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Shenzen, China bans eating of cats, dogs and wild animals after COVID-19 outbreak

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Shenzen, China bans eating of cats, dogs and wild animals after COVID-19 outbreak

It seems that China has learned its lesson from the emergence of Novel Coronavirus, or COVID19, as they start to ban the unsanitary consumption of cat and dog meat in Shenzen, China to which they call “Shenzhen Special Economic Region Regulation on a Comprehensive Ban on the Consumption of Wild Animals”.

This city is the first one in the country to start the ban and it is a big step against the culture surrounding the unregulated black market of consuming thousands of varying wildlife, as well as a big step for civil humanity and compassion for nature’s blessing in their nation.

“Dogs and cats as pets have established a much closer relationship with humans than all other animals, and banning the consumption of dogs and cats and other pets is a common practice in developed countries and in Hong Kong and Taiwan. This ban also responds to the demand and spirit of human civilization.”

– Spokesperson of the City Government

 “With Shenzhen taking the historic decision to become mainland China’s first city to ban dog and cat meat consumption, this really could be a watershed moment in efforts to end this brutal trade that kills an estimated 10 million dogs and four million cats in China every year.”

– Dr. Peter Li, China policy specialist of Humane Society International

Indeed, it is a commendable action and a glimmer of hope for humanity as dogs and cats are our companions in life. They are there to stay with us and to comfort us in our difficult times. Man’s best friends deserve to be in our hearts, and have no place in our stomachs.

5 stages of coronavirus infection according to Malaysia’s Health Ministry

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5 stages of coronavirus infection according to Malaysia’s Health Ministry

We already know that the incubation period of the novel corona virus (COVD-19) is 14 days and that there are asymptomatic patients but what we don’t know is that this coronavirus infection has 5 different stages.

This was according to the statement given by Malaysia’s Health Director-General Noor Hisham Abdullah.

These stages are ranked according to the severity of the infection cases.

5 Stages of COVID-19 Infection

Stage 1: Testing positive without any symptoms.

Individuals can still be active without feeling ill. Daily routines are not interrupted. People we call asymptomatic comes only on this stage. These are carriers of the virus without showing any symptoms.

Stage 2: Testing positive with only mild symptoms.

This is when the individual becomes weak and experiences fever and dry cough. This stage is believed to have the highest risk of transmission. Mild cases comprises approximately 80% of all confirmed cases.

Stage 3: Developing some form of pneumonia.

This stage is where complications of severe COVID-19 cases manifests like pneumonia, hypoxemic respiratory failure, as well as sepsis and septic shock. This list of complications is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Stage 4: Having breathing difficulties and requiring oxygen support.

Patients who have breathing problems from mild to severe are on this stage. From shortness of breath to requiring an oxygen support. According to the WHO, 1 out of every 6 people infected with COVID-19 start to develop serious bouts of breathing difficulties.

Stage 5: Needing to be intubated and put on a ventilator.

The last stage is the most critical stage. This is where a patient will need to rely on a ventilator to keep breathing.

“We also have death cases involving young patients like the one aged 34 and the youngest was 27. But (this was because) they came (to the hospital) at a very late stage. They came when they were already at stage 3 or 4 (of a COVID-19 infection), where they already had pneumonia and needed breathing assistance,”

– Noor Hisham, Malaysia’s Health Director-General

“There are many deaths involving those who have diabetes, hypertension and low immunity. This made up about 67 percent of the total number of deaths,”

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.

1 Cebuano, 4 Filipinos made it to Forbes Asia’s ’30 Under 30′ List

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1 Cebuano, 4 Filipinos made it to Forbes Asia’s ’30 Under 30′ List

For so many years, Filipinos have always excelled in different fields which resulted to numerous international recognition and awards.

Few days ago, five modern-day Filipinos have taken spots at Forbes Asia’s 30 under 30.

For those of you who do not know, this is a set of list which covers 10 categories with a wide range of topics: Entertainment and Sports, Social Entrepreneurs and Consumer Technology, The Arts,  Finance and Venture Capital, Media, Marketing and Advertising, Retail and E-Commerce, Enterprise Technology, Industry, Manufacturing and Energy, Health care and Science, and Consumer Technology.

In each category, 30 honorees are selected from thousands of nominees.

Get to know more about the five Filipinos who were able to join the 300-strong list of honorees on this year’s edition.

1. Margielyn Didal

Didal is a 20-year old professional skateboarder who was given the title of “Athlete of the Year” at the Sportswriter Association of Cebu-San Miguel Brewery Cebu Sports Awards. She won a gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games and competed in X Games Minneapolis 2018. Didal is preparing to qualify for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games which was currently postponed due to CoVID-19.

2. Louise Mabulo

Before Mabulo became an honoree at Forbes 30 under 30, she has already made quite a name for herself by becoming a finalist in a TV Show called Junior MasterChef last 2011. She also won awards and competed internationally in different culinary competitions.

Mabulo founded the Cacao Project which aims to look out for the environmental and agricultural scene of Bicol. Through Mabulo’s project, thousands of trees have been planted and farmers have been fed with agroforestry techniques.

3. Carlos Yulo

Yulo became prominent worldwide because of his back-to-back victories for Philippines. One, he became the very first Filipino gymnast who qualified for the Tokyo Olympics and two, he is the first male athlete in Southeast Asia to win a gold medal at the World Artistic Gymnastics. Since then, Yulo delivered top-ranked performances in different competitions.

4. Francis Plaza

Plaza is the co-founder and CEO of an e-payment processing platform called PayMongo which aims to simplify payments for infrastructures by providing easier ways for merchants to get payments online.

5. Breech Asher Harani

Harani is an independent filmmaker and photographer, and also a multimedia artist at Alexandrite Pictures. He won an award at the 2019 International Emmys held in New York City for his 1-minute video entitled “Next To Me”.

Harani’s works are believed to be recognized worldwide because it aims to raise awareness on various social issues such as culture, diversity, migration, etc.

Local company offers FREE use of scooters / motorbikes for medical frontliners in Cebu City

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Local company offers FREE use of scooters / motorbikes for medical frontliners in Cebu City

These are not normal times. This is a global pandemic.

Instead of focusing on negativities, we should all focus on how we can help each other. Help and generosity go a long way on us winning in this war against COVID-19.

Our faith in humanity may just be restored for this Cebu-based motorcycle rent services, J’s Rent a Scoot, is offering FREE access to their scooters to medical frontliners in Cebu City. This is definitely one good act we need today.

“With our simple gesture, we offer our bikes/scoots for FREE to our frontliners for them to use for their transportation. This is a simple gratitude for their sacrifice and dedication to serve our fellow Filipinos during this Covid19 pandemic crisis.”

– J’s Rent A Scoot

They were spurred into action after viral photos of medical frontliners riding bicycles to and from work. Most of these medical personnel hail from neighboring cities/towns and go to work on hospitals in Cebu city.

They have resorted to riding bikes for the bus service in their respective hospitals are either limited or does not conform to their shift schedules.

Under Enhanced Community Quarantine, all public transportation is suspended.

How to avail?

  • Call them at 0977-741-4583
  • Message them on Facebook
  • Location: V. Rama, Cebu City (Google Maps: “JBR Eatery Banawa”)

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.

DOST studies virgin coconut oil as possible treatment on CoVID-19

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DOST studies virgin coconut oil as possible treatment on CoVID-19

As the World Health Organization (WHO) is determined to coordinate among countries with every possible treatment there is to the global pandemic, the Philippines is doing its part too.

A clinical study for a possible treatment on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and we are looking at something that is accessible and abundant in our country, the Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO).

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will be working hand on hand with University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) and Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA).

The general idea is to research, study and conduct trials on how VCO can be used as treatment for (COVID-19).

“Given the considerable scientific evidence for the antiviral activity of coconut oil, lauric acid and its derivatives and their general safety, and the absence of a cure for (COVID-19), we urge that clinical studies be conducted among patients who have been infected with (the virus). This treatment is affordable and virtually risk-free, and the potential benefits are enormous,”

– DOST

They will conduct a parallel study which is “hospital-based and community based” on the antiviral properties of VCO.

* Hospital-based (UP-PGH)

– Study led by: Dr. Marissa Alejandria, Director of the Institute of Clinical Epidemiology of the National Institute of Health of UP Manila.

– Activity: VCO will serve as a supplement to the daily treatment regimen of COVID-19 positive patients.

* Community-based

– Study led by: DOST – Food and Nutrition Research Institute 

– Activity: VCO will be incorporated in the food provided to PUIs

“VCO will serve as a supplement to the daily treatment regimen of COVID-19 positive patients. The study aims to assess the possible benefits of VCO if given to patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 in addition to the drugs being assessed in the clinical trials”

– Fortunato dela Peña, DOST Secretary

A lot of countries are looking at all the possible treatments for the viral disease. Treatments being developed and tested all over the world should give us hope of winning this war against the invisible enemy.

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.

Endangered African Black Rhino numbers on the rise amid conservation efforts

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Endangered African Black Rhino numbers on the rise amid conservation efforts

Some good and uplifting news is rising on the other side of the world right now, and amidst the stressful pandemic that is hitting all parts of Earth, we surely deserve it.

The International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) states that the population of the critically endangered African Black Rhinos is slowly increasing by 2.5 percent per year in the span of six years.

Albeit slow, the growth from 4,845 in 2012 to 5,630 in 2018 is a hopeful promise of keeping them away from extinction. African Black Rhinos have been and still are one of the many targets of poaching. Their numbers were also dwindling due to the drastic climate change.

“There are major challenges still facing rhinos today. The first is the demand for rhino horn in Asia. So long as that demand remains, the price will stay high and the incentive for poaching will continue across Africa.”

– Paula Kahumbu, CEO of Wildlife Charity Wildlife Direct

Nevertheless, the efforts of the IUCN and all the participating countries helping in the preservation of endangered animals have been commendable and effective.

We are facing a challenging turning point in our era where we might be heading to a direction where our actions are irreversible and regrettable, yet that can be changed by each and every one of us if we correct the mistakes of the past and live more respectfully to nature.

Netflix reduces video quality in the Philippines to handle surge

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Netflix reduces video quality in the Philippines to handle surge

With the enhanced community quarantine mandated nationwide, we find ways to fight boredom while in the comforts of our home. You can play video games, use apps like TikTok, get in touch with your passion and catch up with your favorite shows thru Netflix. Apparently, the latter has the bigger population.

Following an order from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), Netflix announced last March 25 that it will slightly reduce its video quality in the Philippines. This is to lighten the expected increase of usage during the lockdown.

The quality reduction refers to the bitrate of the video, the amount of data per second a video has in kilobits-per-second.

Simply put, some viewers may notice a slight reduction in the overall video quality. Netflix stated that this reduction significantly contributes an approximated data savings of up to 25%.

“The measure will help free-up bandwidth as the increased demand by subscribers may risk overloading network capacity during the quarantine period. Data consumption is expected to surge due to the work-from-home arrangements as well as increased government, private and education demands,”

– National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)

Apparently, Netflix initiated “data-saving changes” on other countries as well, particularly in Europe. Government officials anticipated the increase due to the coronavirus outbreak, as people are forced to stay indoors prompting them to use the streaming services more.

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.

Polaroid is Back: Instant camera in the cutest colors

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Polaroid is Back: Instant camera in the cutest colors

“Catch life as you live it.”

I know we all can’t go out and are cooped up in our homes, but life is too beautiful to let it hinder us in capturing some happy moments.

Camera enthusiasts rejoice for Polaroid is back (rebranded back to its original name), and has brought with it the cutest and awesome new instant camera. Say hello to the Polaroid Now.

It has a sleeker design with curved edges, fluid lines all around, and fewer frills and of course the cutest and vibrant color options.

Available colors:

  • White
  • Black
  • Red
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Yellow
  • Orange
  • Black
  • White
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Yellow

Price:

  • SRP: USD99.99 (conversion is P5,000)

Polaroid Now camera is simple and user-friendly. A point‑and‑shoot camera with autofocus. It has cool new features like sharper photo quality, built-in double exposure, and self-timer. The new version also comes with a longer-lasting rechargeable battery.

Point, shoot, print and keep those memories with you. Which color is your favorite?

Red Cross Youth Cebu launches ‘Drumvatory’ hand-washing stations to combat COVID-19

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Red Cross Youth Cebu launches ‘Drumvatory’ hand-washing stations to combat COVID-19

“Wash your hands.”

The importance of this simple task has been drilled to us over and over again. A simple task that can save lives, stop the spread of the virus and help us overcome this global pandemic.

Most of people’s movements have been halted but there are still establishments operating that are too necessary to our community. Some examples are medical facilities, food manufacturing, and government offices.

Accessible hand-washing was one of the brilliant ideas people have come up with for these frontliners. Hand-washing stations that can easily be moved, that are space-saving and with a touch of color and creativity which we all need at these times.

The Red Cross Youth Cebu Chapter calls these innovations the “Drumvatory”. These are simple hand-washing stations composed of a steel drum and a simple faucet system at a very affordable cost.

Together with the Water Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) unit of Philippine Red Cross Cebu Chapter, they plan to distribute hand-washing facilities to different communities as an initiative to combat COVID-19.

Help them by donating!

Red Cross Youth – Cebu Chapter has already distributed 17 Drumvatory to some public hospitals in Cebu, and aims to provide these hand-washing stations to more hospitals in Cebu.

Here are their contact info if you wish to donate on cash or in kind.

Some of the simple things you can donate:

  • used or new barrel drum
  • sealant
  • colour paint white
  • paint brush
  • roller w/ tray

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.

Aice, affordable Singaporean ice cream, now trending in Cebu

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Aice, affordable Singaporean ice cream, now trending in Cebu

For this year, we can only feel the “summer” season because it’s hot outside.

Unlike the past years when we can easily hit the beach or go on a cozy vacation to beat the summer heat, it’s a different story for this year’s “dry season” as we are encouraged to stay at home while in quarantine.

This is probably one reason why Aice has become a trend now in Cebu. Aside from the fact it’s satisfyingly cold, Aice ice creams are surprisingly delicious yet crazily affordable. They have a variety of flavors to choose from, with a price range of P10 to P25 each only.

No wonder why many Cebuanos have been crazy about the Aice ice cream and talk about it on social media.

Aice Ice Cream Price List

NOTE: These are the suggested retail prices (SRP) and may vary depending on the branch or location.

Cebu Branches:

We have rounded up resellers of Aice Ice Cream in Cebu. In case we missed something, feel free to share in the comments section so we can update the list.

NOTE: You can also have this delivered via Lalamove.

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