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AMRO donates improvised Personal Protective Equipment to COVID-19 frontliners in Cebu

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AMRO donates improvised Personal Protective Equipment to COVID-19 frontliners in Cebu

One of the most admirable traits of Filipinos is that we always find ways.

With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (CoVID-19), a shortage of medical supplies was inevitable especially the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Our frontliners without the necessary protection is like an army sent to battle without armor.

This is why the All-Terrain Medical Relief Operations (AMRO), a non-profit organization here in Cebu, has been working on an improvised Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in their effort to help our medical frontliners amid CoVID-19 crisis.

“With the shortage of supplies coming into Cebu especially the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the group has decided to start creating improvised PPE that would serve as protection for our medical professionals and healthcare frontliners. While we can only do so much, the safety and comfort is of utmost priority given that these will be worn in the front lines for long hours when addressing suspected COVID-19 cases.”

– AMRO

The improvised PPE is composed of:

  • 3-piece body suit
  • Comes with hood
  • Face shield (development stage)

Materials used for the face shield:

  1. 0.3 plastic, it’s like the plastic cover but thicker (also can use acetate but the pre-cut ones are small)
  2. Anti-slip mat (others have used ordinary foam or thermal insulator as what the DIY guys in YouTube from Palawan have used)
  3. Duct tape and garter
  4. Mighty bond shoe glue
  • Test fit.
  • A regular PPE worn by AMROader Julie. We’re running out of these PPEs hence, the idea to create improvised PPEs
  • Hood fitting and testing for comfort and protection with several revisions.
  • Sample face shield. The goal is to provide as much coverage as possible on the top, side, and bottom.

 All considerations and expertise were taken into account upon creating these PPEs. They have collaborated with master cutters from Cordova, Cebu City medical students, medical doctors, and private individuals to assure the safety and comfort of our medical personnel.

Donate now!

They are now asking for a helping hand. Donate to protect our medical frontliners.

To donate and sponsor, you may message them via their public group:  https://www.facebook.com/AMROCebu/

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.

Hagnaya Beach Resort: The North Escapade in San Remigio

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Hagnaya Beach Resort: The North Escapade in San Remigio

Summer is fast approaching and what better way to spend your summer than have your skin be kissed by the sun while you’re waddling around the white sand and pristine beach.

Usually, the South gets the praise for having the most stunning beaches, resorts, falls, etc. but recently the North has shown its fangs to the whole Cebu as it showcases their assets as well.

One of them is Hagnaya Beach Resort, which is a fancy beach resort tucked away in the peaceful San Remigio. The place is full of wonders to explore that being there is a tremendous experience. Ready your swimwear because the cool emerald waters will tantalize you and invite you to cool down during this wicked heat.

The resort has its own swimming pool with an elegant design accompanied with its own kiddie pool and waterslides for thrill-seekers. It is perfect for some swimming pool games like Pool Volleyball or Water Polo.

Nearby the pool is a recreational area where you and your friends can play billiards. Plus, when the water gets too cold, you can swing by and chill in their jacuzzi. The resort offers massages from 9 AM to 9 PM, so come and let your tired soul be relieved.

There are also rooms available if you plan to spend the night here and chill. There is a restaurant that can prepare for your food or serve you food as you order, so be sure to treasure each bite and taste. There is also a boardwalk along the beach which is perfect for strolls during the sunset AND sunrise!

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

  • Entrance fee: P300 per adult
  • Opening hours: 8AM to 6PM daily

ROOM RATES:

  • Economy Room: P1,650 per night, good for 2 pax w/ breakfast
  • Standard Room: P1,950 per night, good for 2 pax w/ breakfast (maximum of 4 pax)
  • Deluxe Room: P2,950 per night, good for 2 pax w/ breakfast (maximum of 4 pax)
  • Family Room: P3,800 per night, good for 4 pax w/ breakfast (maximum of 6 pax)
  • Dormitory Room: P 7,500 per night, good for 10 pax w/ breakfast for 5 (maximum of 12 pax)

Other Information:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Cebu North Hagnaya Wharf Rd, San Remigio, northern Cebu — 3-4 hours away from the city.

BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to San Remigio or Tabuelan. Tell the driver to drop you off at Hagnaya Beach Resort. Bus fare is ~₱155 (one-way).

BY CAR: If you’re driving your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “Hagnaya Beach Resort” or refer to the map below. Parking space is available. For a hassle-free trip, rent a van at SquadPH Tours and Travels.

TikTok donates $10 Million to World Health Organization amid COVID-19 Crisis

Sarah Ladeza
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TikTok donates $10 Million to World Health Organization amid COVID-19 Crisis

Instead of throwing shades at the ‘TikTokers,’ thank them instead.

Because apart from entertaining us with their videos during this Enhanced Community Quarantine, they have also contributed to the whopping $10 million that TikTok donated to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Solidarity Response Fund.

According to reports, TikTok has pledged to donate $10 million to aid our modern heroes, the medical health workers, with essential supplies.

I know that TikTok has been others’ source of entertainment in these trying times, so allow them. Thank them, even. If not for their continued support for the app, WHO wouldn’t be receiving this huge blessing. Thank you, ‘Tiktokers.’

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.

Paulo Coelho offers FREE downloadable copies of his books amid COVID-19 outbreak

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Paulo Coelho offers FREE downloadable copies of his books amid COVID-19 outbreak

Brazilian author Paulo Coelho continues to give vicarious experiences to the bookworms.

Paulo Coelho made some of his books available for download for FREE. He has done this after country to country has implemented total lockdown due to the pandemic COVID-19.

“During the current pandemic, I posted some titles (ebooks) for free on my page.”

– Paulo Coelho as posted on his Instagram

Three ebooks are currently available in English:

  • Manuscript Found in Accra
  • Manual of the Warrior of Light
  • The Way of the Bowe

Download the FREE e-books here: https://paulocoelhoblog.com/books-online/

I know you’re just as excited as we are because you’re having more books to read in this trying time. Nonetheless, we still encourage you to read one verse from the Bible daily and pray.

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.

“Home Quarantine Store” encourages children to do the chores at home

Sarah Ladeza
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“Home Quarantine Store” encourages children to do the chores at home

When summer – dry season rather – was around the corner, everyone wasn’t expecting COVID-19 to drastically alter their vacation plans.

With a lot of us being indoors to self-quarantine and the discontinuing of the social activities, most people are looking at a lonelier and more boring weeks ahead until COVID-19 has passed.

Though we have given you tips on how to be productive while indoors, a mom has taken it up a notch and built her own “Home Quarantine Store”.

Home Quarantine Store Chores (1)

Like Hyacinth Clor de Arta, if you have kids at home, you can also teach your kids the value of hard work while being at home. You can make them productive amid the lockdown, and you, as a parent, could be efficient in instilling self-discipline on your kids.

“MAMA’S HOME QUARANTINE STORE” is open for Hyacinth’s kids. For every good deed, they get a ‘play money’ which they could use to buy for what they would like.

You could also use the same trick to teach your kids at home. If you have no one to play this with, then check out our other article so you could be productive amid being home-quarantined.

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.

Real-Life ‘Darna’: Angel Locsin provides aid to COVID-19 frontliners

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Real-Life ‘Darna’: Angel Locsin provides aid to COVID-19 frontliners

Darna strikes again!

Angel Locsin, who has been hailed as one of the Heroes of Philanthropy last year, seems to be living by the fulfillment of not receiving, but giving. For years, the actress has been very committed in doing charity works and choosing to donate financial resources to those in need.

Locsin may be a superstar in the entertainment industry, but she is just as big of a star when it comes to philanthropic endeavors, even right now, when we are in a crucial fight with COVID-19.

This health crisis led the celebrity philanthropist and her fiancé, Neil Arce, to work together to support our medical workers and frontliners who tirelessly commit their time, effort, and skills in fighting this pandemic.

“Hi everyone! @labellefete, @neil_arce and I, understand that life is hard right now, so we’ll refrain from asking you for financial donations. Instead, we would like to ask you for stuff that you already have.”

– Angel Locsin
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The actress and her team, together with the local government unit, aims to build sleeping tents for medical workers and frontliners so that they wouldn’t think of commuting after their shifts. This way, it would be easier for them to take some rest and gain energy after working untiringly.

 Aside from these sleeping quarters, the Philippine Coast Guard thanked Locsin for giving out food and water while they were on patrol. In a Twitter post by the official PCG account says:

“Nagpapasalamat ang PCG Task Force Laban COVID-19 sa aktres na si Angel Locsin sa ibinahagi niyang pagkain habang sila ay nagpapatrolya  sa Lakeshore, Taguig City …”

Locsin, in her post, also special thanked her friends from the industry, who, without a doubt, donated their taping beds to support our frontliners. She mentioned Anne Curtis-Heusaff, Bea Alonzo, Angelica Panganiban, Paulo Avelino, and many more.

If you wish to help and support her in giving temporary quarters or donate food and water to health workers you may contact the number she posted: 0917-899-6435.

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.

USC-TC Chemistry Department mixed and formulated 70% Ethyl Alcohol for a district hospital in Cebu

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USC-TC Chemistry Department mixed and formulated 70% Ethyl Alcohol for a district hospital in Cebu

With the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country, we’re so thankful to the local businesses who continue to help us in this trying time.

Another instrument to help in saving humanity is the Chemistry Quanti/Quali Formulation Team of the University of San Carlos – Talamban Campus.

With their combined prowess in mixing and formulating, the team was able to produce 70% Ethyl Alcohol to be distributed to the Talisay District Hospital and Brgy. Linao by Fr. Aleksander Gaut.

With this, they are humbly knocking on your humble hearts to donate any of the following:

  • 95 – 99% ethanol (technical or non-technical grade)
  • 3 – 6% Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Glycerol
  • Spray bottles for the alcohol
  • Bottled Waters (330ML)

As posted by Brenette L. Abrenica, there will be more to come. Please, include them in your prayers so they could help more Cebuanos. Pray for one and all.

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.

Ben&Ben to hold a FREE Facebook Live Gig on March 27 for the CoVID-19 relief efforts

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Ben&Ben to hold a FREE Facebook Live Gig on March 27 for the CoVID-19 relief efforts

Members of Ben & Ben are doing their parts to spread good vibes and music to their fans.

Apart from spreading good vibes, Ben & Ben also aims to raise funds for the Filipinos affected during the community enhanced quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

OPM band Ben & Ben will be streamed exclusively via their  Facebook Page live on March 27, 2020 at 7PM. Furthermore, Ben & Ben also launched an official website where you can help our frontliners by donating any amount through the website.

Ben & Ben aims to raise P5M for the affected Filipinos. As of writing, they have reached the P1M mark.

We know you are as excited as we are. Don’t forget to donate any amount you could, or just spread the news so people who are looking for ways to donate could do so. In this times of crisis, we need to help one another.

This March 27, 2020 at 7PM, tune in to Ben&Ben’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BenAndBenMusic/

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.

Second Dog in Hong Kong tests positive for CoVID-19

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Second Dog in Hong Kong tests positive for CoVID-19

The Hong Kong government just recently confirmed the second case of a pet dog being tested positive for coronavirus.

The HK Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department (AFCD) stated that the German shepherd from Pok Fu Lam area is positive after being repeatedly tested for COVID-19.

The dog was sent to quarantine, along with another mixed-breed dog from the same residence, after their owners were tested positive of the virus.

First case was the 17-year-old Pomeranian that was tested as “weak positive”. The dog passed away two days after its quarantine period. Experts speculate that the stress from being quarantined and the anxiety from being separated from its owner caused its passing.

 The American Veterinary Medical Association stated that several international and domestic human and animal health organizations and infectious diseases experts all agree that there is no evidence that pets can cause the virus; spread it to other animal, including people; nor they can get sick from it, so it is irrational to jeopardize the lives of pets.

However, as precautionary measures, people are encouraged to continue basic hygiene practices around their pets, which include washing hands before and after interacting with pets as well as when handling their food and supplies.

“Our pets can be a source of comfort for us, and not another source of concern, during this evolving COVID-19 environment.”

– Dr. Jim Blacka,  veterinarian

In the meantime, the public—especially households with people tested positive for COVID-19 or anyone who has had close contact with others infected with the virus—is strongly advised to have their mammalian pet animals, including cats and dogs be quarantined in their government facilities for close monitoring and repeated testing.

1 Billion People in Lockdown Worldwide due to CoVID-19

Marel Baluyos
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1 Billion People in Lockdown Worldwide due to CoVID-19

“We are one.”

As accurate and as important that sentence is, there is now a staggering 1 Billion People under lockdown because of the novel corona virus that was first reported in Wuhan, China last December 2019.

The pandemic has long reached the global scale and has a total death toll of approximately 15,400 as of March 23, 2020.

With these statistics, there are now 35 countries that have implemented restriction of movement locally or under Community Quarantine. Including our country the Philippines, there is also Belgium, UK, and Germany.

But there are also countries that have now imposed a Lockdown, due to the major outbreak in the country. These are countries such as China, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, and Spain.

The CoVID-19 like any virus targets that of weak immune system, the elderly and the little ones. Sadly some young people take advantage of this fact and have ignored the repercussions of their actions.

“Today I have a message for young people: you are not invincible. This virus could put you in hospital for weeks – or even kill you,”

– WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

“Even if you don’t get sick, the choices you make about where you go could be the difference between life and death for someone else.”

Ghebreyesus added

Imagine the effect of one billion people in the world stuck indoors, yes, there is a drastic disturbance for the businesses,schools, our lives and the nations activities but environmentally speaking, it is actually good for the Earth.

It’s a breather for our planet. My 1 Billion people, stay indoors and save the earth.

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.

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