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

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April 15, 2020

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

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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April 15, 2020

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

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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April 15, 2020

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

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.

	Confirmed	Deaths	Recoveries
Philippines	5,223	335	295
Malaysia	4,987	82	2,478
Indonesia	4,839	459	426
Singapore	3,252	10	611
Thailand	2,613	41	1,405
Vietnam	267		169
Brunei	136	1	107
Cambodia	122		96
Myanmar	63	4	2
Laos	19		1
Timor-Leste	6		1

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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April 14, 2020

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Two pandas finally mated after a decade amid COVID-19

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

Research reveals ways to be happier amidst COVID-19 pandemic & Social Media Toxicity

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April 14, 2020

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Research reveals ways to be happier amidst COVID-19 pandemic & Social Media Toxicity

We have entered 2020 yet we weren’t prepared for what was to come. If someone told me last year that this year a pandemic will emerge that will shake the entire world and force everyone to self-isolate and keep distance, I wouldn’t have believed it.

Many people have already lost their jobs and livelihood, and along with this, social media is in a state of outrage right now, which can be toxic for many people to be on. With no vaccine in sight and the virus not seemingly slowing down in the nation, what can we do to stay positive?

Normally, the way to be happier is to meet with friends, revisit some old ones and hugging and kissing.

BUT WE CANNOT DO THAT in our current situation. Still, there are other ways to go around this, thanks to over 50 years of documented research on the topic.

The root of all these practices is positive social interaction, and that is not impossible to do online. Studies show that this practice can actually help your mental health. Thanks to the internet, we can still interact and connect with people.

If you feel lonely, you can always chat with a friend.
Need to hear their voice? Call them.
A group video call to catch up on the things you’ve been doing.
Expressing gratitude to the people you love on social media or DM’s.
Being appreciated of your work and efforts
Developing an optimistic imagination

This article is not saying that there is a universal key to happiness that will work for everyone. What is being discussed here is that there are ways and practices you need to observe. As I said, there is no surefire way to be happy, but it would not be bad to give effort to being positive.

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.

Lifting of Enhanced Community Quarantine in Cebu not yet in sight

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Marel Baluyos

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April 14, 2020

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Lifting of Enhanced Community Quarantine in Cebu not yet in sight

“Kini nga ECQ sa province of Cebu will go on until further notice.”- Gov. Garcia

This is the answer of the Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia on the issue of the lifting of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) during her live update last Saturday, April 11.

The successive days of negative test results on the COVID tests conducted here in Cebu have prompted the people to ask this question along with the ECQ’s possible extensions.

She clarified that no specific date on the end of ECQ was indicated in the Executive Order 5-O she had issued.

“Wala ko nibutang ug hangtod kanus.a. Walay deadline. So kung walay deadline, walay kinahanglan e extend.”- Gov. Gwen Garcia

“Kini nga ECQ, sa province of Cebu will go on until further notice.”- Gov. Garcia

“Apan Dili pana karun. Dili pana sunod semana. Dili pana sa musunod na duha o tulo ka semana. Sa akong tan.aw. Dili. Not in the near future.”- Gov. Gwen Garcia

She also added that as of April 10, another 3 new cases have been confirmed positive out of 110 that was tested. As of April 13, 2020, the entire Cebu now has a total of 33 confirmed cases with 19 recovered patients and 6 deaths.

Four-year-old boy with rare neuroblastoma cancer defeats COVID-19

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Marel Baluyos

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April 14, 2020

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Four-year-old boy with rare neuroblastoma cancer defeats COVID-19

This global pandemic isn’t picky and favors no one but it is especially dangerous to people who already have diseases or conditions that lower their immune system.

We worry for them and pray for them. And it seems like one of these prayers has come true because a 4-year-old boy with a rare disease has just won over CoVID-19.

Archie Wilks, who was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer, neuroblastoma, has caught the novel coronavirus during one of his treatments.

He developed a fever at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge after his chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and was quickly moved to a coronavirus ward where he was diagnosed.

‘It was scary to be moved into the coronavirus ward as we had no real information about how a child in his position might cope with the virus.’
– Mr. Wilks

Mr. Wiks also praised the staff who made them feel at ease especially the parents. Archie was brought home last April 1 when he was well enough and was safer to be in isolation at home.

‘Archie’s definitely out the other side of the virus with no cough and no need for oxygen.’-Archie’s family

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.

Ben&Ben to perform live on YouTube this Saturday, April 18

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April 14, 2020

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Ben&Ben to perform live on YouTube this Saturday, April 18

Ben&Ben will host a special live event on Saturday April 18 at 7PM (local time) on the band’s YouTube channel to raise funds for COVID-19 response initiatives in the Philippines. Particularly, the proceeds will go to the PPEs and nutrition support for frontline healthcare workers, COVID-19 testing kits, and relief goods for daily wage earners.

The nine-piece band will perform their newest single “Doors” which is yet to be released on April 16. The online concert will also feature tracks from their certified Platinum and best-selling 2019 debut album, LIMASAWA STREET, including recently released “Fall” (watch the video here). Each member of the band will connect from their respective homes to stream the performance in their unique signature 3 x 3 format. After the event, the live stream will continue to be available on YouTube.

“YouTube is proud to collaborate with Sony to enable Ben&Ben’s live streaming event which aims to create a donation drive for COVID-19 response efforts. It is uplifting to see the power of music and Filipinos’ spirit of bayanihan coming together to lend a helping hand during this increasingly challenging time. We hope that Ben&Ben’s event does not just help raise funds but inspire Filipinos to get through difficult moments through music,”
– Bernadette Nacario, Country Director, Google Philippines

“We cannot wait to play our songs for all of you this Saturday. We’ll be launching our new single ‘Doors’. But more importantly, we’ll be helping out with the COVID-19 efforts in the Philippines by raising funds for our frontline workers. We look forward to connecting with all of you at our show on YouTube, one of the platforms that helped us build the vibrant Ben&Ben community that we have right now. See ya!”
– Ben&Ben

“Doors” is mixed by Grammy Award-winning engineer Miles Walker (Beyonce, Usher, Coldplay, Rihanna) and mastered by Leon Zervos (P!nk, Maroon 5, Beastie Boys, Willy Nelson).

Bill Gates is now building factories to produce potential Coronavirus Vaccines

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Sarah Ladeza

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April 14, 2020

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Bill Gates is now building factories to produce potential Coronavirus Vaccines

We all deserve to read good news amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Bill Gates’ plans to accelerate COVID-19 response is just one of the many positive stories we all deserve to read. Microsoft billionaire, Bill Gates, announced that he and his foundation will be building factories for the seven most promising vaccines.

Though they would end up picking only one or two of the seven, Gates is still keen in being a torch bearer in fighting this pandemic.

On the episode of “The Daily Show” last Thursday, Gates told Trevor Noah that the Gates Foundation could mobolizr faster to combat the outbreak.

“Because our foundation has such deep expertise in infectious diseases, we’ve thought about the epidemic, we did fund some things to be more prepared, like a vaccine effort. Our early money can accelerate things.”
– Bill Gates

Gates and his philanthropic foundation are to build factories for every chosen vaccine. Though they might end up choosing only at max 2, Gates is not backing down and wasting time.

“Even though we’ll end up picking at most two of them, we’re going to fund factories for all seven, just so that we don’t waste time in serially saying, ‘OK, which vaccine works?’ and then building the factory,”

He said that in a situation where the world faces the loss of trillions of dollars to the economy, wasting a few billion to help is worth it.

Yes, the factories are of great help to fight this outbreak, but this is not the first time that The Gates Foundation has helped. In early March, they pledged $100M for identifying, assessing, developing, and scaling-up treatments for the virus.

Let us just hope that all 7 will turn out to be of great help to our combat against this outbreak. Let’s continue praying.

“We can save months, and every month counts.” @BillGates and Trevor discuss combating coronavirus tonight at 11/10c pic.twitter.com/fYijnZa6tF
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) April 3, 2020

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.

Dimsum Break now offers delivery in Cebu

Ram Mancelita

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April 13, 2020

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Dimsum Break now offers delivery in Cebu

Finally, the ultimate comfort food of many Cebuanos can now be ordered online!

Dimsum Break is a Cebu homegrown restaurant chain famous for serving dimsum favorites like steamed fried rice, a variety of siomai, spring rolls, among others.

Dimsum heard the clamor of the public after many expressed on social media how they miss the dimsum food after weeks of home quarantine. With this, Dimsum Break opens four (4) of its branches in Cebu that accept take-out and delivery orders.

Banilad Town Centre (Takeout, Delivery & Drive Thru)
- Starting April 14, 9AM to 7PM daily
Gen. Maxilom Ave. (Takeout & Delivery)
- Starting April 14, 9AM to 7PM daily
Colon St. (Takeout & Delivery)
- Starting April 15, 9AM to 7PM daily
One Pavilion Mall Banawa (Takeout & Delivery)
- Starting April 15, 9AM to 7PM daily