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UP’s FDA-approved CoVID-19 Test Kits set for roll-out next week

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UP’s FDA-approved CoVID-19 Test Kits set for roll-out next week

With the constant pleading of the Filipinos for mass testing, is this the answer?

It has been reported that one of the best ways to rally against COVID-19 is through testing. Unless one knows his/her case, you will never know what steps to take thereafter. You will always turn a blind-eye and worse, you could even spread the virus unknowingly.

Hence, when the University of the Philippines National Institutes of Health (UP-NIH) developed testing kits, we are seeing a silver lining . Though it is still unused as of writing, it is set to complete field validation on April 1.

Should these local testing kits of UP-NIH be approved, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be issuing the Certificate of Product Registration on April 3, 2 days after the approval.

The Manila HealthTekc Inc., funded by DOST and UP-NIH could manufacture up to 1,300 testing kits for an equivalent kf 26,000 tests. These kits will then be distributed to:

  • Philippine General Hospital
  • Makati Medical Center
  • The Medical City
  • Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
  • Southern Philippines Medical Center
  • Baguio General Hospital

Compared to the foreign-made kits sold at P8,000, these locally-made kits will be sold at only P1,300 per piece.

Should these kits be approved, the next prayer brigade we have to conduct is for DOH to find more accredited laboratories for these testing kits. As of writing, there are only six laboratories approved facility for COVID-19 testing:

  • Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
  • San Lazaro Hospital
  • Baguio General Hospital
  • Medical Center for Luzon
  • Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center in Cebu City
  • Southern Philippines Medical Center

With other laboratories are awaiting for assessment, may they be approved the soonest possible so we could combat with this pandemic the sooner.

May we never cease praying and protecting one another. We are bigger than this virus and so is our God. We can do this!

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.

MCWD offers 5% discount, no disconnection, no late charges for March and April

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MCWD offers 5% discount, no disconnection, no late charges for March and April

On March 30, 2020, the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) brings good news to its customers, further encouraging them to just stay at home amid CoVID-19 outbreak.

There is no need to pay your bills right now in this time of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). MCWD offers:

  • 5% discount on monthly bills for March and April of up to 20 cubic meters consumption.
  • No late charges.
  • No disconnection for the months of March and April.

Just stay at home, please. Be safe.

MCWD Contact details:

  • Contact numbers: (032) 8254-8434 / 0917-321-9821 / 0917-546-4278
  • Facebook Page

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.

Tanduay starts Ethyl Alcohol production amid CoVID-19

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Tanduay starts Ethyl Alcohol production amid CoVID-19

Tanduay Distillers, Inc. and  Absolut Distillers Inc. (ADI) of Lucio Tan Group are now producing ethyl alcohol.

The battle with the global pandemic, CoVID-19 have made every person scrambling for alcohol. Though everyone needs it, it is crucial to the medical facilities to have enough supply.

“The health of our front liners is essential in our fight against the spread of COVID-19,” 

– Gerry Tee, ADI COO and gen manager of LT Group

The ethyl alcohols produced were distributed to the DOH and other hospitals. Tanduay donated a total of 20,000 liters to DOH, and another 20,000 liters NGOs for distribution in medical facilities.

“During these challenging times, it’s important that we step up and help each other. We have transformed our distilleries to produce ethyl alcohol to supply the need of our kababayans. From Luzon, we aim to deliver next to Visayas and Mindanao,” 

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.

Guide: FREE MyBus Rides in Cebu City going north/south amid CoVID-19 crisis

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Guide: FREE MyBus Rides in Cebu City going north/south amid CoVID-19 crisis

In line with the city’s implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine, suspension of public transportation is one of the policies to follow.

With this, some people – especially the frontliners and those who are still working – may find commuting really hard. Worse, some even walk for at least 30 minutes just to get to their destination.

In partnership with SM Prime’s MyBus service, the Cebu City Government addresses this rising concern by providing FREE BUS RIDES from Cebu City going to north (up to Talamban) and south (up to Starmall), and vice versa.

According to Cebu City Councilor Joel Capili Garganera, an initial 40 Cebu City Bus and MyBus are now being deployed for FREE to 20 different routes in the City, each bus will be assigned 1 PROBE member to implement social distancing

Cebu City to North

Cebu City to South

Samgyup cravings? Romantic Baboy now delivers in Cebu amid CoVID-19 outbreak

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Samgyup cravings? Romantic Baboy now delivers in Cebu amid CoVID-19 outbreak

If you’re someone like me who eats Samgyupsal at least once a week (pre-Coronavirus quarantine period), this is definitely a good news for us!

Romantic Baboy, one of the most popular Samgyeopsal restaurants in Cebu and Manila, opens its delivery service for your Samgyup cravings. This means, you can order over-the-phone their best-tasting meats — from the Herb Samgyupsal, to the Woo Samgyup.

Romantic Baboy Samgyupsal Cebu IT Park 2

Price list:

  • WOO SAMGYUP (Thin Sliced USDA Premium beef)
    • ₱290 per 500grams
  • HERB SAMGYUPSAL (Premium Pork Belly)
    • ₱280 per 500 grams

Delivery details:

  • Delivery time: 9AM to 3PM daily
  • Smart/SUN: 0919-067-4851
  • Globe: 0917-777-7630
  • Free delivery for orders minimum of P1,000

6 Mental Exercises on how to manage stress and anxiety amid COVID-19

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6 Mental Exercises on how to manage stress and anxiety amid COVID-19

Ever since the entire country mandated everyone to stay at their homes as an effort to contain COVID-19, most of us had definitely made checking social media more a routine. That includes checking real time news as well regarding any updates about the contagious virus. Sadly, not everyone is mentally tough to handle the stress and anxiety brought by this global tragedy. Thus, here are some helpful exercises how to manage those worries away.

1. Acknowledge your emotions.

With all that’s happening around the world, acknowledging these overwhelming emotions is already half the battle. Allowing these emotions to flow through you is a big help in managing your stress.

2. Write down your fears and hopes.

Knowing that your fellow poverty-stricken countrymen are in a dire situation, feelings of remorse and helplessness will come, leaving you stressed. One of the best thing you can do is to scribble these thoughts. Writing these fears, hopes, and all these mixed emotions, make them valid and concrete, in a way.

3. Talk to someone.

While home quarantine is imposed as a safety measure, making use of social media by reaching out to your loved ones is vital. If you’re one of the strong ones, then letting your friends know that you’re there for them is more than just doing your part in our war against this disease.

4. Meditate.

I read a book about the wonders of meditating and ever since, I started spending five minutes after waking up to meditate. I try to think of the things I’m thankful for and clear my head. With what’s happening today, setting a positive mindset is crucial. Apps are also readily available such as Headspace, Calm and Insight Timer to get you started.

5. Do grounding exercises

Grounding exercises are mental exercises you can do to bring yourself into contact with the present moment. This includes daily activities we take for granted such as taking a walk or savoring the food we eat.

6. Write down what you’re grateful for

As an exercise, try to write five things you are grateful for every time you wake up. As much as possible, make it specific to the day like learning how to cook, watched that show you always wanted to watch, or even as simple as being in a home during this quarantine. Train your mind to always see the good amidst chaos.

Times like these, it is very important that we know how to manage such emotions. When we let such emotions go off the rails, panic would surely ensue, and panic is not a good start when it comes to making sound decisions. Always stay healthy, not just physically, but mentally too!

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.

LIST: Available food and drinks on foodpanda within Cebu City amid quarantine

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LIST: Available food and drinks on foodpanda within Cebu City amid quarantine

Stuck Safe at home? When you can’t go out and you’re craving for your favorite snack, or you just want to make your Netflix binge-watching better, know that you can just conveniently order them online by downloading food delivery apps like Grab and foodpanda.

For your easy reference, we have enlisted the crowd favorite restaurants in Cebu City available to deliver via foodpanda. (We will have another list-article for GrabFood.)

NOTE: Restaurant availability may vary per specific location.

How to order?

  1. Download the ‘foodpanda‘ mobile app or click here
  2. Register / login
  3. Input your address and other information
  4. Then choose your food and/or drinks!

Payment options include Credit Cards, Cash-on-Delivery.

FoodPanda also provides “contactless delivery” to ensure the safety of consumers and delivery-partners amid the rising cases of COVID-19.

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Cebuanos develop disinfectant-spraying booths for hospitals in Cebu

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Cebuanos develop disinfectant-spraying booths for hospitals in Cebu

The world is fighting together against the spread of CoVID-19. Every country, down to the local government units and the citizens, works on their own ways and strategies to combat the pandemic. And the Cebuanos are shining in times of pandemic.

After a fellow Cebuano develop a mobile app to help trace locations of CoVID-19 PUMs or PUIs, comes another heartwarming news of a team of Cebuanos setting up disinfectant-spraying booths, also known as the SunnyTation Tents, for the public and private hospitals in Cebu, major public spaces, and vulnerable communities.

The SunnyTation Tent is a chamber installed with a sprinkler system that mists out a disinfectant solution for individuals prior to entering a public space.

The first Sunnytation has been recently installed at Chong Hua Hospital – Mandaue. Meanwhile, the first batch of ‘Sunnytations’ will be rolled out in selected hospitals in Cebu, supermarkets, pubic markets, pharmacies, PUV terminals, and BPO offices.

Check out these Facebook Posts from Jumax Morgia:

Help and Donate now!

Be part of this initiative by donating.

For material donations, contact Aaron Guanzon at 0917-322-6698.

For monetary donations, you can fund to:
G-Cash: 0906 242 0698
BPI: 9139209343 (Account Name: Neil Andrew Menjares)

For contractors: Contact Aaron Guanzon at 0917-322-6698 or Yen at 0977-163-1586.

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.

LIST: Online stores in Cebu for groceries, fresh produce and delivery services

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LIST: Online stores in Cebu for groceries, fresh produce and delivery services

The Enhanced Community Quarantine is just around the corner. Soon, there will only be one person allowed in every household to buy the necessary supplies.

Though it is still possible to go out, there is still no safer place than our own homes.

Well worry not because we now present you a list of pages that deliver your basic necessities. They can bring you your groceries, fresh produce and other healthy products.

5 ONLINE GROCERIES

  1. OMG (Oh My Genie): website / Facebook Page
  2. Gaisano Grand Malls (see below for list of participating branches)
  3. Cebu Online Grocery Services: Facebook Page
  4. New Creations Food’s Inc.: Facebook Page
  5. Landers Superstore Cebu: www.landers.ph

1. OMG (Oh My Genie)

Order process:

  1. Go to their website to order and add items.
  2. After placing your items in your cart, proceed to checkout.
  3. On the Checkout – Payment page, select the Pay with Cash option.
  4. You will receive an order confirmation email after you have placed your order.
  5. You can now send a payment for the amount indicated at the Grand Total. Send proof of payment (screenshot/photo and reference number) by replying to the order confirmation email.

Order links:

Payment process:

  • Allowed Payment Process: At this time, they only process pre-paid orders. Payment must be made at least 24 hours before the selected delivery slot.
  • Deposit to BPI: You can use fund transfer via your bank’s mobile app, GCash or PayMaya

2. Gaisano Grand Malls Cebu

Requirement: First of all, you will need a Viber account to order. Viber is a mobile app that can be downloaded for free on iOS or Android devices. Once set up, this will be synced to your mobile number.

Participating Branches:

  • Gaisano Talamban
  • Gaisano Fiestamall Tabunok
  • Gaisano JaiAlai
  • Gaisano Minglanilla
  • Gaisano Mandaue North
  • Gaisano Liloan
  • Gaisano Mactan branches

Note:

  1. A Viber account is needed for Shop & Go transactions.
  2. Orders made not later than 12NN of the day are guaranteed to be prepared for the same day’s pick-up.
  3. All orders will be cancelled if payment is not made within 24 hours.

Step-by-step guide:

  1. Open Viber account and prepare ‘Send to’ number on your preferred branch.
    • Talamban: Viber # 0977-284-7578
    • Tabunok: Viber # 0917-843-3179
    • Jai-Alai: Viber # 0905-889-5571
    • Liloan: Viber # 0927-304-1618
    • Minglanilla: Viber # 0933-476-8041
    • Mactan: Viber # 0932-976-9105
    • Mandaue North: Viber # 0915-019-7308
  2. Provide the following details:
    • Complete name
    • Address
    • Contact number (Viber)
    • Nearby Branch:
    • Grocery list:
  3. Wait for the check-out reference number.
  4. Online payment options:
    • BDO (00-268-800-3570) Reference #:
    • MBTC (172-7-172-51299-9) Reference #:
    • Cash or card upon pick-up
  5. Pick-up options:
    • 3rd party delivery service: Customer books and pays for the delivery fee.
    • Store pick-up: Present your checkout reference number to the designated online Shop & Go lanes. Cut-off time is at 5PM.

3. Cebu Online Grocery Services

Order process:

  1. Write down all your grocery needs and Private message on their Facebook Page.
  2. The message should contain:
    • Complete Name:
    • Mobile Phone Number:
    • Address to be delivered:
    • Time and Date to be delivered:
    • Items to buy:
  3. Once the order is placed, we will buy the items for you and deliver it straight to your house the next day on the time that you prefer to have it delivered.
  4. On-the-day delivery will have an extra charge.
  5. We offer Cash On Delivery and receipts will be provided to you as well.
  6. Cebu and Mandaue area only. Consolacion, Lapu-Lapu, Talisay will have an extra charge of 200. For beyond these areas we add another 200 per municipality. Also, subject for approval
  7. Prices are depending on the market you preferred, receipts will be given on delivery.
  8. You can also choose which supermarket you want us to shop!
    • SM supermarket
    • SNR
    • Gaisano
    • Metro Ayala
    • Rustans
    • Collonade
    • Virginia Pork Shop for your pork needs
    • OR your preferred supermarket

Delivery Rates:

  1. P2,500 and below worth of goods will be charged a fixed fee of P250.
  2. P2,501 and above will be charged 10% of the total worth of goods.

Order link:

4. New Creations Food’s Inc.

Order process:

  • Private message on their Facebook Page with your
    • Name:
    • Contact number:
    • Complete address:
  • They will then share with you their price list and order details.
  • Can deliver to: Cordova, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, Cebu City, Talisay City
  • Minimum purchase:
    • Lapu lapu and cordova area: P500
    • Mandaue and cebu city: P1,000

Order link:

5. Landers Superstore

Order link:

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Food Delivery Services

Drug Stores

  1. Rose Pharmacy: www.rosepharmacy.com/
  2. Mercury Drug (Phone Delivery): (032) 255 4187
  3. MedExpress: www.medexpress.com.ph/
  4. MedPadala: medpadala.com.ph/ (Pick-up)
  5. Delivery apps like Grab, Lalamove, Joy Ride can also buy medicines from the pharmacies.

Let us all help the world amid the global pandemic.Stay at home as much as possible and stay safe.

Special thanks to Justinne Lou Go for helping us collate this list.

This fur baby is also a frontliner amid CoVID-19 Crisis

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This fur baby is also a frontliner amid CoVID-19 Crisis

If you think you have given thanks to all the frontliners, you’re almost right.

You probably have said your thanks to the nurses, doctors, security guards, janitors, salespeople, policemen, armies, and etc., but you must’ve failed to include our fur frontliner.

Yes, a furbaby has been working hand-in-hand with our medical frontliners in our battle against the pandemic COVID-19.

A dog named Wynn has been braving the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wynn, a service dog working side-by-side Dr. Susan, an ER doctor, has been comforting our medical frontliners.

“Wynn goes to the ER each day and stays within the social workers’ inner office, so no one touches her but staff can wash up and have a moment with her,”

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This is Dr. Susan. She is an ER doctor at the front lines of fighting COVID-19. She is doing it all with her dog, Wynn, by her side. Susan is raising Wynn for Canine Companions for Independence. Canine Companions places assistance dogs free of charge with children, adults, and veterans with disabilities. Wynn goes to the ER each day and stays within the social workers’ inner office, so no one touches her but staff can wash up and have a moment with her. Susan says that Wynn has saved the doctors and nurses because they are very stressed and anxious, sometimes too busy to be scared. “We can find comfort in each other when we know I have your back and you have mine.” If you ask me- they are both superheroes!🤎 CTTO.

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Wynn has been saving our medical frontliners by comforting them after a tiring day saving lives.

May this serve as an inspiration to each of us to also do the best that we can to comfort our frontliners, even the people or fur pets who have saved us and helped us get through our days.

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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