As the number of confirmed cases in our country continues to rise, our government is constantly looking for ways and build programs targeted to provide help to our medical workers, frontliners, infected citizens, and sectors greatly affected by this pandemic. Two of the highest elected officials even made announcements on their actionable plans regarding this health issue – one is from the Office of the Vice President (OVP).
On March 17, 2020, the OVP, together with its partnering organizations announced that they were raising funds to provide personal protective equipments (PPEs) to more than 3,000 frontliners as they dangerously fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Exactly a week after, March 24, 2020 – Vice President Leni Robredo disclosed on a Facebook post that they already collected P17.3 million which they immediately used to purchase equipment for health workers and infected people.
“The said amount, as of Monday evening, can provide for more than 52,000 PPE sets and other forms of assistance for 3,484 frontliners,”
the Office of the Vice President said.
Aside from the protective gear, transport services were also being offered to our health workers who were affected by the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.
As of today, the OVP has raised P36.2
million.
“Nakakalap na tayo, sa suma total, ng higit P36.2 million. Mula ito sa pinagsamang P5.9 million na iniambag ng Office of the Vice President at and hight P30.2 million na nakalap mula sa donation drive na sinimulan ng ating Angat Buhay partner, and Kaya Natin!”
, Robredo said.
“Maraming, maraming salamat sa mga nagdonate. Totoo nga po: We responded to the worst of times with the best in ourselves,.”
So far, they have distributed
30,450 PPE sets to different hospitals.
The Philippines now has 1,075 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 68 of which have died, and 35 at least have recovered.
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.
It seems like our mobile phone
obsession will finally be of help to the society.
“WeTrace” is a mobile app that helps the Department of Health (DOH) trace people who came into contact with persons suspected of carrying the novel coronavirus (CoVID-19).
This mobile application, which was developed by Cebuano IT expert Eddie Ybañez, has made it possible to have location-tracking, patient-mapping, case-reporting, alerts, and messages.
“Maayo ni siya nga app kay makatabang kaayo sa atong goal nga containment kay ma-trace na man dayon ang location sa PUMs (persons under monitoring) or PUIs (patients under investigation),”
– Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia
WeTrace app features:
Geo-coordinates: give users the idea on the suspected persons’ whereabouts and who they came in contact with.
QR Code Generation: used for tracking so there will be no personal information divulged. It will serve as the device ID number that will be the only identification trace of every user.
Watch this video to fully appreciate the app:
Download now!
WeTrace is already available for Android phones and will soon be released in iOS phones.
Download it for free and help stem the spread of COVID-19 through Bayanihan-driven contact tracing.
This app in partnership with the Cebu Provincial Government, Department of Health, and the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas.
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.
More businesses are
joining the global effort in fighting COVID-19.
Another ‘big’ name
has shown its support for the combat against the pandemic COVID-19. Bulgari,
Roman jeweler, has decided to manufacture hand-gels together with Industrie
Cosmetiche Riunite, Lodi (ICR), their fragrances partner.
Apart from the
state-of-the-art 3D high definition microscope it donated to Spallanzani
Hospital, Bulgari is set to pledge hundred thousand hand gel bottles to all
medical facilities through the Italian Civil Protection Department.
“I believe as a major economic actor and symbol of Italy, Bulgari has a responsibility to contribute to the national effort to help prevent, fight, and eradicate COVID-19. Thanks to our fragrances expertise, we have been able to develop together with ICR a ‘hand cleansing gel with sanitizer,’ which will be manufactured in our Lodi Factory already making our high-end perfumes and hotels amenities. Aware of the difficult situation we are experiencing, we believe it is our duty to contribute with our know-how and production facilities and we thank the Italian Civil Protection Department who will take care of the collection and distribution,”
– Jean-Christophe Babin, Bulgari CEO
Bulgari aims to
manufacture hundreds of thousands of bottles in the coming two months.
Furthermore, Bulgari has also pledged to manufacture around 50 tons of
sanitizing gel per week for the French hospitals.
May more brands pro-actively share what they have and offer their resources for the betterment of everyone.
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.
As much as we have
to go for the trend-forward pieces, we also have to consider having a classic
essential, a go-to sneaker per se. A classic pair should be something you could
pair with anything. Yes we’re talking about the Nike Cortez.
Nike Cortez has been dominating the sneaker world since 1972. With the re-designing and renaming of every sneaker release, the Cortez never backed down. The sneaker with an iconic silhouette, you need to make sure you get a pair.
From the classic
red, white, and blue, Nike has been revamping Cortez and added different colors
and styles.
Here, we have
rounded up 8 Best Nike Cortez sneakers:
1. CLASSIC CORTEZ IN WHITE
Who doesn’t like an all-white pair? No one. We all lovr the cleanliness and crispiness it gives. Not to mention, it goes well with any color and outfit.
Suggested retail price: ₱4,195
2. CLASSIC CORTEZ IN BLACK
If we have the white, we need to have the opposite, black. Goes well with every color palette too, this pair will be easier to own since it’s low-maintenance. Not that susceptible to dirt and dust.
Suggested retail price: ₱4,195
3. CLASSIC CORTEZ PREMIUM IN COSMIC CLAY AND LIGHT AQUA
Yes, orange and teal goes beyond your IG feed. It could also be on your shoes, even way better. You need no editing because it’s already popping.
Suggested retail price: ₱4,495
4. CLASSIC CORTEZ NYLON IN ROSE GOLD AND LIGHT REDWOOD
If you are a fan of rose gold, then you need not to look further. Screaming elegance amidst being a sneaker, this is definitely an eye-candy.
Suggested retail price: ₱3,695
5. CLASSIC CORTEZ NYLON IN PHANTOM AND LIGHT AQUA
Looking for a fresh-colored pair? This has got to be it. The aqua-colored accents make this pair a standout in the crowd. Everything minty is a baby.
Suggested retail price: ₱3,695
6. CLASSIC CORTEZ IN LASER ORANGE AND LASER FUCHSIA
YES! Once you’ll see a pair, your eyes will be laser-focused on the prize. This pair is great for those who love being too feminine.
Suggested retail price: ₱4,195
7. CLASSIC CORTEZ IN BASIC VINTAGE FLORAL
Like the aforementioned, this is also for those who love flowers, but edgy. With some streaks of black, this powerful combo looks too good to be true.
With our formal
education being put on hold, we need to look for ways where our children could
access learning.
You will be elated
to know that our once-loved educational programs will again be seen on national
television. All thanks to ABS-CBN for giving us access to learning even with
the absence of formal education.
Starting today,
March 28, educational programs Sineskwela,
Hirayamanawari, and Bayani, will be shown from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM by
ABS-CBN.
Learn more about
Science with Sineskwela at 8:30AM, know the interesting lives of our heroes
with Bayani at 9:00AM, and fulfill your fantasies with Hiraya Manawari at
9:30AM.
In this time of
crisis, it is ideal for everyone to never stop learning. Encourage your kids to
spend their time learning, even if they’re stuck at home. Let’s have fun while
learning!
What’s the best way to beat the summer heat? Hit the beach!
Not too many people know Dalaguete in Southern Cebu is not only popular for its scenic mountain peaks like Osmena Peak, Kandungaw Peak and Casino Peak a.k.a. the Little Chocolate Hills of Cebu. Tagged as the “Summer Capital of Cebu”, Dalaguete lives up to its tagline with this beautiful public white beach – the Dalaguete Beach Park.
The Dalaguete Beach Park is only open from 7AM to 5PM daily. They don’t have rooms for overnight staying guests. Beach camping is also NOT allowed.
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Rates & Other Information
Fees
Entrance fee: P30 per adult; P15 per child
Parking fee: P20
Table Rental: P250 for day use
Cottage: P350 (small); P1,500 (big)
Other information
Operating hours: 7AM to 5PM only
Contact number: (032) 253-3532
How to get there?
Exact location: Brgy. Casay, Dalaguete, Southern Cebu — approx. 3 hours away from the city.
From the South Bus Terminal, ride any bus bound for Dalaguete. Inform the driver or conductor to drop you off at Dalaguete Beach Park (or public beach of Dalaguete). Bus fare is ~P120 (one-way). The beach is 10-15 minutes walk away from the main road. But you can opt to ride a tricycle for P50 (good for 3pax).
As of 5PM, 27 March 2020, the Department of Health (DOH) Central Visayas Center for Health Development reports 19 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings to 22 total number of cases in Central Visayas.
19 of these patients are from Cebu: 16 from Cebu City, 1 each from Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City and Cebu Province.
The DOH CVCHD also reports that 210 out 229 tested negative.
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.
Expect a dazzling conjunction between the earth’s moon and Venus — a dazzling conjunction between the earth’s moon and Venus tonight, March 28, 2020 from 6:22PM to 9:21PM.
A conjunction is an event when two or more astronomical bodies share the same right ascension.
The earth’s moon and Venus, the second closest planet to the sun, will be sharing the same right ascension tonight. From 6:22PM to 9:21PM , this conjunction is expected to feast our eyes.
Enjoy the beauty of a tiny young crescent moon as it approaches conjunction with Venus, the brightest planet. Given clear skies, this conjunction is really worth making the effort to see. It will be a picture perfect end to the second month of the year.
Watching it tonight? Take stunning photos and tag @SugboPH on Facebook and/or Instagram so we could share them.
One thing I
love about being a Filipino is having the “community spirit”. No matter what
issue our country is facing, we always rise above the situation – as one. Right
now, we are in a crucial fight with this pandemic caused by COVID-19. The
number of confirmed cases keeps on increasing which pushed President Duterte to
place the whole country under the State of Calamity, hence, the lockdown.
However,
despite the situation, nothing can stop the Filipinos from helping one another
especially those who are greatly affected by this pandemic, and who are
considered as frontliners in fighting this virus. Several celebrities and
companies raised funds for the less privileged, billionaires donated bulk of
their wealth to the poor, and the local government units are constantly looking
for ways to provide and support our medical workers and frontliners.
If you wish to
extend a helping hand but are doubtful because of the community quarantine,
don’t worry because you can help by staying at home. Here’s a list of some celebrities/influencers,
netizens, companies, and organizations who are raising funds for our health
workers, and those who are affected by the quarantine:
1. ABS-CBN’s Pantawid ng Pag-IBIG Program
2. Sarah Lahbati-Gutierrez
Raised funds will provide urgent medical necessities as well as food and important goods for all COVID19 frontliners (health workers, military and police checkpoints), and also the PUV drivers; tricycle, jeepney, bus and taxi drivers. The fund will be used to buy all of these urgent necessities to help people in need.
For medical supplies, food donations, toiletries supplies, you can email them here: [email protected]
Raised funds will be given to the underprivileged communities. Follow Rei Germar on Intagram.
Donate via GCash:
Name: Keep Going Organization
Number: 0927 384 8536
4. National Youth Response Team
The Kaya Natin! Movement, in coordination with the Office of the Vice President, is organizing a donation and fundraising campaign for personal protective equipment (PPE) and care/food packs for health workers and frontliners fighting COVID-19.
Each PPE Daily Set Ticket consists of one N95 mask, one gown, two sets of gloves, two pieces of head covers, two sets of shoe covers and one pair of goggles. This is only good for one (1) health worker. Each Food and Care Pack Ticket will help one health worker/frontliner per day.
All donors will receive an electronic ticket from our ticketing platform as proof of donation to the Kaya Natin! Movement. Ticket2Me has waived its service fees for this campaign but third-party payment gateway service fees will apply. These service fees are charged by the system’s various payment partners including: the credit card processing bank, PayPal, GCash, 7-Eleven, MLhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier or ECPay.
GrabBayanihan volunteer driver-partners will each receive a minimum daily income of PhP 550 for 8 hours of service, in addition to PhP 300 in gas vouchers sponsored by oil and gas giants including Unioil, Phoenix Petroleum, Seaoil, and Caltex. In addition, they will receive free communication top-ups from telecommunication leaders Globe and PLDT-Smart.
The GrabBayanihan Car will start with 100 volunteer driver-partners, following official approval from the IATF.
Interested health workers are encouraged to approach their hospital administrators to request for the GrabBayanihan Car service for the entire hospital. Hospital administrators may fill up https://go.grab.com/grabbayanihan to indicate their interest to join the ride service. A Grab representative will be in touch with the hospital to help them set up the service.
All donations will help supply different forms of support for these organizations like PPEs and hygiene kits for Philippine Red Cross and UNICEF, food and personal care packages for street children by Virlanie Foundation and 2KK Tulong sa Kapwa Kapatid, etc.
How to donate?
Open the Lazada App.
Click ‘Load, Bills & E-Coupon’
Click ‘Donation’
7. Globe GCash #FightCOVID19
The donation drive, done via the GCash app, will provide GCash users with an avenue to support the ongoing collective initiative to mitigate the spread of the global pandemic in the country. By donating money via GCash, Filipinos no longer have to physically go to the offices of social groups or hospitals to support the fight against the deadly virus.
Proceeds of #FightCOVID19 will be equally divided among the seven non-government organization partners of GCash, namely: the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), World Vision, UP Medical Foundation, PGH Foundation, Inc., ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, and Ayala Foundation.
How to donate?
Open GCash app
Click on the “Pay Bills” icon
Choose the “Others” tab, and click “FightCOVID19.”
GCash users should enter their name and the amount that they are donating to confirm their donation.
8. PGH Medical Foundation
9. Ambag 2020 (Cebu)
Kiara Nicole Civil aims to provide food and masks for PUV drivers, homeless, and other underprivileged families in Lapu-Lapu City.
This is an effort organized by the LDV ‘14 batch of STEC-STHS to the people gravely affected by the current lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For inquiries and suggestions, please message Kiara Nicole Civil on Facebook or you can text her at 09564183796 or +974 3328 1740 for Whatsapp.
To someone who has
kept mum about a scandal involving her for years, braving the world’s judgment
isn’t something that she worries.
Taylor Swift, an
angel that she is, was more worried about how her fans have been struggling to
cope with COVID-19. Amidst the latest controversy that she’s been involved in,
Taylor, being on the trending topics on Twitter, also deserves to trend again
for all the right reasons.
Taylor has been pledging to her fans $3,000 to aid them during this crisis. Fans have been sharing their dilemmas on Twitter, Tumbler, and any other form where they could possibly reach Taylor and she has been humbly helping as many people as she can.
Below are some of
the tweets of Taylor’s fans whom she have helped:
OHHHHH MY FUCKINGGGGFFF SHUT HP SHUT UPS BUT IP SHUT UP THIS CANT BE HAPPENING I CANT STOP SHAKONT I CANT STOP CRUING WHAT THE FUCK TULORLRL pic.twitter.com/8wKUbDfS2x
Oh my God OH MY GOD I know it’s cliche as a writer to say this but I TRULY HAVE NO WORDS I’m sobbing 😭😭😭 @taylorswift13@taylornation13 Taylor, my mom said to ask if you would like her to sew you a custom face mask? LOL pic.twitter.com/kuPUCrIO67
— Lily 😷 selling custom masks! (@LilyMeade) March 27, 2020
“the one where your favorite person on earth casually calls you bernie” THANK YOU FOR BEING THE BEST FRIEND EVER @taylorswift13 💗 hejejsjfjajjf icannotbreathe pic.twitter.com/8NYM1grllS
In summary: I’m shaking and crying and just fell over a rug in my rush to ask my brother if Taylor’s message was real &now I’m probably (definitely) concussed🥺🥰❣️♥️ This virus took my new dream job away but @taylorswift GAVE ME SOME JOY TONIGHT out of pure kindness I’M— #BEKindpic.twitter.com/13nSKM2uZH
— India Rose | “LY DUDE. YOU DESERVE SUPPORT, TOO.” (@hopefulgoodgirl) March 26, 2020
💰 | Taylor Swift has donated $3,000 to another fan on Tumblr after facing financial struggles due to no paychecks for the foreseeable future
“Leah, I’m so sorry this situation has caused you so much stress and I hope a gift of $3000 will help.” pic.twitter.com/Q56KkWVEwK
Apart from helping
her fans, Taylor has also been helping some charities in their battle against
COVID-19.
In this time of crisis, Taylor was selfless to have pledged more than explaining herself and making people understand. May we all be the same, may we all look at what really matters now. Let’s help one another rise above this crisis.
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.
