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Cebu Capitol to provide cash aid for stranded Cebuanos in other provinces

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Marel Baluyos
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The Cebu Provincial Government will be sending cash assistance to Cebuanos who are now stranded in other provinces due to the enhanced community quarantine implemented in most parts of the country.

The whole process will be handled through the Capitol’s newly launched Facebook page Stranded Cebuanos Assistance Center, where the stranded Cebuanos can send in their personal information and details on where they are.

Calls of Cebuanos, mostly Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who were repatriated but were not allowed to travel to Cebu because of the quarantine has prompted the provincial government to take action.

One of the key points to the stranded Cebuanos is to share where in Cebu they are originally from, which will then be subject for verification with the concerned barangay or local government units.

“Stranded Cebuanos” refers to stuck Cebuanos outside of the province and not those who have long emigrated in Metro Manila or other places and wish to come back to Cebu.

The amount for the cash assistance is yet to  be decided and will be based on the number of persons who will be registered in the SCAC and verified by their respective LGUs.

Gov. Gwen Garcia said the cash assistance would be sent to the verified stranded Cebuanos through money transfer.

How to avail the service?

1. Go to the Stranded Cebuanos Assistance Center Facebook Page.

2. Print/download this form, fill it up and send a copy through messenger by messaging them on Facebook. Or you can just type the information required and send through messenger.

3. An original copy of your application will be required before any form of assistance will be released. Keep your original copies and wait for any advise where to send it.

COVID-19 Cebu

As the threat of the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 rises every day, the Cebu province has taken a proactive approach and is pulling all stops in protecting the island. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 and its symptoms: https://sugbo.ph/2020/corona-virus-in-cebu/

With this, an Executive Order was issued for the implementation of the drastic but necessary measures to avoid the spread of the virus. For more information, head on to: https://sugbo.ph/2020/cebu-implements-drastic-measures/

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269.

Philippines now has 15 COVID-19 Testing Centers

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In the past few days, the Philippines has significantly climbed the ladders of countries in South East Asian region in terms of positive COVID-19 cases. In fact, as saddening as it seems, we are officially at the top of that list. With more than 5,000 cases, we recently surpassed Malaysia.

To accommodate the increasing cases every day, more testing centers are being opened with the hopes of containing the disease.

Here is the list of COVID-19 testing centers in the Philippines:

1. St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City

  • Complete Address: 79 E Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Quezon City, 1112 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 2 8723 0101

2. Victoriano Luna Hospital – Quezon City

  • Complete Address: V. Luna Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, 1100 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 2 8246 2111

3. The Medical City – Pasig City

  • Complete Address: Ortigas Ave, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 2 8988 1000

4. Makati Medical Center – Makati City

  • Complete Address: 2 Amorsolo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati, 1229 Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines
  • Contact No: 63 2 8888 8999

5. San Lazaro Hospital – Manila City

  • Complete Address: Quiricada St, Santa Cruz, Manila, 1003 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 2 8732 3777

6. Research Institute for Tropical Medicine

  • Complete Address: Filinvest Marketing & Exhibit Office, 9002 Research Dr, Alabang, Muntinlupa, 1781 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 2 8807 2631

7. Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory – Mandaluyong City

  • Complete Address: Unit 204 Highpointe Medical Hub, 241 Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 2 8256 4681

8. Lung Center of the Philippines – Quezon City

  • Complete Address: Quezon Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, 1100 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 2 8924 6101

9. University of the Philippines- National Institutes of Health – Manila City

  • Complete Address: College of Medicine Annex – 2, 623 Pedro Gil St, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 2 8526 4349

10. Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center – Cebu City

  • Complete Address: . Rodriguez St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 32 253 9891

11. Southern Philippines Medical Center – Davao City

  • Complete Address: J.P. Laurel Ave, Bajada, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 82 227 2731

12. Bicol Regional Diagnostic and Reference Laboratory – Legazpi City

  • Complete Address: Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 52 732 5555

13. St. Luke’s Medical Center – Taguig City

  • Complete Address: 5th Ave, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 2 8789 7700

14. Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center – Baguio City

  • Complete Address: Baguio General Hospital Driveway, Baguio, Benguet, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 74 661 7910

15. Western Visayas Medical Center – Iloilo City

  • Complete Address: . Abeto St, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, 5000 Iloilo, Philippines
  • Contact No: +63 33 321 2841

COVID-19 Cebu

As the threat of the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 rises every day, the Cebu province has taken a proactive approach and is pulling all stops in protecting the island. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 and its symptoms: https://sugbo.ph/2020/corona-virus-in-cebu/

With this, an Executive Order was issued for the implementation of the drastic but necessary measures to avoid the spread of the virus. For more information, head on to: https://sugbo.ph/2020/cebu-implements-drastic-measures/

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269.

Stressed with the COVID-19 Crisis? Talk to these registered Cebuano counselors for free

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For sure, a lot of us are stressed with the ongoing situation not just in our country but also all over the world. The COVID-19 has not yet ceased in wreaking havoc all over and even those who are not infected by the virus are also affected in some ways. Many are indeed psychologically and emotionally distressed.

Good news for us Cebuanos, a group of counselors from Ateneo de Cebu and the University of the Philippines Cebu has assembled to form Cebu COPES – Counselors Online Psychological and Emotional Support.

This group aims to provide a platform for Cebuanos to avail of free, confidential  online and telecounseling services and psycho-social support by registered guidance counselors. The group also mentioned that they are mainly aiming in assisting the Cebuanos in their mental and emotional health with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

While the program is still at its early and grounding stage, the good samaritans at work are hoping to involve fellow Cebuano counselors who are also willing to provide personal information online such as phone number, email and social media accounts. This is because their means of providing confidential and telecounseling services is online.

Steps to avail of the service:

  1. Visit Facebook page of Cebu COPES.
  2. Select and contact the counselor you wish to communicate with (see below list).
  3. Wait for a response from the counselor.
  4. Fill out the informed consent forwarded to you and send back to the counselor.
  5. Online and telecounseling services are available from 8 am to 6 pm. Special schedules may however be held upon agreed arrangement with the counselor.
  6. Those who may need psychosocial and emotional support are welcome to avail of this service. No fees will be charged. We however request for clients to connect to our volunteer counselors with respect and maintain confidentiality.

Make the most of online counseling!

List of Registered Guidance Counselors

With this, the group hopes to help everyone else in ways that they can. Hopefully all of us can do the same in fighting this crisis together.

Bumble launches new feature for ‘virtual dating’ during quarantine

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Sarah Ladeza
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Up for a virtual date?

Because of the COVID-19 scare, travels are not the only ones that are cancelled, even dates and anniversaries. With the presence of pandemic, social distancing has been strictly implemented not allowing lovers to spend quality time.

However, some dating apps have taken their dating game up a notch to give their users an easier access to dating. Bumble is one good example. Yes, Bumble offers virtual dating for lovers who couldn’t spend their much needed dates together.

Bumble now offers a “Virtual Dating” badge which would let you voice/video call instead of the basic chatting on the app.

Though the badge to ‘Virtual Date’ is not for free, the company makes sure to donate to the WHO-COVID Solidarity Response Fund. Bumble already donated $100,000 and another donation for every person who will be adding the badge up to $10,000.

“We’re in a time where it’s paramount that people physically distance themselves IRL but that doesn’t mean we need to be socially disconnected altogether,”

– Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble founder and CEO, told Mashable.

“In fact, in a time like this it’s more important than ever to stay connected and engaged with others — and let’s face it, connection is a fundamental part of being human so we will find a way to stay in touch!”

According to Wolfe Herd, Bumble is the only app that allows users to utilize the features without the need to input their phone number or email. Not only can you chat, call, or video call, you can also record voice notes and send them to your matches on top of their new feature which is to speak to anyone in your country.

However, on top of these persuasive new features, may we always remind ourselves to be careful of who we talk to. Let us discourage catfishing. Above all, may technology help us get through this crisis with ease. Just pray. 

Gov’t approves P51-billion wage subsidy program for middle-class workers

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Sarah Ladeza
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This crisis has taught everyone to always save for the rainy days.

3.4 million employees of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be given P5,000 to P8,000 cash aid by the government.

The Small Business Wage Subsidy Program (SBWS) is a project by the Department of Finance (DOF that was presented by Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and approved by President Rodrigo Duterte on April 14.

To qualify, employees must be part of the company on or before March 1, 2020 to be eligible for the aid.

“Number two, dapat hindi pa siya nababayaran ng employer niya. So for that month, hindi pa siya nababayaran.

“Number three, lahat covered except iyong on leave and except iyong mga nag-a-avail na ng SSS unemployment benefits.

“Number four, dapat hindi na-retrench, ni-let go, o ifinire-out ng kumpanya ang empleyado at iyong empleyado, hindi rin mag-resign.

“Iyon iyong condition kasi, ang point natin dito, ayaw natin mawalan ng trabaho ang empleyado.”

Nograles clarified that the employees who have received aid from the COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program (CAMP) from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will only be given one month subsidy.

The subsidy will be given to the employees every 15th and 30th of the month. The first tranche will be paid out on May 1 to May 15, and the second tranche will be paid out on May 16 to May 30.

This subsidy is equivalent to the emergency subsidy given by the government to the informal sector. Employees from these regions are included in the SBWS:

  • Metro Manila
  • Central Luzon
  • CALABARZON

May this aid given by our government help everyone get through this tough time. Let us be mindful of our needs and wants so we could spend our finances wisely.

DOH says Social Distancing to be the ‘new normal’ after COVID-19

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During all this chaos of the pandemic, we all have realized that the world, especially the Philippines, is not ready for a biohazard this devastating. In our nation’s case, it is more difficult to contain the virus partly due to overpopulation and poverty.

Along with this, the Department of Health (DOH) stated last Monday that we should still practice physical distancing and avoid mass gatherings even after the enhanced community quarantines and lockdowns that are set upon during these harsh times.

“We would still maintain physical distancing everywhere we go. Pangalawa ho, titingnan pa rin natin yung ia-avoid pa rin natin yung mass gatherings.”

– Maria Rosario Vergeire, Health Undersecretary

Some argue that it is plausible to enact something like this because by the time the lockdown is lifted, it would have already been a norm after weeks of this practice.

However, some also argue that it is very hard to maintain due to the population. After all, this has been made possible due to employees either working from home or outright fired, as well as students being forced to stay indoors and learn. When everything is back to normal, it can be quite hard to practice this once again.

She then concludes that we should not stop what we are practicing right now because if we do, the virus might even come back.

“So kung dumating man tayo sa May 1 o May 2 na ‘yan na at ili-lift ang ECQ, makikita pa rin natin, we are not totally going to stop our measures because we know na may rebound ang sakit na ito kung totally tatanggalin mo ang mga measures na ito.”

– Vergeire

It is indeed quite a challenge for us right now as we are already the ASEAN country with the most number of cases with 5,453 confirmed cases as of Monday, April 15, along with 349 deaths and 353 recoveries.

Cebu Capitol to install 100 disinfectant-spraying tents in hospitals, ports

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Marel Baluyos
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Sunnytation Tents, or properly called as sanitation tents, are coming for province-run hospitals, city and municipal hall buildings, seaports, and border checkpoints courtesy of the Cebu Provincial Government. 

These misting tents are specifically engineered for disinfection in public places.

A total of 100 sanitation tents will be installed to help in the disinfection of the people going through these establishments.

Variations of these tents have been used all over the world and have been proven effective and efficient for external sanitations specifically in clothes.

Drivers of cargo and delivery trucks will no longer take a bath upon entering the seaports of Cebu Province and will get through the sanitation tents instead.

“Labi na sa seaports padayon ang pag-sulod sa cargo. Para sa mga drivers nga maggikan sa laing probinsya, ang protocol kay pakaliguon nato, pailison og sinina. Karon gipangsubawan na ang uban kay init kaayo. Pero unsaon ta mana, mao man atong protocol,”

– Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia

“But with this, makit-an ninyo nga naa’y mist, muagi ka didto, maghuwat kag 20 seconds disinfection, mahimo na mao atong sistema. It will be more efficient unya mas sayon para sa atong drivers,”

The first 5 sanitation tents on hand will be installed in Cebu’s four provincial hospitals in:

  • Carcar City
  • Danao City
  • Bogo City
  • Municipality of Balamban
  • Capitol entrance

COVID-19 Cebu

As the threat of the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 rises every day, the Cebu province has taken a proactive approach and is pulling all stops in protecting the island. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 and its symptoms: https://sugbo.ph/2020/corona-virus-in-cebu/

With this, an Executive Order was issued for the implementation of the drastic but necessary measures to avoid the spread of the virus. For more information, head on to: https://sugbo.ph/2020/cebu-implements-drastic-measures/

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269.

Globe donates 1,000 phones with all net unli call and text to frontliners

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Marel Baluyos
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Bayanihan is not dead. It is alive and kicking in our country. Filipinos and multinational companies have been taking the initiative and answering the call for donations in our battle against COVID-19.

Another great generosity is from Globe Telecom who has donated 1,000 mobile phones preloaded with 30-day unlimited AllNet Call & Text to all networks to the country’s hospital workers and armed forces.

“To enable the frontliners to attend to emergency situations quicker, as well as to communicate with their colleagues and family members without worrying about telecom expenses.”

– Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.

Acts like this are truly noteworthy because it  further fuels the bayanihan spirit within each of us. Together we can overcome this as long as we help each other.

“We understand the hardships that our frontliners are facing and we are thankful for their heroic deeds. To help, we are doing our best to provide them with the connectivity they need to save lives, protect the public, and get in touch with their loved ones,”

– Yoly Crisanto

Globe turned over the phones to the police, military, naval forces, and select hospitals nationwide. Some of them are: 

  • Rizal Medical Center
  • Armed Forces of the Philippines
  • Philippine Navy
  • Philippine National Police
  • Ranao Rescue Team.
  • Baguio General Hospital, 
  • National Center for Mental Health
  • San Lazaro Hospital, 
  • Tondo Medical Center
  • Valenzuela Medical Center
  • Manila Naval Hospital, 
  • Veterans Hospital,
  • Northern Mindanao Medical Center. 
  • Ospital ng Maynila, 
  • Pasig City General Hospital Southern
  • Philippines Medical Center
  • Caloocan City Medical Center
  • Philippine General Hospital
  • Research Institute of Tropical Medicine.

COVID-19 Cebu

As the threat of the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 rises every day, the Cebu province has taken a proactive approach and is pulling all stops in protecting the island. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 and its symptoms: https://sugbo.ph/2020/corona-virus-in-cebu/

With this, an Executive Order was issued for the implementation of the drastic but necessary measures to avoid the spread of the virus. For more information, head on to: https://sugbo.ph/2020/cebu-implements-drastic-measures/

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269.

Philippines reports Southeast Asia’s highest confirmed COVID-19 cases

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Sarah Ladeza
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Photo by Ian Romie Ona on Unsplash

Overtaking Malaysia, Philippines has now taken the most unwanted spot in the leaderboard of countries who have the most number of COVID-19 cases in the Southeast Asian region.

On April 14, the Department of Health (DOH) announced 291 new cases of COVID-19, making the country’s total positive cases reach 5,223.

Unlike the other countries, our death toll is higher than the recoveries making the Philippines top the highest death-to-recovery ratio, Indonesia the second.

After the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia are the countries with the highest number of COVID-19 cases.

These are the current number of cases, deaths, and recoveries in Southeast Asia, as of April 14, 2020 at 4PM.

ConfirmedDeathsRecoveries
Philippines5,223335295
Malaysia4,987822,478
Indonesia4,839459426
Singapore3,25210611
Thailand2,613411,405
Vietnam267169
Brunei1361107
Cambodia12296
Myanmar6342
Laos191
Timor-Leste61
Data as of April 14, 2020 at 4PM via worldometers.info

Two pandas finally mated after a decade amid COVID-19

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Marel Baluyos
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I guess they needed that privacy.

Amid the global pandemic, news of these pandas successfully mating after a decade of waiting and failed attempts surely brightens up the world a little bit.

The giant pandas Ying Ying (female) and Le Le (male), both 14 years old successfully did the deed last April 6, 2020 at the Ocean Park in Hongkong.

With the park being closed for viewing, that privacy and peace may have been an advantage to the mating process.

Giant pandas were considered “endangered” and were recently categorized as “vulnerable” by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This is why the ones who are held in captivity take part in breeding programs.

The zoo officials hope that Ying Ying would be pregnant. Honestly, we should all pray for this. Giant pandas are too cute and special to be extinct.

“The successful natural mating process today is extremely exciting for all of us, as the chance of pregnancy via natural mating is higher than by artificial insemination,”

– Michael Boos, Ocean Park’s executive director
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