As of September 28, 2020, 5:00 PM, Vice President Leni Robredo delivered a recorded speech on her recommendations to help address the COVID-19 situation. Below are the highlights of her speech: VP Leni started off her speech with the findings of the Lancet Study on COVID-19 where it looked at 91 nations and ranked them …
As of September 28, 2020, 10:00 PM, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte addressed the nation through a recorded speech to provide updates on the COVID-19 situation. Below are the highlights of the briefing: PRRD expressed that he is satisfied with the local government response to the pandemic and reassured the public of the government’s role in …
Social media has evolved from being a simple tool to build connections to a weapon for propaganda and misinformation. Because opinions are easily shared regardless of platform, netizens have adapted a new culture that blurs the lines between social justice and change and cyberbullying — the cancel culture. The word “cancel” simply pertains to the …
Ask any Cebuano what Sugbo Mercado is and they will tell you that it is one of Cebu’s sources of pride, as it showcases the best of the best food players in the region and also budding new players in the food industry. Launched in September 2015, Sugbo Mercado had the goal of being the …
Apple usually holds three to four events every year. Typically every March, the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, a September event highlighting iPhone and Apple Watch, and sometimes an October event if there are iPads or Macs anticipated to be released. While the pandemic did hinder much of their plans and events, Apple showed …
Fashion designers all over the world must have a renewed perspective in approaching their craft. As the now normal continuously pushes fashion into uncharted territory, designers must relearn and reimagine their industry. To give insights on how the pandemic has transformed them as designers, Adrian Pe, Chynna Mamawal, Jean Alta, and Patty Ang share stories …
Filipinos love sports, that’s a no-brainer. Even from a young age, we are taught in school how to play, from basketball, to volleyball, badminton, and even football. You name it! That fact has always been evident in the Filipino culture; no matter where we are, or what we’re facing, sports are there to help us …
On the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivered an address during the UN General Assembly on September 22, 2020. COVID-19 Impact PRRD defined the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as the biggest test the world and the UN has faced since World War II. He echoed that the Philippines and many …
Over the years, heavy traffic has been one of the many pains of travelling in metro cities, particularly in Metro Manila. Since the lockdown was instituted due to the ongoing pandemic, roads have freed up. But as restrictions relaxed, it allowed work to continue, bringing back a slightly normal traffic situation, especially along EDSA, including …
As the Philippines marks its sixth month into community quarantine, the fear of getting sick remains widespread in the country. This poses an important question for Filipinos: How can people seek medical care without potentially exposing themselves to diseases once they step out of their homes? One answer is through Telehealth. Simply put, telehealth is …