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Here’s what you can expect at Ayala Center Cebu under GCQ

Sarah Ladeza
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Here’s what you can expect at Ayala Center Cebu under GCQ

Now that the whole island of Cebu has been placed under general community quarantine (GCQ), some establishments have also been preparing to face our new normal. Ayala Center Cebu is one who is bringing its A-game in ensuring safety to the mall-goers.

Though Ayala Center Cebu ensures our safety, a purposeful shopping is still being encouraged. Only leave your homes when necessary.

Before they reopen their doors to welcome their patrons, Ayala Center Cebu has gone over and beyond to ensure the safety not only of the mall-goers, but also their merchants and frontliners.

Hence, following of these safety measures for the mall-goers must be adhered:

  • Mandatory wearing of face masks
  • Must present quarantine pass and valid ID (that shows the birth date) upon entry
  • Mandatory temperature check (37.5 degrees and up will be refused entry)
  • Use of sanitizing mats from the entrances as an entry protocol mandated by the IATF
  • Frequent handwashing in the restrooms is encouraged
  • Cashless transactions around the mall including parking are encouraged (using of GCash is recommended)
  • Use of automatic sanitizer dispenser is advised
  • Only 2 persons are allowed in the elevator (prioritizing the PWDs and pregnant women)
  • Foot markers are placed on the escalators to guide you on where to stand.

Ayala Center Cebu has also placed directional floor stickers and signages on the hallways and common areas to guide customers on the one-way traffic.

To ensure continuous operations and help in flattening the curve, let us do our part by adhering to the aforementioned guidelines.

While Ayala Center Cebu is making sure to implement these guidelines for us to follow, they are also doing their best to keep us safe from the scare of this pandemic.

Ayala Center Cebu makes sure to:

  • Let their merchant employees wear PPEs / face masks accordingly
  • Conduct regular cleaning and disinfection on common areas of the mall
  • Install hand sanitizers and alcohol around the mall premises
  • Use transaction boxes for merchant cashiers
  • Activate automatic doors for entrances and exits
  • Installation of contact-less thermal scanners on selected entrances is also taken into consideration
  • UV Sterilizers will be installed in selected escalators

However, while we are all elated about the mall’s opening, the establishment is also keen on following the government’s guidelines.

Enlisted below are the restrictions and limitations of mall amenities and services under GCQ:

  • Closure of play area and entertainment concepts
  • Closure of cinemas
  • Closure of chapel
  • Closure of some mall entrances and restrooms
  • Non-availability of their customer lounge
  • Valet parking services are suspended
  • Mall’s free Wi-Fi will be disabled
  • Digital mall directions will be disabled
  • Mall’s airconditioning units will be set to only 26-degree Celsius

DriveBuys

For shoppers who want to order from the stores but don’t want to go inside, Ayala Center Cebu has installed pick-up stations (like a drive-thru) that will serve as a meeting place between the merchant and the customers.

How does it work?

  1. Customer and merchant must coordinate directly on the order and payment.
  2. Both parties should agree on the date and time to meet at the chosen station.
  3. Items will then be loaded directly into the customer’s car. Cashless payment is encouraged.

Pick-up stations:

  • 1&2 – near Breadtalk, Active Zone
  • 3&4 – near Laguna Garden, Biliran Road
  • 5&6 – near Torque Lounge, Cardinal Rosales

Stores Opening in June 1

These are the merchants opening on June 1, 2020 at Ayala Center Cebu:

AYALA CENTER CEBU

  • New operating hours: 10AM to 7PM daily (essential stores may open earlier)
  • Contact number: (032) 888 3777
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: Cardinal Rosales Ave, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, 6000

For further announcements and latest schedules about Ayala Center Cebu and AyalaMalls Central Bloc, they have a Viber community for you to join: https://bit.ly/ayalamallscebuviber.

Get the latest updates from Ayala Center Cebu & Ayala Malls Central Bloc 🧡Join our Viber community group by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/ayalamallscebuviber

Posted by Ayala Malls on Tuesday, April 21, 2020

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John Lloyd Cruz personally delivers donations to a barangay in Cebu City

Sarah Ladeza
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John Lloyd Cruz personally delivers donations to a barangay in Cebu City

Remember the article about John Lloyd Cruz talking to a barangay official of Guadalupe about his plans on giving vitamins? He’s done it.

On a Facebook post of The Freeman, the oldest daily newspaper of Cebu, Cruz was seen donating boxes of medicines in Cebu City as promised. He’s given away vitamins for the kids and COVID-19 frontliners of Brgy. Guadalupe.

LOOK: Actor John Lloyd Cruz (in white shirt) fulfills promise to donate vitamins for children and COVID-19 frontliners…

Posted by The Freeman on Saturday, May 30, 2020

Wearing a white shirt, black shorts, red cap, and a surgical mask, the actor was seen personally delivering his donations to the Barangay Hall.

Few days before this, the actor was also seen processing his Travel Authority certificate in the said barangay as he plans to travel back to Manila in June.

Thanks, Lloydie! You’re truly a man of your words.

Penshoppe, Regatta sell reusable, filtered Face Masks for as low as P89

Sarah Ladeza
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Penshoppe, Regatta sell reusable, filtered Face Masks for as low as P89

As we are about to face the new normal, we have to make sure we are fully equipped with the right defense for the virus. One must-have is a face mask.

From N95 to KN95, a lot of kinds of face masks have been emerging in the country serving us with different purposes. But because of its scarcity and being expensive, a lot have resorted to sewing their own face masks, using cloth.

Both Regatta and Penshoppe have released their own versions of face masks for as low as P89. Imagine wearing your own reusable face masks, but with filter. Not only are you protecting the environment, you are also protecting yourself.

Penshoppe

  • Face Mask with filter: ₱89.00
  • Where to buy? Select Penshoppe branches nationwide or order online.
  • Black
  • Blush
  • Navy Blue
  • Light Gray

Regatta

  • Face mask with filter slot: ₱95.00
  • Where to buy? Select Regatta branches nationwide or order online.

Labella officially announces Cebu City will be under GCQ starting June 1

Ram Mancelita
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Labella officially announces Cebu City will be under GCQ starting June 1

On Saturday afternoon, Cebu City Edgar Labella has ended the public’s confusion on Cebu City’s new classification as he has formally announced that Cebu City will be placed under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) starting on June 1, 2020.

This means, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province — is now all under GCQ.

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.

“Under GCQ, there will be more businesses that will reopen and public transport will resume operations but with reduced operating capacity.With Cebu City returning to GCQ, we need to remain vigilant against COVID19. Look out after each other and keep safe, Cebuanos!”

– Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella

Below is the new Executive Order:

Guidelines on ECQ, MECQ, GCQ

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Cebu Governor appeals to IATF to place Cebu Province under MGCQ

Ram Mancelita
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Cebu Governor appeals to IATF to place Cebu Province under MGCQ

On Saturday, Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia announced in a meeting with the town and city mayors of Cebu Province that she has appealed to the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to place the Province of Cebu under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ).

“Figures cannot lie.” As per latest data, only 1 of the 18 recorded deaths among the COVID-19 cases in Cebu Province died because of it. Majority of the deaths were caused by the patients’ pre-existing medical conditions. Only 0.3 to 1 million (population) death ratio has been recorded.

Gwen also cited Tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are “deadlier”, that even the TB is airborne as compared to coronavirus that is transmitted through droplets (spray of droplets during coughing and sneezing).

Moreso, most confirmed COVID-19 individuals in Cebu City are asymptomatic and have shown NO symptoms (no coughing / sneezing) while on weeks of isolation.

“Whether we like it or not, COVID will always be there. It is not the only disease in the entire world.” The governor said we should learn to live with the virus and make sure to boost our immune system. Only those who show symptoms of the coronavirus disease will be subject for swab testing.

Under MGCQ:

  • All persons are allowed to go out.
  • Up to 50% capacity on churches, restaurants, etc.
  • Gyms, barbershops, movies, sports are now allowed.

Governor Gwen said that the Province of Cebu is more than ready to move forward under the ‘more relaxed’ modified GCQ on June 1, 2020.

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190 buses now operating in Cebu Province under GCQ

Marel Baluyos
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190 buses now operating in Cebu Province under GCQ

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.

Taxi cabs:

  • The Capitol also issued PPUPs to 55 taxicabs
  • Routes: Consolacion, Compostela, and Danao City.

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Guidelines: Public transport under GCQ

Marel Baluyos
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Guidelines: Public transport under GCQ

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.

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Abaca face masks have 7x better filtration than cloth: DOST study

Marel Baluyos
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Abaca face masks have 7x better filtration than cloth: DOST study

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.

Cebuano artist turns surgical masks into wonderful artworks

Sarah Ladeza
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Cebuano artist turns surgical masks into wonderful artworks

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 ‘Lam-Ang’ to be streamed for free on May 30

Sarah Ladeza
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Ethno-epic musical ‘Lam-Ang’ to be streamed for free on May 30

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)

  • Account Name: Richelle Serna
  • Savings Account Number: 4979-1150-52
  • Bank Branch: BPI – Basillo, España
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