Our June has just gotten lovelier and edgier for we will get to witness the spectacle of a Strawberry full moon which will also pass through the faint outer shadow of the Earth, making a penumbral lunar eclipse, the second of four penumbral lunar eclipses this year.
A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth aligns between the Full Moon and the Sun where it blocks the Sun’s rays from reaching the Full Moon.
Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and the South Eastern areas of South America might notice the Moon turn slightly darker, or seem less bright, during the maximum phase of the eclipse.
Date and 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
The Strawberry Full Moon Lunar Eclipse may be experienced and be visible for as long as 3 hours and 18 minutes depending on your area.
Thanks to everyone who joined their hands in praying for holy masses to be resumed. Today, June 3, Holy Masses and other religious activities if churches are also ready to resume.
Executive Order no. 17-F was signed by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on the evening of Tuesday, June 2. EO no. 17-F “encourages” the holding of religious activities in the whole province of Cebu.
Though such activities were allowed, following the strict physical distancing and allowing only 50% of the holding capacity of the venue is still a must.
Garcia said during her press conference yesterday that she was assured by Archbishop Jose Palma that Catholic Churches in the Archdiocese are now ready to hold physical Masses.
Governor Garcia, however, has left the further guidelines and restrictions to the leadership of the Churches;
“I hope that is now very clear. I am confident that Archbishop Palma, alang sa atong kaigsuonang Katoliko, magpagawas sa mga patakaran usab sa Archdiocese kabahin sa holding of Masses sa mga simbahan (I am confident that Archbishop Palma, on behalf of our Catholic brothers, will issue guidelines that will be followed in holding Masses in the different churches in the Archdiocese),”
– Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia
“Suffice it to say, as far as the provincial government of Cebu is concerned and as far as this governor of Cebu is concerned, we are strongly encouraging the holding of religious activities limited to 50 percent capacity of [the] venue,” Garcia added.
Amid our fear of the pandemic, we all need spiritual healing to fuel ourselves to keep going. Praise God!
With a vision to believe in the pursuit of equality for every athlete, Nike honors every voice of those who want to make a difference and BETRUE.
This year, Nike celebrates equality through the pride month with their BETRUE sneaker, the Air Force 1. Known for its chunky silhouette, this pair will surely catch more attention because of its new and cool colorways. Since this month’s movement is the Pride Month, Nike dedicates this new pair to the LGBTQ+ community.
However, if you’re a fan of Nike, but is a minimalist, fret not. Nike is sticking to the ivory colorway of AF1. Rainbow flags are printed on the tongue and the outer side of each sole, next to the Nike logo. Some holographic deets will also be adorning the classic pair.
Nike Air Force 1 BETRUE is set to be released on June 19 in the US for $120 (P6,055). While awaiting for a local release announcement, let’s continue hoping and look at their website for updates.
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.
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;
Medical officers – P59,353 with 478 available jobs
Technical support representatives – P23,000 with 735 available jobs
Teachers – P22,316 with 3,343 available jobs
Call center agents – P22,000 with 4,989 available jobs
Engineer (network, electrical, data, industrial) – P21,700 with 482 available jobs
Nurses – P20,754 with 931 available jobs
Customer service representatives – P20,500 with 2,090 available jobs
Sales agents/ sales executives / sales associates – P19,500 with 664 available jobs
Data analysts – P16,500 with 387 available jobs
Admin assistants – P13,019 with 1,072 available jobs
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
