On April 24, 2020, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan officially announced the extension of the City’s Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to May 18, 2020 or “until further notice”.
Lapu-Lapu City’s ECQ started on March 29, 2020 and is supposed to end this coming Tuesday, April 28. But the mayor decided to extend it, up to May 18 in line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s ECQ extension in Luzon and in some parts of the country.
Photo from Lapu-Lapu City PIO
As of April 25, 2020, Lapu-Lapu City already has a total of 28 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
With the increasing number of cases, the Mayor announced that the City will purchase additional testing kits, through the Department of Health (DOH), in preparation for mass testing in both the private and public sectors. The frontliners will be prioritized in swab testing.
Lapu-Lapu City will spend for the swab testing in the contact tracing of COVID positive cases, and testing of City employees.
For those suspected cases, guidelines of isolation facilities will be announced together with the new Executive Order of the Mayor.
Photo from Lapu-Lapu City PIO
Barangay officials are also allowed to initiate entry and exit points in their areas and that street closures are allowed but must be in coordination with the police.
There are now lockdowns within a 10-meter radius from houses of COVID positive patients. The City will supply food in these lockdown areas.
In the same manner, all police protocols, or security initiatives must be in coordination with the barangays.
This new feature is just perfect amid the crisis we’re facing today.
BPI knows how many people are in need of able to receive support for their urgent needs. With this, BPI clients can now send money online anytime, anywhere in the Philippines through the new BPI to Cash feature.
In as fast as four to six hours, the recipient can safely claim the cash at any of the 5,000 Palawan Express Pera Padala branches nationwide.
Features
Accessibility
Send or pay to over 5,000 Palawan Express branches nationwide.
Speed
Funds for the receiver are available as early as four hours* after the transaction is processed by the sender.
Transaction Limit
Send up to Php 10,000 per send out, with a maximum daily limit of Php 50,000 per day.**
Convenience
Process sending transactions 24/7, via BPI Online or mobile app.
Security
Ensure the safety of your transactions with our One-Time Pin (OTP) verification. Never share your OTP with anyone.
*Transactions processed beyond 1:30 PM shall be available the following day. **The daily limit is an aggregate of transfers to unenrolled accounts, Instapay transfers, prepaid loading, and cash ins using BPI Online and mobile app.
How to use BPI to Cash?
For the sender:
1. On the web, go to BPI to Cash. This feature will be available on the BPI Mobile app soon. 2. Fill in the details of the receiver, then click on “Next.” • Amount to send • Receiver’s name (first name, middle initial, last name) • Receiver’s mobile number 3. Enter registered email address. 4. Log in to your BPI Online account with your credentials. 5. Select which account you would like to use, then select “Pay”. A service fee of Php 99 will be charged per send out. 6. Enter the One-time PIN (OTP) to be sent to your registered mobile number, and click “Proceed”. 7. Get the 13-digit reference number that will appear on the confirmation screen. Send it to the receiver.
For the receiver:
1. Receive the 13-digit reference number from the sender. 2. Go to the nearest Palawan Express branch. 3. Present a valid ID and the 13-digit reference number upon claiming. 4. Get the cash.*
*Palawan Express branches are open every day from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. However, due to the COVID-19 situation, the business hours of Palawan Express branches may vary depending on the location. You may check their schedules.
One of every anime lover’s dreams is to stream their favorites online and Netflix allows us to do such. Netflix has been continuing its quest to give us as much content during the quarantine period.
Unveiling our dreams include the free streaming of a live-action adaptation of One Piece. Netflix has announced a release date for the anime series. Accompanied by a 60-second clip on Twitter, Netflix shared the inaugural arcs it is set to show.
Squeezing the first two arcs of One Piece into sixty seconds stretched our editors to the breaking point, but the results are worth it. The East Blue and Alabasta sagas coming soon to Netflix. @ToeiAnimationpic.twitter.com/u1h5m14Jri
Netflix will be offering East Blue and Alabasta Sagas. This arrival will get new fans and old fans altogether to enjoy and have more fun with Luffy and his gang.
The One Piece animated series will start streaming on Netflix this June 12 in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. No announcement yet for the release date in the Philippines, but we’re expecting it to happen within this year.
It’s obviously not yet the 4th of May, but these ‘Stormtroopers’ from the 501st Cebu Scarif Garrison are helping the Philippine National Police at the quarantine checkpoints in Consolacion, Cebu while the entire Cebu is placed under enhanced community quarantine.
They were deployed to help ease tensions in the area, bring smiles and goodwill to passing motorists while doing the thermal scanning.
As of April 24, 2020, the entire Cebu already has a total of 392 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 22 recoveries and 8 deaths.
Sugboanons, let’s do our part. Stay at home, practice good hygiene and follow the authorities.
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.
To someone who has studied Greek mythology, learning about a new adaptation on Netflix excites me more than knowing someone has finished Percy Jackson.
In 2018, Netflix announced that it had ordered KAOS, a 10-episode “darkly comic reimagining of Greek mythology” from creator-writer Charlie Covell, who was also behind Netflix’s ‘The End of the F***ing World’.
He has taken this classic to a high level by exploring themes of gender politics, power and life in the underworld.
‘It’s a 10-hour series for Netflix, and hopefully with a kind of Game of Thrones scale — but tonally it should [feel] End of the World-y, in terms of its humor and its soundtrack and the look of it,’
– Covell said.
Kaos will be set in three worlds: the gods, the Earth and the underworld.
While awaiting for its release, I strongly suggest you read the novels written by Homer first. The novels are greatly written and I can assure you a good time.
It was set to start filming by June 2020 with an expected release in 2022, although the production hasn’t released any updates amidst the pandemic.
It is an empowering feeling. It could be overwhelming. However, like the old adage, with great power comes great responsibility. You could be earning much, but you’re splurging it on the wrong things. Unless you spend it wisely, you’re on the right track.
They say that the world is your oysters, but we all need money to reap the benefits. Hence, we all should learn how to earn and invest in the right things. To achieve our dreams, we have to prioritize it.
Who would’ve thought that someone at 22 would achieve her dreams? Yes, CAMS CRUZ, at 22, already has her own house and lot. Yes, under her name. She feels it is surreal, but that’s reality.
Cams Cruz owns a 44-sqm 2-bedroom house and lot. This came about after their house burnt down in 2016. Thereafter, they had to rent… rent… rent. She said it was too tiring. But because they had no choice, they had to stay. She didn’t want to settle though.
She scavenged for information online. She wanted to have her own abode. She had to do it. She searched high and low for it. At first, it seemed too impossible. It seemed too hard. It was too expensive. But just when she felt like wanting to end it, she’s found The One. She found an affordable townhouse.
Cams Cruz shares how she did it:
1. HOW MUCH DID YOU INVEST?
– P6,000 to reserve the unit. Your P6,000 will be used to secure your slot. You will then be given 45 days for your next down-payment for the installment.
Note, the reservation fee and down payment will always depend on the property and location.
2. HOW MUCH IS YOUR DOWN-PAYMENT?
– P6,288 is payable in 18 months. Unless you have P113,184, you can pay monthly. They have different terms of payment. You can opt for 10 months or 18 months. Either way, both are at 0% interest rate.
Note, the reservation fee and down payment will always depend on the property and location.
3. AFTER 18 MONTHS, WHAT WILL HAPPEN?
– You can move in, but you still need to continue paying the monthly payment under PAG-IBIG. For her case, she’s paying P6,000/month for 25 years.
Total Contract Price: P970, 000
4. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
– You need to have atleast 24 months of contribution with PAG-IBIG. 1 month payslip, a valid ID, and a proof of billing.
5. WHERE IS THIS TOWNHOUSE LOCATED?
– It is located in Bocaue, Bulacan. It is a 20-minute drive to Monumento.
But there are other similar properties sold at the same price (or slight higher/lower). Just keep on searching or talk to a real estate advisor you know.
No one is definitely too young to dream. We are all capable of dreaming. We just have to set our eyes on the prize to reach our goals.
Until now, Hindi padin ako makapaniwala. 😍🤘Would you believe at the age of 22, I already own a 44sqm house & lot (2BR-…
Have you watched the brilliant play Phantom of the Opera made available on youtube? Then brace yourself because its sequel Love Never Dies will be coming for you today, April 25. It will be available online for 48 hours.
Love Never Dies is set in 1907—about a decade after the final scene of The Phantom of the Opera.
Christine is now one of the world’s finest sopranos have been invited to perform in an opera house in Manhattan. The Phantom is now living amid carnival performers in Coney Island then tries to lure Christine to Brooklyn.
The channel The Shows Must Go On have presented amazing performances like the ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’, and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’.
This is for the benefit of The Actors Fund, Acting for Others, Broadway Cares, Actors Benevolent Fund, and more.
“LOVE NEVER DIES” 2012 AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTION
Main Casts:
Ben Lewis: The Phantom,
Anna O’Byrne:Christine Daaé
Simon Gleeson: Raoul
Directed by Simon Phillips
Choreography by Graeme Murphy
Set and costume designs by Gabriela Tylesova.
Lyrics for the musical by Glenn Slater
Script by Lloyd Webber, Ben Elton and Frederick Forsyth
Where to watch it?
Love Never Dies goes live starting on April 25 at 2AM (PH Time). It will be available online for 48 hours on The Shows Must Go On!.
Or you watch it here: (Note, the video below will expire on April 27 at 2AM)
As the race for developing a vaccine may still take a year, we look at possible treatments to battle this virus.
Every country is doing everything they can to have access to various antiviral drugs or possible treatments. And there sure is a lot of them but we also have to consider the public health and make sure that these antiviral drugs will not cause more harm. One of these is the Fabunan anti-viral injection.
The Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque have urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to study if the Fabunan antiviral injection is safe and effective for use in the treatment of the novel corona virus (COVID-19).
“Sabi ko pag-aralan na nga kung ano iyan at magkaroon na ng pronouncement ang FDA dahil sa panahon na ito, maraming nais maniwala bagama’t kinakailangan ay siyensiya pa rin ang umiral nang malaman natin kung iyan ba ay banta o mabuti sa kalusugan ng ating mga kababayan”
– Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
FDA has already warned the public against using drugs and vaccines with unproven claims for treatment of COVID-19.
“No applications for product registration have been filed to date. Until such products are proven safe and effective for use in the treatment of COVID-19 they cannot be dispensed to the public nor can therapeutic claims be made,”
– Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
PRODEX B and the Fabunan antiviral Injections remain unregistered and cannot be sold to the public.
The island of Cebu is blessed with easily accessible hills and mountains that offer breathtaking views of the city, the sea and the aspiring horizons. Among these is Ibabaw Mountain Resort in Liloan, Northern Cebu.
The resort was once a simple rest house situated in a quaint position on the top of the mountain but due to its friendly atmosphere to welcome unexpected guests, the owner then decided to turn it to an overlooking view resort.
Let me give you a quick tour to one of your new summer escapade this year!
The Place
The Swimming Pool
Ibabaw Mountain Resort can relieve you of the burdens of the city as you relax by the pool and recharge your batteries over a weekend.
Photo by Mark Marvin Senara
Restaurant and Bar
Rooms, Cottages and Cabanas
Your family and friends can retreat into one of the rooms offered by the resort for an overnight view of the neighboring island, Lapu-Lapu or spend the day floating and splashing around the pool side while the accommodating staff will try their best to provide you with a great escape from city life.
– Check-in time: 12NN – Check-out time: 10AM the next day
The Family House
Inclusions: • Free entrance fee • Double deck bed • Good for 6 persons • Free breakfast • 1 room and Sala • Toilet & Shower • Refrigerator • Kitchen Utensils (Spoon, Fork, Plates, Glasses, Butane stove w/ 1 Cassette gas, Kettle, Rice Cooker, Tong, Knife, Chopping board, Can opener, Scissor, Pan, Pitcher, Bowl, Cup & Ladle) RATE: ₱3,500 per night
Bahay Kubo
• Free entrance fee • Queen size bed • Good for 4 persons • Free breakfast • Terrace • Toilet & Shower • Mini refrigerator • Kettle RATE: ₱2,500 per night
Airconditioned Rooms
• Free entrance fee • Good for 2 persons • Queen size Bed or 2 Single Beds • Mini Refrigerator • Electric Kettle • Veranda • Toilet and Shower RATE: ₱1,800 per night
Rates and Other Information
1. DAY USE (8AM to 5PM) • Adults – ₱100 • Kids (3-9 y/o) – ₱50 • 2 y/o & below – FREE
Overnight use: 12NN check-in; 10AM the next day check-out
Corkage fee: YES. ₱10-20 per bottle / ₱120 per case
HOW TO GET THERE?
Ibabaw Mountain Resort is 3 and a half kilometers from the National Road. It would take you approx. 15 minutes coming from eskina Yati, Liloan.
From the intersection in Yati (from the city, before the big RC Cola billboard on your right), turn left near MLhuiller, drive up to San Vicente. You’ll then pass by the San Vicente Barangay Hall; just a few meters after, take the sharp right that will take you to Sta. Cruz. When you reach where the road splits, keep left (don’t take the asphalt road going up the hill). And just opposite to Sta Cruz Barangay Hall, turn left. You will then arrive at the resort after 50 meters. You can either follow the the resort’s tarps posted along the road.
For the commuters, take a habal-habal from the Yati intersection – just a few meters from the entrance of Yati Elementary School. Ask the driver to take you to Ibabaw Mountain Resort. Fare is only P40 good for 2pax – if you’re alone, you still need to pay P40.
The resort also offers official transportation van that can accommodate up to 18 persons.
RATE 1: – From/To: Cebu City, Mandaue City,Lapu-Lapu City – Price: P1,500 one-way – Price: P2,300 return
The Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) has reported there are now 392 confirmed COVID-19 cases in entire Cebu after recording 31 new cases today, April 24.
DOH-7 also said there were 242 test results released today, which yielded 35 positive results. 3 positive cases were repeat tests and 1 is not from Central Visayas.
There is also one laboratory negative test result of a previously confirmed case, a 67-year-old female from Lapu-Lapu City. She will be discharged once she has become asymptomatic and has fully recovered from the infection.
DOH-7 assures the public that the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has been implementing measures that would contain the spread of COVID-19. The new cases being added are product of contact tracing among inmates and jail officers. They are having negative to mild symptoms and are now being isolated. Vulnerable population has been removed from the general jail population and contingency plans are also being made and implemented accordingly.
As of April 24, 2020, the entire Cebu now has a total of 392 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 22 recoveries and 8 deaths.
Below is the updated breakdown of the confirmed cases in Cebu:
350 – Cebu City (+21 today)
28 – Lapu-Lapu City (+8 today)
11 – Mandaue City (+2 today)
3 – Cebu Province
DOH-7 Official Report for today
Meanwhile, in the Philippines as of April 24, 2020: the Department of Health reported 211 new confirmed cases, 40 new recoveries and 15 new deaths in the country. To date, the Philippines’ tally is 7,192 confirmed cases with 762 recoveries and 477 deaths.
The COVID-19 pandemic originated from Wuhan City in China that has affected nearly 200 countries and territories with more than 2.5 million confirmed cases and at least 185,000 deaths.
