Considering how the
COVID-19 pandemic has damaged us immensely, we should be happy to know that
ABS-CBN stars are making a difference by doing what they do best – performing.
Over 100 Kapamilya stars will be staging tonight, March 22 at 7PM – from their respective homes. This benefit concert dubbed as “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: At-Home Together Concert” will also be a fund-raising program to provide food and basic necessities to the Filipinos who are unable to make ends meet during this global crisis.
The “Pantawid
ng Pag-ibig” digital benefit concert is in partnership with the local
government officials in Metro Manila and other private companies.
For everyone who
will be enjoying the concert at the comforts of our homes, we are encouraged to
donate any amount we can for our less-privileged kababayans. The 17 mayors in
Metro Manila will be spearheading the preparation and distribution of these
packages.
You can watch and
enjoy the digital concert on:
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN S+A
ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC)
MYX
DZMM Teleradyo
DZMM Radyo Patrol 630
MOR 101.9
TFC
ABS-CBN Official Youtube Channels and FB Pages
iWant
You can donate to the ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. Sagip Kapamilya bank accounts:
BPI Peso account 3051-11-55-88
Metrobank Peso account 636-3-636-08808-1
BDO Peso account 0039301-14199
Philippine National Bank Peso account 1263-7000-4128
BDO Dollar account 1039300-81622
Though not everyone
has more than enough to donate, we could
still help through spreading this news so more privileged individuals would
know and our kababayans would receive more help. Nonetheless, may we all enjoy
this benefit concert and stay indoors.
COVID-19 mask
shortages leave people with makeshift solutions.
One concrete
example is RHIPSTOP, a passion
project inspired by the Cebuano culture. Aptly inspired by our culture,
Rhipstop has decided to give back to the community.
With the lack of
proper masks to aid the Cebuanos in fighting the virus, Rhipstop has been
sewing more than 2000 face masks to not put Cebuanos’ lives at risk.
Rhipstop has been going around the metro giving energy drinks, ethyl alcohol, and cotton masks to the Cebuanos who couldn’t work from home, especially our frontliners.
It’s elating to
know that these local businesses have also contributed to help flatten the
curve. You too can help. Today, right now. You can do something to help others.
People of all ages and walks of life are diving in to make a difference.
Stay indoors to help lessen the spread of the virus. Unless necessary, stay with your family in your humble abode. Keep yourselves safe from this pandemic. Save the world.
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 of March 22, foreigners will be temporarily banned from entering the
Philippines. This is according to the Department of Transportation last March
20.
This extra precaution to limit the entry and exit to and from the
Philippines is in line with the combat to the spread of the global pandemic
that is CoVID-19.
The exemptions were stated by DOTr, citing a circular from the
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Exempted/Allowed entry are:
Overseas Filipino workers
Philippine passport holders
Foreign spouses of Filipino citizens with proof
Foreign government officials
International organization officials accredited by Manila
OFWs, balikbayans, and foreign nationals leaving for abroad
Banned:
Foreigners entering the Philippines
Filipinos departing the country for leisure
Luzon and other areas in Visayas and Mindanao were already placed under
community quarantines and travel bans.
They have also released statements regarding the activities in the
airport.
“Only 1 person is allowed to bring or fetch a passenger to the
airport,” the Transportation department said.
“The driver should carry with him or her a copy of the airline ticket of the passenger as proof of conveyance” and “depart immediately after picking up or dropping off” an arriving or departing said person, the agency said.
From Lapu-Lapu City Government – Chan Administration
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.
Offering assistance in this time of crisis, the city’s Department of Social Welfare scoured the streets of Ermita, Malate, Kalaw, Pedro Gil, Taft, Roxas Blvd., Service Road at Baywalk to rescue street dwellers, families, youth, and the elderlies.
This is upon the directive of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Vice Mayor
Honey Lacuna, in relation to the strict implemantion of the enhanced community
quarantine in Manila.
The rescued street dwellers were given food, shelter and medicine. They
also have individual modular tents as sleeping areas provided by the local
government at the Delpan Sports Complex in Manila.
“Regular na rasyon din ng pagkain ang natatanggap ng bawat evacuee sa agahan, tanghalian at hapunan. Mayroon ding kani-kaniyang hygiene kit at face masks,”
“…22 rito ay Manileno, 72 ang tiga ibang lungsod at 51 na walang permanenteng tirahan”
– Manila Public Information Office
Housing these 145 evacuees (as of March 21), is an effective way to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and a great way to cement our faith in humanity.
We are all in this together no matter the class, the house and the race.
“Kapag panahon ng kalamidad hindi tayo pwedeng pumili ng tao. Kahit hindi tiga-Maynila, tumutulong tayo. Sa totoo lang, mas marami ang hindi tiga-Maynila pero hindi natin sila p’wedeng pabayaan,”
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.
“Self-Quarantine” is a way to separate
yourself from others especially if there is a possibility of you being exposed
to the novel coronavirus or you are showing COVID-19 symptoms.
This quarantine will last for the term of
the virus’s incubation period of 14 days where you will be observed and
monitored.
We already have the hotlines and emergency
lines for our inquiries on such cases and we have established that self-quarantine
is the best way to deal with this pandemic.
So, if you are showing symptoms, had travel
history or had a possible contact with someone who tested positive for
COVID-19, we have here a list on how to properly do a self-quarantine.
Keep to yourself. Stay away from all the people in your home. (have a separate room and bathroom if possible)
Proper hygiene: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough/sneeze and dispose it immediately; wash your hands with soap and water while singing to a tune or for at least 20 seconds; or if not, you can sanitize with a 70% alcohol.
If you have questions regarding your medical needs and attention, call the hotlines and inquiry lines in Cebu to ensure that you are doing the right and safe actions.
Wear a face mask around other people. (ex. Interaction at home, Trip to the hospital)
Do not share drinking cups, eating utensils, towels or even bedding. Wash them with soap thoroughly after using.
Don’t invite guests into your home unless absolutely necessary.
Clean and sanitize all the house surfaces daily using a household cleaner, diluted Zonrox or Lysol. (ex. counters, chairs, tables, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards)
More importantly, clean and sanitize any surface that can possibly be contaminated with blood, stool or any bodily fluids.
Have a proper ventilation. Your home should have good airflow. (ex. Open windows)
Be aware and monitor your symptoms. Immediately call a health care provider if it gets worse like starting to have difficulty in breathing.
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.
The Cebu City government is eyeing to build a collapsible one-story building to be used as a quarantine and treatment facility. The urgency comes as authorities deal with the pandemic, COVID-19, which originated in Wuhan, China.
A 5,000-square-meter property is being prepared by the Cebu City Government for this matter. The center is being built to house residents of Cebu City who will be diagnosed with COVID-19. It will be placed on Block 27 at the North Reclamation Area.
Cebu City Public Information Office
Chairman of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District, Atty. Jose Daluz III, said that the collapsible center can be completed in 10 days, or on March 27, 2020.
He said the
quarantine center will be run by the Cebu City Medical Center and will cater to
patients who have mild, moderate, or severe cases.
The City Government will hire health volunteers to assist medical personnel in managing the facility and the patients.
“The structure can be removed. In the future, magamit nato. Kuhaon na nato. Ang permanent ra jud diha is the flooring (In the future, we can use the building. We can get it. The only permanent thing there is the flooring),”
Daluz added.
Meanwhile, the Department of Health Central Visayas Development COVID-19 Center will be set up at the satellite campus of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu in General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City.
According to the memorandum of agreement signed by Dr. Jaime Bernadas, DOH 7 director and Rev. Fr. Manuel Uy, S.J., the DOH shall be in charge in setting up and maintaining the site, including:
a quarantine area of 50 beds,
triage area for patients,
temporary laboratory facility for testing of COVID-19,
DOH operation center, equipment, machinery,
and related appendices or tools.
We are hoping that with the building of the collapsible quarantine center, together with our prayers and cooperation, COVID-19 will also leave our place as fast as it has arrived.
Update (As of April 16, 2020): Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella has announced that the Quarantine Center in Block 27, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City is now 100% complete and will be operational starting next week.
100% COMPLETED na ang structure sa CEBU CITY QUARANTINE CENTER sa Block 27, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City. 24/7 ang atong trabaho dinhi and, God willing, this will be operational next week.
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.
Dr. George T. Yang, founder and chairman of Golden Arches Development Corporation (McDonald’s Philippines) has announced the release of a response fund of P500 million pesos amid COVID-19 pandemic.
With the uncertainty that comes with the
novel corona virus spread throughout the globe, the flood of generous
assistance from industry giants to their employees and the public goes with it
too.
McDonald’s Philippines sought to provide aid
to its employees and the community in general in these trying times.
“Amidst any crisis, people must come first; we do what we can to ensure their welfare. We also have a responsibility to our partners to ensure that they can continue doing business and be able to care for their own people. Finally, as a Filipino company, we have a duty to be a partner of the government in serving the public in whatever way we can.”
– Dr. George Yang, McDonald’s Philippines Chairman and Founder
The funds that are to be distributed to
their employees and community covers the following:
For company employees:
Restaurant crew and managers whether they are unable to come to work or not, and head office employees’ salaries to be released for the period of the quarantine.
A special premium pay package will be provided for crew and managers who are able to come to work in selected stores that remain open to serve the community in enhanced quarantine areas.
Special benefits like provision of care kits (face masks, alcohol, and vitamins) to ensure employee safety in the workplace as well as provisions for premium pay.
For communities:
The fund covers food to be donated by the company to front-liners like medical health workers, LGU workers, NGO volunteers, and the marginalized sector who are challenged to have access to food during this time.
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.
The pandemic
COVID-19 has made us appreciate staying at home and eating freshly-picked
vegetables.
With the scare of
this pandemic, we need to make sure that we have a much healthier body and
stronger immune system. Hence, we need to consume more fruits and vegetables.
However, not everyone has access to a garden full of vegetables – thanks to
online deliveries for making this possible.
Ecogarden offers free door-to-door delivery of their freshly-picked vegetables within Cebu City with a minimal delivery fee of P50.
With a minimum order
of 1KG, you get the chance to cook your favorite meal with freshly-picked
vegetables without having to leave the comforts of your home.
But, if you want to
stock up and order in bulk, they could also offer additional discounts for
orders above 5kls.
Since they deliver
freshly-picked vegetables, they couldn’t cater to deliveries on a daily basis.
They schedule their deliveries depending on their harvest, that’s 3 to 4 times
in a week.
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.
Lucio Tan’s group joined relief efforts for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tan’s LT Group donated 404 4-liter bottles of ethyl alcohol, 70,000
bottles of drinking water at 350ml each, 3,000 6-liter bottles of distilled
drinking water, and 2,000 pieces N95 masks to the Department of Health.
The Group have also
donated 24,000 bottles of Cobra Vitamin C and 1,500
6-liter bottles of Absolute bottled water through GMA’s Kapuso Foundation to be distributed to those manning border patrols and several hospitals.
Other donations
of LT Group to troops manning
border patrols and several hospitals are:
20,000 4-liter bottles and 240,000 375ml bottles of ethyl alcohol
350,000 bottles of Absolute 350ml white label distilled water
This brings the total donations to 190,000
liters of ethyl alcohol and almost 200,000 liters of distilled drinking
water.
The relief drive dubbed as “Help Flows” is supported by LT Group
member firms Asia Brewery, Inc., Eton Properties Philippines, Inc., PMFTC
Inc.’s Embrace CSR program, Tanduay Distillers, Inc., Philippine National Bank
and sister company Philippine Airlines.
At this time of crisis, we couldn’t help but feel elated to see these
private companies join their hands in helping the nation. Therefore, we, as
individuals, are also encouraged to do our part. Let’s keep ourselves safe and
let us stay indoors to avoid the spread of this pandemic.
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.
Along with the panic of the spread of the
novel corona virus was the thought of not having access to its testing kits.
Worry no more, because 30,000 (out of 40,000) test kits arrived in Cebu from South Korea.
There is now a total of 30,100 novel coronavirus test kits for the Visayas, along with the 100 from the DOH main office in Manila. Its distribution will be divided into two, within Cebu City and the rest are for testing PUIs across the Visayas.
These test kits are in the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) in Cebu City (VSMMC) as it is the only COVID-19 proficient molecular testing facility at the sub national level in the Visayas.
Prioritized patients for testing would be
people who are manifesting influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute
respiratory infections (SARI).
The purchase and shipment of the kits was facilitated by the Office of the Presidential Assistant of the Visayas (OPAV) headed by Michael Lloyd Dino, Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Secretary.
20,000 test kits was purchased by Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella for VSMMC and another 20,000 test kits purchased by President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go for the utilization of the whole LGUs in the 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.
