The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board 7 (LTFRB-7) has issued special permits to 190 buses and mini buses allowing them to operate and serve the public transportation needs in Cebu Province.
There will be 93 buses going north, 92 buses going south, and 5 for midwest Cebu now that the province is under general community quarantine (GCQ).
“Duna na ta’y public transport. Hinay-hinay. Gradual. Pero at least karon duna na’y masakyan nga public transport ang atong mga kaigsuonan,”
– Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia
Public transportation requirements in Cebu Province:
Provincial Public Utility Passes (PPUP) issued by the Cebu Provincial Government
Observe 50% reduction in seating capacity
Provision of a foot bath upon embarkation aside from
Other sanitation practices
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.
The country is slowly shifting from Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) to General Community Quarantine (GCQ), including Cebu City.
With the transition, the most common question is the transportation. Worry not because we have here a concise on the know how of the new normal to public transport.
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Guidelines
Sanitary measures:
Wearing of face masks at all times
Implementation of no-contact measures such as cashless payments.
Use of thermal scanners
Availability of alcohol and sanitizers in Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs)
Disinfection of high-touch surfaces of vehicles
Establishment of disinfection facilities in various public transport terminals
Contact Tracing
Public Utility Buses (PUBs), Modern PUVs, and UV Express will now be allowed to operate along with transport modes during Phase 1 (with limited passenger capacity)
1-meter social distance rule will be strictly enforced inside all PUVs and mass transport units.
Allowed are trains and bus augmentation, taxis, TNVS, shuttle services, Point-to-Point buses, and bicycles (with limited passenger capacity) / Tricycles (subject to the approval of concerned LGU)
Provincial buses are now allowed:
Temporary North 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.
Temporary South Bus Terminal: Cebu South Coastal Road on the Lantaw Restaurant property
Routes: Talisay City to Samboan, Balamban, Pinamungajan, Asturias, Barili, Carcar, Dumanjug, and Sibonga.
Buses & Jeepneys
Modern technology Initiatives
Automatic fare collection system (AFCS) – for cashless payment transactions, electronic toll collection, and GNSS/GPS.
Online transactions in licensing, registration, and other documentary requirements.
LTFRB’s Public Transport Online Processing System (PTOPS) – allows transactions to be made online, except the publication and hearing of cases—which will make LTFRB services faster and accessible for all its stakeholders. (will run in NCR starting June 1, 2020)
‘NEW NORMAL’ Institutional changes
Routes Rationalization – for more effective traffic management;
Industry Consolidation – to make it more efficient and financially tenable for stakeholders;
The use of shuttle services – to prevent students and employees from contracting the virus will also be encouraged;
Promotion of the use of non-motorized transport/use of bicycles- to maintain physical distancing, provide environmental and health benefits, and promote efficient road space use.
One of the essentials for the new normal that we are approaching today is the face mask.
There are many kinds of face masks like cloth, surgical, N95, and now, a new one is being introduced, the Abaca face mask.
7XB face masks are made of abaca paper by Salay Handmade Products Industries, Incorporated (SHPII), an artisanal company from Misamis Oriental that produces and sells handmade paper products.
This new face mask have a filtration rate seven times better than cloth masks and has lower water absorption than the N95 mask, according to a test conducted by the Department of Science and Technology Region 10 (DOST-10).
On April 27, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 10 has ordered 1,000 abaca fiber masks to be given to the medical frontliners.
According to Kennedy Costales, executive director of the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PHILFIDA), the abaca’s porous fibers make it the ideal material for making medical fabric.
It is washable and can therefore be reused. It is also environmental friendly for if thrown its decomposition will be faster with no plastics or chemicals used in its fabrication.
Photo by Zener R. Dumaguing/PIA10
The Department of Health has yet to issue a statement about the masks.
The 7XB fiber masks can be ordered through their Facebook Page.
While we are all confined in our homes because of this pandemic, a lot has also found ways to spend their time.
Cebuano artist Kniel Nangit has made sure to turn this home quarantine to his advantage. Since masks are expected to be part of our new normal, he has decided to turn these surgical masks into works of art.
He has shown his creativity by painting whatever inspired him on the masks. This 36-year-old artist and musician from Barangay Cabancalan, Mandaue City is transforming his surgical masks to art pieces.
This is considered as his therapy amid this crisis. May we all find our ways to cope with this pandemic.
Check out more of Kniel Nangit’s artworks on his Facebook Page at Art of Kniel Nangit.
Ethno-epic musical that reimagines and reinterprets Biag ni Lam-ang, LAM-ANG, will be streaming online on May 30.
The oldest among the folk epics of Luzon will be starred by JC. Santos. This epic is inspired by the published Ilocano version of Isabelo delos Reyes and tagalog translations of Angel Acaco and Ariel Tabag.
Lam-ang was staged last December 6-15, 2019 at the CCP Little Theater.
This also features:
Anna Luna as Kannoyan
Tex Ordonez-de Leon as Baglan
Ybes Bagadiong as Tangguob
Lance Reblando as Taraok
Jonathan Tadioan as Gibuan
Alvin Magahanoy as Batang Lam-ang
Hazel Maranan as Namongan
Remus Villanueva as Lokan
Raflesia Bravo as Saridandan,
Joshua Cabiladas as Gumakas
Paw Castillo as Sumarang
Karenina Ng as Unnayan
Lam-ang’s Production Staff:
Writers:
Eljay Castro Deldoc (new book and lyrics)
Jen Darlene Torres (composer and lyrics)
Fitz Edward Torres Bitana (who also serves as co-director)
Creative Team:
Marco Viaña (direction and set design)
TJ Ramos (musical direction and sound design)
JM Cabling (choreography)
Bonsai Cielo (costume design)
Meliton Roxas Jr. (lighting design)
Starting May 30 until June 30, you can watch the production over the iWant app and website and on Tanghalang Pilipino’s YouTube channel.
This production is part of iWant’s Pantawid ng Tanghalan, a fundraising project that aims to help Tanghalang Pilipino to continue in providing the public with artistic and socially relevant content.
You can donate through the channels below or through KTX:
• Tanghalang Pilipino Corporate Account
Account Name: Tanghalang Pilipino Foundation Inc.
Savings Account Number: 3131-0387-46
Bank Branch: BPI – Harrison Plaza
• GCash Account (Handled by TP’s Admin Officer)
Account Holder: Munera Garcia
Number: 0915-5438933
• QR Code Bank Details (Tanghalang Pilipino’s Finance Officer)
UPDATE (May 30, 2020): This post has been updated based on IATF’s latest resolution.
It was previously reported the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-MEID) initially placed Cebu City on modified ECQ; however, Cebu City Mayor Labella appealed to this decision and insisted that Cebu City has low mortality rate, making it ready for GCQ. This request was then granted by the IATF.
This means, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — is now all under GCQ.
One of the best ways to beat the summer heat is to eat something cold. But because of this pandemic, we also need to be healthy. Hence, we need to eat cold fresh fruits, if necessary.
I know you’re probably wondering if you could make an ice cream from your fruits and yes you may. Especially with these dragon fruits! There are a lot of ways for you to enjoy these yummy, healthy fruits.
Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit known for its vibrant red skin and sweet, seed-speckled pulp. It has several health benefits, including:
Low calorie, high in nutrients
Antioxidant, preventing chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis
Boost immune system
Boost low iron levels
Details:
Price: ₱280 per kilo
Delivery fee: FREE for orders more than 5KG within Cebu City; otherwise, buyer will shoulder delivery fee
For pick-ups: IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City
Mode of payment: Cash on Delivery
HOW TO ORDER?
You can either text or message the seller on Facebook.
Now is the perfect time to achieve your ‘beauty goals’ with BeautéDerm for they are now in Cebu.
While it’s not yet the time to go out and travel the world, this is a good news for our skin. Without its usual exposure to dirt and the harsh elements, they can now be healthier and get the glow up they deserve.
BeautéDerm is a health, beauty and skin care brand that offers premium, quality products at a fair price with their customer’s satisfaction guaranteed. A popular brand in the Philippines, BeautéDerm is open at SM Seaside City Cebu.
BeautéDerm at SM Seaside City Cebu3/F Mountain Wing, SM Seaside City
BeautéDerm believes that the key towards a beautiful and flawless skin is consistency, and they have the best skin care collection to prove it.
From different kinds of soap, lotion, facial wash and many more they only offer you the best for your skin.
Here are some of their products that will surely catch your attention:
Beautéderm BRISQ Whitening & Nourishing Lotion
It whitens, smoothens and nourishes for healthy glowing skin. It has natural Extracts with Spf 60, Retinoic Acid and Arbutin, Coconut Oil and Vit. C.
Papaine soap – Exfoliating properties and rejuvenating dry and flaky skin
Leaves skin flawless, blemish free, whiter and younger looking. Has orange peel and papaya extracts infused with Vitamin C
Oatmeal soap – has anti-inflammatory properties and is perfect for sensitive skin, has good exfoliating properties and helps treat acne, eczema, rosacea and rashes.
Purifie Facial Wash
Cleanses the skin while gently exfoliating it to unclog pores. Enhances skin’s elasticity and gives a brightening and whitening effect. It is infused with Vitamin C, E, Glutathione and Glycerine.
Beauté L’Cheveux Supple Hair Oil with Hair Booster Actives
A natural treatment which contains a rare and powerful combination of Vitamins A, E, and K. Using regularly, will strengthen your hair and prevent breakage.
You can avail Beautés for as low as Php 399 only. They also have Beauté Sets that are perfect for your specific needs.
A short film from Pixar Animation Studios, Out has been available for streaming on Disney+ since May 22, featuring Pixar’s first gay main character.
This animated film follows a gay’s journey to acceptance. This is in lieu to his preparation to move into a city with his boyfriend.
Greg is the film’s lead character and he has been keeping his secret from his parents. However, his dog has been helping him learn about not to be hiding anything.
May this animated film makes us realize the importance of being true to oneself. But more than that, may we this film makes us accept our fellow human beings, regardless of gender.
Unfortunately, Disney+ is not yet available in the Philippines and we might need to wait until next year for the official release. For now, you can use VPN service to watch Disney+ content.
Filipino-American stand-up comedian Jo Koy is going back to his roots by taking Netflix to the Philippines in his new special, Jo Koy: In His Elements.
JoKoy celebrates his heritage by telling jokes about life as a Filipino-American while highlighting the culture of Manila. He uses this opportunity to shine a light on other Filipino-American performers by welcoming to the stage famed breakdancer Ronnie, Grammy-winning producer !llmind, singer/songwriter Iñigo Pascual, and comedians Andrew Lopez, Joey Guila, and Andrew Orolfo.
