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Premier The Samgyupsal now delivers in Cebu with ‘K-BBQ at Home’

This pandemic did surely have us badly missing a lot and craving a lot of things – I mean, we’d be kidding if we think the closing of Korean food establishments didn’t affect every Korean food lover out there, right?

But, worry not, because the current situation did not stop the restaurant owners from thinking of ways for the customers to enjoy their meals in the comfort of their homes, thus, pivoting to take-out and delivery. Yes! And one of those who shifted to these new services is Premier The Samgyupsal.

You don’t have to wait anymore until GCQ is lifted to get your Korean food fix because Premier The Samgyupsal now offers delivery services.

Menu

  • For 2-3 pax, 3 set meals are available (choose 1 set)
  • For 5-6 pax, 3 set meals are also available (choose 1 set)
  • For 8-10 pax, only 1 group set is available

Note: Each set is inclusive of kimchi, lettuce, sweet kamote, fish cake, japchae, doenjiang soup, and 3 kinds of sauce.

Available for

  • Pick-up at Premier The Samgyupsal in Jamestown Mandaue branch
  • Delivery via Lalamove / Grab Express / Angkas to Mandaue City, Cebu City, Talisay City and Lapu-Lapu City.

For orders:

  • Contact them at 0956-014-3188 / (032) 2682737
  • Message them on Facebook
  • Operating/delivery hours: 10AM to 3PM, Tuesdays to Sundays

Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs for Fresh Graduates amid CoVID-19 Pandemic

Congratulations! You have finally completed your bachelor’s degree and you have probably been bombarded with job opportunities here and there.

With all the preparations you have done in college, now is the best time to show to the world what you’ve got. Apart from showing them your credentials,  I bet it’s also important to show them what you can offer them amid the pandemic.

But with all those said, have you ever figured out what job will you really be landing on? If not, this list might just help you figure out. Else not, this might change your mind.

In a virtual briefing by Jobstreet Philippines, country manager Philip Gioca revealed the top industries hiring amid the pandemic;

  • 41% – Call center / IT-enabled services / Business process outsourcing
  • 15% – Government jobs
  • 9% – Education
  • 4% – Banking / Financial services
  • 4% – Computer / Information technology – software
  • 3% – Healthcare / Medical
  • 3% – Property / Real Estate
  • 3% – Retail / Merchandise
  • 2% – Manufacturing / Production
  • 1% – Transportation / Logistics

Meanwhile, they also enlisted the Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs for the fresh graduates;

  1. Medical officers – P59,353 with 478 available jobs
  2. Technical support representatives – P23,000 with 735 available jobs
  3. Teachers – P22,316 with 3,343 available jobs
  4. Call center agents – P22,000 with 4,989 available jobs
  5. Engineer (network, electrical, data, industrial) – P21,700 with 482 available jobs
  6. Nurses – P20,754 with 931 available jobs
  7. Customer service representatives – P20,500 with 2,090 available jobs
  8. Sales agents/ sales executives / sales associates – P19,500 with 664 available jobs
  9. Data analysts – P16,500 with 387 available jobs
  10. Admin assistants – P13,019 with 1,072 available jobs

WHO confirms new Ebola outbreak detected in Congo

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced today that a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease is occurring in Wangata health zone, Mbandaka, in Équateur province. The announcement comes as a long, difficult and complex Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is in its final phase, while the country also battles COVID-19 and the world’s largest measles outbreak.

Initial information from the Ministry of Health is that six Ebola cases have so far been detected in Wangata, of which four have died and two are alive and under care. Three of these six cases have been confirmed with laboratory testing. It is likely more people will be identified with the disease as surveillance activities increase.

“This is a reminder that COVID-19 is not the only health threat people face. Although much of our attention is on the pandemic, WHO is continuing to monitor and respond to many other health emergencies.”

– Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General

This is the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s 11th outbreak of Ebola since the virus was first discovered in the country in 1976. The city of Mbandaka and its surrounding area were the site of Democratic Republic of the Congo’s 9th Ebola outbreak, which took place from May to July 2018.

“It’s happening at a challenging time, but WHO has worked over the last two years with health authorities, Africa CDC and other partners to strengthen national capacity to respond to outbreaks,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.

“To reinforce local leadership, WHO plans to send a team to support scaling up the response. Given the proximity of this new outbreak to busy transport routes and vulnerable neighbouring countries we must act quickly.”

WHO is already on the ground in Mbandaka supporting the response to this outbreak, as part of capacity built during the 2018 outbreak. The team supported the collection and testing of samples, and reference to the national laboratory for confirmation. Contact tracing is underway. Work is ongoing to send additional supplies from North Kivu and from Kinshasa to support the government-led response. A further 25 people are expected to arrive in Mbandaka tomorrow. WHO is also working to ensure that essential health services are provided to communities despite these emergency events.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s 10th outbreak of Ebola, in North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri provinces, is in its final stages. On 14 May 2020, the Ministry of Health began the 42-day countdown to the declaration of the end of that outbreak.

New outbreaks of Ebola are expected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo given the existence of the virus in an animal reservoir in many parts of the country.

Press release from who.int (official WHO website)

Cebu City records 165 new recoveries on second day of GCQ

Cebu City is now on the second day under general community quarantine (GCQ). Other than opening of business sectors and allowing employees to report back to work, nothing really has changed from the previous ECQ classification. Not everyone is allowed to go out from their homes.

Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella reported the city has recorded additional 165 new COVID-19 recoveries today, June 2. This brings the city’s total to 1,160 recoveries or 48.15%.

Breakdown of new recoveries are as follows:

  • Mambaling – 138
  • Mabolo – 2
  • Sawang – 12
  • Guadalupe – 1
  • Suba – 1
  • Ermita – 1
  • Labangon – 5
  • Pasil – 5

Mayor Labella also cited that the city’s active cases are at 1,222 or 50.72% and the case fatality rate remains very low at 1.12%.

The Cebu City Health Department (CCHD) has yet to release the final report of COVID-19 cases count later today.

We have logged an additional 165 new recoveries today, bringing our total to 1,160 recoveries or 48.15%. Breakdown of…

Posted by Edgar Labella on Monday, June 1, 2020

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.

ALSO READ: Cebu GCQ Guidelines: Everything you should know

LIST: 5 Astronomical Events in June you don’t want to miss

Just like you, I have also lost track of time and day ever since the lockdown started. I didn’t even notice that we are already halfway through the year 2020.

With that being said, I guess you should check your calendars and mark them for these wonderful Astronomical events for the whole month of June. Yes, we will be delighted with a beautiful skyline during these days.

Don’t miss these dates:

Strawberry Full Moon + Lunar Eclipse

June 6, 2020 at 1:45AM (Philippine time)

  • Strawberry Full Moon: starts showing after sunset on June 6, 2020 (Saturday)
  • Lunar Eclipse: June 6, 2020 (Saturday)
    • Starts at 1:45 AM to 5:04 AM
    • Peak time at 3:24 AM

Conjunction of Moon, Jupiter and Saturn

June 9, 2020 at 1:21AM (Philippine time)

Summer Solstice (longest day of the year)

June 21, 2020 (Whole day)

Annual Solar Eclipse (Ring of Fire)

June 21, 2020:

  • Partial solar eclipse first begins: 11:46AM
  • Annular eclipse first begins: 12:48PM
  • Greatest or maximum eclipse: 2:40PM
  • Annular eclipse finally ends: 4:32PM
  • Partial solar eclipse finally ends: 5:34PM

We're almost half way of the year 2020! 😮 Bisan pa ug lisod pa i gawas ron, these Astronomical Events in June are worth…

Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Sunday, May 31, 2020

Make sure to not miss those dates so mark them while you’re at it. It’s always great to look at something different after months of being quarantined.

‘Train to Busan’ sequel to be released this July in the Philippines

Be ready to scream your gut out because after years of waiting, the “Train to Busan” sequel, Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula, finally has a release date in the Philippines. 

The scary hit Korean zombie film is set to be released on July according to Pioneer Films. No exact date was given yet.

The sequel Peninsula is set four years after the zombie outbreak in South Korea. It follows a soldier Jung-seok (Gang Dong-won) who is forced to “relive the horror when assigned to a covert operation with two simple objectives: retrieve and survive.

When his team unexpectedly stumbles upon survivors, their lives will depend on whether the best—or worst—of human nature prevails in the direst of circumstances.”

Watch the trailer below:

Who doesn’t want a good zombie movie right? This will definitely be worth the wait.

Cebu is still placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) until June 15, 2020. In case we shift to the ‘more relaxed’ Modified GCQ, movie theaters will be allowed to operate at 50% capacity.

Top 5 Ways to Keep Yourself Entertained in Cebu

As those of us from Cebu are already aware, the island is one of the most beautiful and enjoyable spots in the whole of the Philippines. Aside from it being known as the Queen City of the South, people who have never visited may be unaware of all the gems this stunning region has to offer.

For anyone interested in visiting this wonderful province, or those who live here and want to discover more, here are the five top ways to keep entertained in Cebu.

Museum Hopping

There are a number of beautiful historic attractions in Cebu, and one of the most important ones is the Cebu Heritage monument. It is made up of various sculptures which depict the history of Cebu. These include the Basilica del Santo Nino, the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Saint John the Baptist Church.

Cebu-Heritage-Monument
Casa-Gorordo-Museum-Cebu-City

Waterfront Hotel & Casino

Of all the amazing resorts to stay at in Cebu, the Waterfront Hotel & Casino is one of the best in terms of the sheer range of activities on offer. If you’re interested in gambling, you’ll enjoy the fact that there are casino games on offer at this hotel, including roulette and blackjack, which you can practice at home before you play in person, if you wish, after consulting the place to find your bonus online in order to choose which casino to play at. In addition to that, there is a modern swimming pool along with a range of fancy restaurants run by top chefs.

Diving

The waters around Cebu are ideal for diving, with an abundance of exotic marine life for divers to see. The most famous attraction in these parts is the whale shark. These huge fish are known for being friendly and letting people swim alongside them. The Oslob Whale Shark Company guarantees that customers will get the chance to witness the world’s largest fish when they take a tour.

Mountain View Nature Park

A great way to enjoy the beautiful scenery in Cebu is to visit the Mountain View Nature Park in the mountainside region of Busay. The spot provides stunning panoramic views of Cebu city and the surrounding areas and allows you to see for miles. Along with the viewing decks, there is a swimming pool, a children’s playground, and a botanical garden. This makes it a fun day out for the whole family.

Mountain View Nature's Park Cebu
mountainviewresort

Taoist Temple

The Cebu Taoist Temple is another stunning piece of architecture considered a must-see location in Cebu City. This multi-tiered attraction with a number of routes leading up to it was built by the city’s Chinese community in 1972. The entrance is designed to be a replica of the Great Wall of China, and there are stunning dragon sculptures decorating the exterior.

Of course, the list of amazing things to see and do in Cebu goes way beyond this list. Some other standout options include visiting the bustling malls or taking a trip to fast food joint Jollibee.

Try recommending these places to a friend who’s never visited Cebu, and they are sure to fall in love with it.

Hotels, resorts allowed to accept guests in areas under MGCQ

Say ‘hello’ to your next staycation and bid your ‘fake-cation’ a goodbye.

Hotel bookings will be re-opened for tourists in some areas. If the area is placed under modified general community quarantine, hotels will be allowed to re-open, said the Department of Tourism (DOT).

Administrative Order 2020-002 allows:

  • Hotels
  • Resorts
  • Motels
  • Homestays
  • And other accommodation facilities

to accept tourists and business travelers in their areas, given that they follow the 50% capacity.

Other hotel facilities will then be allowed to resume their operations too.

“Ancillary establishments within the premises, such as restaurants, cafés, bars, gyms, spas, and the like, shall be allowed to operate at 50 percent operational capacity only,” read the May 22 order signed by Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.

As of writing, hotels can only cater to guests with:

  • Prior bookings
  • Long-staying guests
  • Travelers in transit
  • Distressed or repatriated OFWs
  • Stranded passengers
  • Health workers
  • Government frontliners
  • Private employees billeted by their companies

The whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — has been placed under GCQ. We hope to expect for Cebu to shift to MGCQ after June 15.

Bughat is Real

Bughat ang tawag sa grabeng kaluya ug kakapoy sa lawas labi na sa mga inahan nga bag-o lang nanganak. Mahimo usab kining masinati sa mga Inahan sa dihang padulong na unta maayo sa sakit pero mabalikan ug kaluya ug ubos na resistensya sa lawas. Kasagaran, labad sa ulo, pamuypoy ug pamaol sa lawas ug hilanat ang mga sintomas sa bughat.

Kasagarang ma-bughat ang mga inahan nga bag-o lang nanganak. Kini tungod sa grabeg kakapoy ug stress sa lawas gikan sa pagpanganak ug wala pay tarung ug taas na pahuway. Usa ka sensitibong proseso ang post-partum nga nagkinahanglan ug extra nga attention. Kung mabughat ka, posibling makasinati ka niining ubang mga sintomas:

  1. Hilanat
  2. Pamuypoy ug pamaol sa lawas
  3. Labad sa ulo
  4. Pagpamugnaw
  5. Dehydration- kakulang sa tubig sa lawas

Unsay tambal niini?

1. Pahuway ug tarung. Ayaw pugsa pagtrabaho ug paglihok aron mubalik ang kusog sa imong lawas.

2. Relax. Ayaw ka stress. Timan-i nga wa ka nag-inusara. Naay dghan nga mga Inahan nga nakasinati sa imong gibati usab.

3. Kaon sa sakto nga oras. Likayi nga ma pasmo. Kaon usab ug sustansyadong pagkaon sama sa mga utanon ug prutas.

4. Ayaw kaulaw ug pangayog tabang sa imong bana ug mga parente sa pagbantay sa imong anak. Ayaw akoa ang tibuok responsibilidad sa pagbantay sa bata.

5. Tumar ug Paracetamol + Caffeine. Ang Paracetamol usa ka fever reducer and pain reliever. Ang caffeine mao ang mupa-abtik sa epekto sa tambal sa atong lawas para sa paspas ng recovery.

Abtik-banat sa Bughat

Ang PARACETAMOL + CAFFEINE (Rexidol Forte) kombinasyon sa Paracetamol ug Caffeine. Abtik-banat pildi dili lang ang bughat, hasta labad sa ulo, pamaol ug hilanat. Kada tableta adunay Paracetamol nga makapaubos ug hilanat ug tambal sa sakit sa lawas ug pamaol. Ang Caffeine makatabang aron paspas mu-epekto ang paracetamol para makabangon dayon ka.

PARACETAMOL + CAFFEINE (Rexidol Forte)

 Abtik-banat pildi dili lang ang bughat, hasta labad sa ulo, pamaol ug hilanat.

PARACETAMOL + CAFFEINE is the generic name of Rexidol Forte.

If symptoms persist consult your doctor.

ASC Reference Code U061P050720RS

Cebu GCQ Guidelines: Everything you should know

General community quarantine (GCQ) is still quite new for many Cebuanos; especially for those who reside in Cebu City and Mandaue City. The Province of Cebu and Lapu-Lapu City have been under GCQ since May 15, 2020.

To at least give clarity and straightforward information and guidelines, we have rounded up the details on what you should know about GCQ.

For more detailed guidelines, you may refer to the attached Executive Orders at the end of the article.

ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWED
– Individuals not below 21 y/o and not above 60 y/o (Curfew: 10PM-5AM)
– Malls (non-leisure only)
– Buying and selling of alcoholic beverages
– Public transpo: Buses, jeepneys, v-hires, taxis, Grab at 50% capacity and strict physical distancing
– Private transpo: All private vehicles are allowed but must follow Number Coding Scheme
– More business sectors; returning employees may present company ID or COE
– Barbershops & Salons starting June 7 (basic cutting services only)
– Non-contact outdoor activities: Jogging, Biking, Golf, Swimming, Skateboarding
– Individuals under 21 y/o and above 60 y/o; individuals with health conditions and pregnant women
– Movement or travel for leisure purposes
– Mass gathering (Parties, Convention, Mass)
– Gyms, Sports Facilities, Cinemas, Karaoke
– Travel and tourist spots
– Personal care (massage, facial, sauna)
– Internet cafes, Libraries, Amusement centers 

✔ Quarantine Pass is still required for non-workers; employees may present Company ID or Certificate of Employment (COE)

✔ Mandatory wearing of face masks

✔ Number coding scheme for vehicles

✔ Border control and checkpoints (Must present vehicle/quarantine pass or company ID/COE)

Number coding scheme:

Mon, Wed, FriTue, Thu, SatSun
Cebu CityEnding in:
1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (ODD)
Ending in:
2, 4, 6, 8, 0 (EVEN)
12:00AM-11:59AM (ODD)
12:00NN-11:59PM (EVEN)
Mandaue CityEnding in:
1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (ODD)
Ending in:
2, 4, 6, 8, 0 (EVEN)
12:00AM-11:59AM (ODD)
12:00NN-11:59PM (EVEN)
Lapu-Lapu CityEnding in:
1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (ODD)
Ending in:
2, 4, 6, 8, 0 (EVEN)
5:01AM-11:59AM (ODD)
12:00NN-9:59PM (EVEN)

NOTE: Numbers above refer to the last number of the vehicle’s plate number.

Public Transportation

Buses, jeepneys (modern & public), v-hires, taxis, and Grab will now be allowed to operate at 50% capacity, strict physical distancing, and other health protocols mandated by the LTFRB.

Cebu North:

  • Temporary bus terminal: CityMall in Consolacion town
  • Routes: Consolacion to Tabuelan, Tuburan, Bogo City, Maya in Daanbantayan, Lambusan in San Remigio via Hagnaya, and on to Bantayan Island.

Cebu South:

  • Temporary bus terminal: Cebu South Coastal Road on the Lantaw Restaurant property
  • Routes: Talisay City to Samboan, Balamban, Pinamungajan, Asturias, Barili, Carcar, Dumanjug, and Sibonga.

Jeepneys

ECQ vs GCQ vs MGCQ

Executive Orders

Cebu City

Lapu-Lapu City

Mandaue City

Cebu Province

This covers all the towns and cities in Cebu outside Cebu City, Mandaue City, and Lapu-Lapu City.