lagundi against COVID-19 has been approved by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), said Secretary Fortunato dela Peña.

“The project aims to determine if lagundi, as adjuvant therapy, can provide symptomatic relief for mild Covid-19 patients without co-morbidities. It also aims to determine if lagundi can decrease the number of patients who progress from mild to moderate or severe case,”
– Secretary Fortunato dela Peña

He also added that lagundi table or syrup is a proven bronchodilator for cough treatment.

“Several studies have also explained lagundi’s antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral activities,”

Because of these pharmacologic properties, dela Peña said lagundi seems a suitable choice for the symptomatic treatment of Covid-19 patients.

However, he clarified that even if the DOST has approved this, this would still need the approval of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

If approved, this peoject would be for five months and would be implemented by Dr. Cecilia Maramba of the University of the Philippines Manila.

Once they get the approval, their target date of implementation would be on August 1.

“There are numerous studies involving lagundi. It also has been one of our traditional herbs used for cough, which has been scientifically validated to be efficacious for treating respiratory symptoms, such as those in nonbacterial cough and asthma,” dela Peña ended.

Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans to star in $200M Netflix movie

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July 20, 2020

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Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans to star in $200M Netflix movie

Who doesn’t have Netflix these days?

Netflix has become a kind of a necessity these days and proof of that is the additional 10 million subscribers it gained during the pandemic.

Now, Netflix commits to its largest budget feature film so far with “The Gray Man”. The film will star veteran actors Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans which will be directed by Joe & Anthony Russo who also directed ‘Avengers: Endgame’ two years ago.

A new franchise with a James Bond level of scale with these actors and directors and a budget upward of $200 million is going to be epic.

The film is based on the 2009 Mark Greaney novel which became a bestselling book series that introduced the Gray Man, a freelance assassin and former CIA operative named Court Gentry. A deadly duel between killers as Gentry (Gosling) gets burned by the CIA and is hunted across the globe by Lloyd Hansen (Evans), a former cohort of Gentry’s at the CIA.

“The movie is a real mano a mano between those two great actors who represent two different versions of the CIA, in what it can be, and what it can do.”
– Anthony Russo, Director

This is a lot of faith Netflix is placing on the Russo Brothers, but with their track record in Avengers and Extraction, it will be totally worth it.

Cebu logs 238 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths on July 19

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Ram Mancelita

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July 19, 2020

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Cebu logs 238 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths on July 19

On Sunday evening, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) has released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of July 19, 2020.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 238 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 74 new recoveries, and 13 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 13,539 while the active cases are at 6,805.