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California drivers should get 50% premium refund during state lockdown

By SUNITA SOHRABJI EMS Contributor

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Drivers should get a 50% to 70% refund on their auto insurance premium for the duration of California’s shelterin-place mandate, said state Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara April 22.

"We feel 50% to 70% percent is fair,” Lara told reporters at a briefing organized by Ethnic Media Services. “You should be getting more of a refund because, frankly, you’re not driving.”

On April 13 Lara ordered the state’s auto insurance companies to refund premiums to drivers at least for April, and possibly May, if California continues its stay-at-home order. His order, according to a statement released by his office, extended to six types of insurance: private passenger automobile, commercial automobile, workers' compensation, commercial multiperil, commerCALIFORNIA

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(On the spawning damage to the economies of the city and the nation due to the COVID-19 pandemic)

By ABNER GALINO

LOS Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, during his State of the City Address last Sunday (April 19), brought back the painful memories of the 2008 recession to partly reveal the bleak economic future that waits, not only for the residents of the City of Los Angeles, but for all the people of the nation.

“All of us remember the 2008 recession. Until now, it was the biggest economic blow of our lifetime, and it hurt.

But there’s no way to sugarcoat this. This is bigger, and it will hurt more,” Garcetti warned.

“Our City revenues

have plummeted. Hotel reservations have collapsed. After 9/11, our airport closed for two and a half days, passenger traffic fell by as much as a third that month, and it took 10 years to claw our way back. Today airport passenger traffic is down 95%.”

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti delivers his 2020 State of the City Address.

Photo provided by the Office of the Los Angeles Mayor

»5 Enhanced Community Quarantine extended in NCR, other ‘high-risk’ areas until May 15 “THIS

By MELDA GUERRA

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Friday has extended the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until May 15. The extension covers the National Capital Region (NCR), Region III, Region IV-A and other “high-risk” areas.

The President’s decision was announced by Palace spokesperson Harry Roque in a televised briefing aired Friday morning. He added that the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for Emerging Infectious Diseases has recommended the extension to stem the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

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If declared, martial law will be enforced based on the law — AFP

M A NIL A (Mabuhay) the Philippines (AFP) — If President Rodsaid on Friday. rigo Duterte decides "We have the wealth to place the country of experience and lesunder martial law, the sons learned in the military will impleenforcement of marment it in accordance tial law in Mindanao.

AREVALO with the law and the We will capitalize on provisions of the 1987 Consti- it," AFP spokesman Brigadier tution, the Armed Forces of General Edgard Arevalo said IF DECLARED

San Diego “Social Distance” shirts

“ART isn't art until it's sold.

Until then it's an obsession and a storage problem,” says one amusing saying.

Well, whoever was the first guy who blurted out these words of wisdom must have learned it from experience.

As we collectively fight to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, shirt designer Ramir Morales, wants to amplify this urgent and crucial “social distance” message by making you wear “flatten the curve” awareness campaign shirts (as shown on the left).

Ramir is doing this almost in the same way that many of our recognized Filipino American fashion designers are churning out face masks or face coverings (giving some away and selling some away).

For these sample shirts, Ramir said the idea of espousing the “social distance” message through the use of the San Diego logo was suggested by his wife, Grayshell.

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By PAULINE ALLEN

Grayshell was born and raised in San Diego.

Last season, when the San Francisco Forty Niners went to the Super Bowl, Ramir and a few of his friends came out with a design for T-shirts that became a hit to the fans, not only in San Francisco, but in the entire California.

Ramir was a native of San Francisco and has recently moved to San Diego with his wife Grayshell and their two children.

Willingly following the Stay At Home order like the rest of us, Ramir is trying to keep busy and make use of his time at home.

Ramir is taking orders.

If interested, he could be reached through Instagram, @ mirdoprints

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Concerned about accuracy and low response rates, Latino leaders ask for Congress to monitor and “save” Census 2020 Coronavirus afflicts and delays the decennial count and creates obstacles for door-to-door essential work

By PILAR MARRERO (Ethnic Media Services)

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nightmare” is how Arturo Vargas, executive director of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), defines what the coronavirus pandemic has meant to the carefully planned efforts to make the nation’s Latino community count in the 2020 Census.

“We are moving forward with a new strategy and message, but deep down we know that there is no way to get to a full count without door-to-door visits” he said. “And at this point, we don’t know if the Census Bureau will be able to be on the street doing that follow-up work as planned in June (the original date would have been mid-May). I think by the end of this month the writing will be on the wall.”

NALEO and other groups continue to work to “turn the boat around” — to make the transition from hundreds of in-person events and follow-ups to paid and earned media to reach the so-called “hard-tocount” Latino community vulnerable to undercounts. But the confidence that the result will be reliable is fading with each passing day.

“Postponing the census until next year is an option that should be on the table,” Vargas added. “There is no reason to risk the health of the enumerators or the public.” Congress will have to act because the statute sets two dates for delivering this

data to Congress and the states. Brazil has already postponed its census.

Part of the nightmare for Vargas and other Latino activists is that so far the response from this population has been, on average, too low. While Latino communities tend to be undercounted in every census, this year the situation was already complicated. And then, the coronavirus hit.

The Trump administration’s handling of the last few years of preparation for the 10-year count mightily complicated things, including the decision to include a citizenship question that was finally rejected by the Supreme Court. The damage remains, however, as surveys continue to record that many Latinos still believe they will have to answer a citizenship question in the census.

Experts say this inhibits community members’ participation because they fear their data would be mishandled or used for immigration enforcement or other purposes.

Nationally, 48.6% of households already had answered the basic nine-question form by April 14, but the numbers were much lower, on average, in areas with high Latino populations, said Dorian Caal, a NALEO researcher and data analyst.

“If we look at counties with more than 50% Latino population nationwide, the average response is only 23.1%,” he said.

“For counties with 20% or more Latinos,

the response is 29.8%. The truth is that the fewer Latinos in an area, the higher the response. In other words, the Latino population’s participation is still far below average.”

Leaders expect Latino participation to improve after more than 60 million paper questionnaires are sent in mid-April to people who have not responded online.

Research indicates that the paper response is the one most favored

by Latinos.

Some small cities with high Latino populations, particular- Arturo Vargas, Executive Director of the National ly those with nearby rural areas Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) populated by many farmworkers and migrants, have desperately low cen- access to their lands and have a negligible sus response numbers. Two examples in online response level.

Also having a negative effect is the susFresno County: The city of Huron has a 6.3% response and the city of San Joaquin pension of a program called “update and leave” that reconfirms the addresses of 4.6%.

In California, whose response exceeds highly mobile or remote households and the national average, 49.2% of the popu- where workers leave census packets in lation has filled out the census compared person, said Caal.

Although only 5% of households were to the nation’s 48.6%. California has spent more than $180 million promoting the on these “update and leave” lists, some census to secure its piece of the pie. States states have higher percentages of such like Texas, which spent no money on out- addresses. This is the case in New Mexico reach, have seen a lower return — 44.2% (37.7%) and Alaska (32.4%).

The fair distribution of more than $1.5 so far.

The situation in tribal areas is even billion in federal spending and political dimmer because of the difficulties of car- representation in the nation over the next rying out the work door-to-door at a time 10 years depends on an accurate census.

But the Census Bureau had no plans for when many tribal nations are restricting carrying out a census during a pandemic. Just three days after this interview with Vargas, the unthinkable happened: Census Bureau leaders and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross asked Congress for a four-month delay in the statutory deadlines for delivering population data to the executive and legislative branches.

The next day, President Trump said that perhaps this delay was “not enough” and that perhaps “we don’t have to ask Congress because it is an act of God.” For NALEO, however, while the delay is logical, it represents a serious risk to the quality of the resulting data. There is a danger that the final result will be “incomplete and inadequate,” according to a statement from the organization.

Vargas called on Congress to intensify its oversight role of the face-to-face follow-up phase of the census to maintain the process’ integrity.

“Congress has the authority and obligation to work with the Bureau to take the necessary steps to ensure an accurate census of all U.S. residents,” he said.

The request by census leaders and the Department of Commerce would extend data collection until October 31, 2020, with the numbers delivered to the president and Congress by April 30 and July 31, 2021, respectively. President Trump´s current term in office ends January 20, 2021.

But according to the experts, time is not on the side of the census. The data will become more and more imprecise the further the fieldwork moves away from the April 1 date, which is when the “picture” of the country is supposed to be taken. All answers must be related by law to who was residing at home, at school or in the country on that day, and not after.

“The Constitution places the responsibility for the census in the hands of Congress,” according to a NALEO statement on April 14. “In light of that obligation, it is time for Congress to step up to the plate and intensely monitor the 2020 Census if we are going to save it.“

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McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals” Frontline heroes can enjoy free meals at participating U.S. McDonald’s restaurants

CHICAGO, IL: April 21, 2020 — In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, as a token of appreciation for their selfless service.

While the majority of America is staying home, McDonald’s has remained open, with our franchisees and hardworking restaurant employees serving hot meals to communities who need quick and affordable options, especially those on the frontlines such as healthcare workers and first responders. The company is grateful for the ongoing dedication and commitment of McDonald’s employees who enable McDonald’s to stay open to serve our communities during these challenging times.

Each Thank You Meal will be available at no charge via drive thru or carry out at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide through May 5. The Thank You Meal, available during breakfast, lunch or dinner, will feature a choice of sandwiches, drinks, and a side featuring

small World Famous Fries or a Hash Brown, along with a note of appreciation. It will be served in McDonald’s iconic Happy Meal box, in the hopes of bringing a smile along with delicious food.

“We have been inspired by the way our franchisees have been going above and beyond to support their local communities throughout this trying time,” said Joe Erlinger, President, McDonald’s USA. “I couldn’t be more proud of how our company, franchisees and supplier partners have come together to give back to those who are working tirelessly for our country. That is truly our McDonald’s system at its best.”

Day or night, these frontline heroes can simply show their work badge, or be in uniform, to receive one of the below Thank You Meal options: Breakfast • A choice of an Egg McMuffin®, Chicken McGriddles® or a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit. All options come with

PSAs in 18 Asian languages will reach hard-to-count communities amid COVID-19 pandemic New AARP Videos Encourage Participation Among Asian Americans in the 2020 Census WASHINGTON– AARP has teamed up with the U.S. Census Bureau to release public service announcement (PSA) videos in 18 Asian languages to help Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities with limited English proficiency participate in the decennial headcount. Titled “What is the 2020 Census?" and “How Do I Take the 2020 Census?," the videos contain bite-size information on the tangible impacts of the census and ways to complete the questionnaire online, by phone or by mail.

“It’s vital that the census be as complete and accurate as possible so everyone, including Asian American and Pacific Islanders, is represented and receives their fair share of public funding for important priorities,” said Daphne Kwok, Vice President of Multicultural Leadership for AAPI Audience Strategy at AARP. “AARP is proud to provide 2020 Census outreach information in 18 Asian languages so members of those harder-to-reach communities can participate because not being counted in the census serves no one’s interest.”

AARP is ramping up support for the Decennial Census by securing partnerships with media outlets that have a strong influence among AAPI audiences. Comcast, Nielsen, and LA18 KSCI-TV are among the first to partner with AARP to promote the 20-second Asian language PSA videos beginning this month until the end of the Census enumeration period. The partnership was supported by TDW+Co, the official Asian American communications and outreach partner for the 2020 Census.

“As we embark on the first digital census, Comcast is proud to partner with AARP and the U.S. Census Bureau to encourage census participation across hard to count communities, particularly Asian American and Pa-

cific Islander communities. The 2020 Census is critical in determining the allocation of federal resources that can help improve the quality of life for underserved communities,” said Dalila Wilson-Scott, Senior Vice President for Community Investment at Comcast Corporation and President of the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation.

“Nielsen's census outreach effort, Project TrueCount: Counting Everyone is Good for Everyone, has made a priority of partnering with organizations that are highly regarded and trusted nationwide so our messages have the greatest impact,” said Don Lowery, Senior Vice President of Community Engagements at Nielsen.

“AARP perfectly fits that description and we are delighted to work with them on promoting a fair and accurate census count.”

“KSCI -TV, LA18 is proud to partner with AARP in airing these multilingual Public Service Announcements to better educate our Asian Community about the 2020 Census,” said Dennis Davis, General Manager at LA18 KSCI-TV. “It is integral for our community to see that taking the Census is safe and understand the significance of being counted so that we can receive proper funding for various programs. We are grateful that AARP has taken the extra step in ensuring that our non-English speaking community is well informed.”

AARP’s PSAs have already begun airing in markets where Chinese, Hmong, Korean and Vietnamese are more prevalent. Visit aarp.org/Census to learn more about AARP’s work with the 2020 Census, or to access and download the PSA videos for each language (Bengali, Burmese, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer Cambodian, Korean, Lao, Nepali, Punjabi, Tagalog, Telugu, Thai, Urdu, and Vietnamese).

any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee and a Hash Brown.

Lunch and Dinner • A choice of a Double Cheeseburger, 6-Piece Chicken McNuggets® or a FiletO-Fish® will be offered. All options come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee and small fries.

Serving these brave men and women would not be possible without McDonald’s dedicated and unwavering restaurant employees, who are also doing their part to help during this time. McDonald’s employees are the heart of the business, and their health and safety has been, and will continue to be, the company’s top priority. McDonald’s has implemented nearly 50 new safety measures to ensure the well-being of its employees, and is continuing to explore additional safety steps in accordance with guidance issued by local and national health authorities including the CDC. “Emergency physicians and other health care workers on the frontlines are spending hours a day on their feet, often missing meals in their efforts to care for their patients,” said Dr. William Jaquis, President of American College of Emergency Physicians. “McDonald’s Thank You Meal is a much appreciated gesture for those risking their lives each day to take a break with a hot meal amidst the turbulence.”

During past times of national crisis, McDonald’s has helped and served communities in need, from donating funds to disaster relief efforts to providing food for those impacted by natural disasters. McDonald’s commitment to feeding the nation’s healthcare workers and first responders throughout the current pandemic is a continuation of that dedication. Additionally, McDonald’s local franchises have also been working throughout this crisis to support the thousands of communities their restaurants call home.

“Our restaurants have always been a place for the community to come together and share everyday feel-good moments with family, friends and neighbors,” said Vicki Chancellor, an Atlanta-based Owner/Operator and chair of McDonald's Operator's National Advertising Committee. “And, now during times like this, it’s more important than ever for our restaurants to continue to serve and help the communities that have supported us for so long.”

Nearly all McDonald’s U.S. restaurants remain open and are offering convenient and contactless ways for customers to enjoy McDonald’s favorites through drive thru, carry out, McDelivery, and mobile order & pay with our app. *Thank You Meals offered at participating US McDonald’s 4/22/20 through 5/5/20. Valid ID required. Limit one per person per day. Menu options may vary by restaurant. Visit McDonalds.com for more details.

About McDonald’s Corp. U.S. COVID-19 Relief Efforts McDonald’s approach to challenging situations is guided by our belief that we are all in this together, and our system has come together in extraordinary ways to help each other, our customers and the communities we serve. In the U.S. we remain committed to leading by example as an organization, which is why we’ve donated $3.1 million in food to support local communities, made commitments to support truck drivers across the country, donated 1 million N95 masks to Chicago and the state of Illinois and donated $1 million to the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to ensure non-profits in our home state have the supplies they need during this time. McDonald’s has always been a home base for our communities, and we’re proud to provide calm and comfort to them throughout this crisis.

We are here to serve.

About McDonald’s USA McDonald’s USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to nearly 25 million customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald’s 14,000 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent local business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and Facebook. www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.

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Pahayag nina Kalihim Wilbur Ross ng Kagawaran ng Kalakalan ng U.S. at ni Direktor Steven Dillingham ng Kawanihan ng Senso ng U.S. sa mga Kaayusan sa Operasyon sa 2020 Senso Dahil sa COVID-19

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aparating na ang 2020 Senso at marami pang mga sambahayan sa buong Amerika ang tumutugon araw-araw. Sa kasalukuyan, mahigit 70 milyong sambahayan ang tumugon, na kumakatawan sa mahigit 48% ng lahat ng sambahayan sa Amerika. Dahil sa biglaang pagkalat ng COVID-19, inaayos ng Kawanihan ng Senso ng U.S. ang mga operasyon sa 2020 Senso upang: • Protektahan ang kalusugan at kaligtasan ng publiko sa Amerika at ng mga empleyado ng Kawanihan ng Senso.

• Ipatupad ang patnubay mula sa pederal, pang-estado at lokal na awtoridad.

• Siguraduhin ang kumpleto at was-

tong bilang ng lahat ng komunidad.

Pansamantalang sinuspinde ng Kawanihan ng Senso ang mga aktibidad ng pagkolekta ng data sa field ng 2020 Senso sa buwan ng Marso. Isinasagawa na ang mga hakbang upang muling patakbuhin ang mga field office simula Hunyo 1, 2020, bilang paghahanda para sa muling pagpapanumbalik ng mga operasyon ng pagkolekta ng data sa field sa lalong madaling panahon kasunod ng Hunyo 1.

Ang mga personal na aktibidad, kabilang ang lahat ng pakikisalamuha sa publiko, pagbibilang, gawain sa opisina at mga aktibidad ng pagproseso, ay isasama ang pinakakasalukuyang

Murillo to lead County’s housing response for homeless people THE Los Angeles County has named Tiana Murillo, head of the Chief Executive Office’s Strategic Integration Branch, to oversee and coordinate urgent, multifaceted efforts underway to temporarily house people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis.

Murillo was selected by CEO Sachi A. Hamai to coordinate and lead County departments and the Homeless Initiative, and coordinate among partners including the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to put urgently-needed solutions into place in real time.

Initiatives under her direct supervision include: • Medical sheltering for people, including those experiencing homelessness, who have been exposed to the virus and need a place to self-isolate or quarantine • Project Roomkey, which makes it possible for vulnerable people in highrisk groups to come inside and be “Safer at Home” during the crisis Together, these programs have temporarily housed more than 900 individuals since the onset of the crisis, with more sites and capacity being added daily. Beyond providing urgently-needed humanitarian assistance, these programs are also essential to curb the spread of the virus and protect the capacity of the health care system.

“We are working at an unprecedented pace to build a network of temporary sheltering solutions throughout the County—to make sure that people experiencing homelessness, and the community at large, are protected,” said Kathryn Barger, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

“To make sure we achieve our goals, we need a single leader to guide and

coordinate our efforts, and Tiana has the ideal skill set to oversee this exceptionally complex mission.”

Chief Executive Officer Hamai added: “This is a multifaceted effort with many partners. As we line up hundreds of temporary housing units, we also need to make sure we have the staff and essential supplies at each of the sites to make sure we are operating safely and efficiently. Tiana will be leading the way on every aspect of this effort.”

Murillo’s assignment as Temporary Supervisory Administrator is effective immediately and is expected to last 120 days.

Murillo, a graduate of Stanford and Columbia Law School, joined the County in 2014. Before being appointed in December 2019 to her current role as Assistant Chief Executive Officer over the Strategic Integration Branch, she served as a key member of the Probation Department’s Executive Team where she provided leadership to administrative operations and various departmental strategic projects and initiatives.

Most recently, she served as an Assistant County Counsel over the Property Division, providing guidance and legal services on land use planning, property transactions and property management.

In that role she led the office’s Homelessness Legal Team.

“This assignment is a big challenge— not just for me personally but for all of the hardworking County staff and partners who are already making a profound difference under difficult circumstances,” Murillo said.

“I look forward to harnessing our collective efforts and bringing people together to make sure we are accomplishing together what no one entity could accomplish alone.”

patnubay upang itaguyod ang kalusugan at kaligtasan ng mga tauhan at ng publiko. Magiging kabilang dito ang inirerekomendang personal na pumuprotektang kasuotan (personal protective equipment o PPE) at ang mga gawain ng pagdidistansya sa mga tao.

Sa oras na makumpleto ang pagkolekta ng data para sa 2020 Senso, sisimulan ng Kawanihan ng Senso ang mahaba, masinsin at masusing pansiyentipikong proseso upang lumikha ng mga bilang sa pagbabahagi, impormasyon sa muling pagdidistrito, at iba pang mga produkto ng data ng estadistika na tutulong sa pagbibigay ng patnubay sa daan-daang bilyong dolyar sa paggasta ng pampub-

liko at pribadong sektor kada taon.

Upang masiguro ang pagkakumpleto at kawastuhan ng 2020 Senso, humihingi sa Kongreso ang Kawanihan ng Senso ng legal na remedyong 120 karagdagang araw ng kalendaryo upang ihatid ang mga panghuling bilang sa pagbabahagi.

Sa ilalim ng planong ito, palalawigin ng Kawanihan ng Senso ang panahon para sa pagkolekta ng data sa field at sa sariling pagsagot sa Oktubre 31, 2020, na magpapahintulot para sa mga bilang sa pagbabahagi na maihatid sa Pangulo bago lumampas ang Abril 30, 2021, at ang data ng muling pagdidistrito na ihahatid sa mga estado nang hindi lalampas ng Hulyo 31, 2021.

Enjoy “Parks from home” or virtual recreation center THE Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) has launched the "Parks From Home," a virtual recreation center to provide free access to fitness and instructional classes for the public to enjoy from home during the COVID-19 crisis.

The free online programming includes videos of LA County Parks staff teaching recreation, sports, arts, and specialty courses, plus virtual tours of trails, gardens, and popular attractions throughout Los Angeles County.

LA County Parks is committed to continuing to provide healthy and resilient communities by bringing much-needed resources right to our residents' homes.

Now more than ever, access to healthy opportunities and creating calm spaces to maintain mental wellness, in a matter that supports social distancing is paramount.

“Parks From Home’ is an innovative opportunity to bring our world-class programming direct to the communities we serve, while everyone stays home to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” said Norma E. García, Acting Director of LA County Parks.

“We invite everyone to enjoy a recreation and art class at home, get active with sports clinics, and virtually enjoy our beautiful Los Angeles County landscapes.”

LA County Parks will continue to add additional online programming to provide a positive outlet and fill the gap of outdoor experiences for all Los Angeles County residents during the “Safer At Home” order.

“Parks from Home” is available for free on the LA County Parks website and Youtube channel. New video content will be added regularly and announced via social media @lacountyparks.

• Parks From Home webpage: http:// parks.lacounty.gov/virtual • LA County Parks on YouTube: https:// www.youtube.com/lacountyparks Currently, local and regional parks remain open as outdoor-only facilities with social distancing required and group gatherings of any size prohibited. Play and sports amenities, indoor facilities, nature centers, golf courses, sports and recreation programs, and multi-use trails remain closed to the public.

LA County Parks continues to assess daily operations and implement precautionary measures in response to COVID-19, working closely with County leaders and the Department of Public Health.

For more information on closures and changes in response to COVID-19, visit the LA County Parks website at https://parks. lacounty.gov/covid-19.

CALIFoRNIA... FRom PAgE 1 cial liability, medical malpractice, and any other insurance in which the risk of loss has fallen substantially because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“With Californians driving fewer miles and many businesses closed due to the COVID-19 emergency, consumers need relief from premiums that no longer reflect their present-day risk of accident or loss,” Lara said as he introduced the order.

“Today's mandatory action will put money back in people’s pockets when they need it most.”

Some companies subsequently issued refunds or credits of 15% to 20%,but the insurance commissioner believes companies must go further: Risks have been dramatically reduced as the state’s roads remain far moreuntraveled.

Lara encouraged people who have lost their jobs to ask their auto insurance carriers to delay payments of premiums for up to two months.

To get help with such calls, people can call his office — 1-800-927-4357 — where his staff speak multiple languages. His office also has asked insurance carriers to allow a 60-day grace period for paying premiums during California’s shelter-in-place mandate and even beyond, as the state re-opens its economy in stages.

Lara also has asked insurance companies to extend coverage to drivers making deliveries with their personal cars. Typically, personal auto insurance doesn’t cover those who use their cars for commercial purposes.

At the briefing, the state insurance commissioner — the son of undocumented parents — spoke about how immigrant workers benefitnation’s economy.

“The broader community is finally realizing

how essential they are,” said Lara, noting undocumented workers’ contributions to food production, processing, delivery, warehouse work and similar services.

“Leaders across the country are recognizing the value of immigrant workers. We have demonstrated in our state that the sky doesn’t fall when you incorporate everyone into our economy.”

Lara added that the United States must “get (undocumented workers) out of the shadows, incorporate them into our economy as quickly as possible, and get their kids into school. Our economy will grow by embracing our immigrant community, rather than scapegoating them.”

In California, one out of every 10 workers is undocumented, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. The Pew Research Center reports that the state’s labor force includes about 1.75 million undocumented immigrants, the largest number of whom live in Los Angeles and Santa Clara counties.

Although undocumented workers were denied the $1,200 federal stimulus check mandated by Congress’ first COVID-19 relief package, here in California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $125 million relief package for undocumented workers April 16, the first of its kind in the nation.

Lara encouraged immigrant workers to apply for workers compensation if they become infected with COVID-19 on the job.

He noted that the Trump administration’s public charge enforcement has scared away many immigrants from applying for benefits to which they are entitled.

Workers also should advocate for personal protective equipment at their job sites, he said, and they should call his office if adequate protections aren’t provided.

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Supervisor Ridley-Thomas launches #EarthDay50

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upervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas recently launched the #EarthDay50 social media campaign to raise awareness and educate the public about the importance of Earth Day, which marks its 50th anniversary.

“During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important more than ever to stay positive and do our part to help keep the world safe.”

“I invite local residents to join in celebrating Earth Day by participating in activities that will help to protect our environment,” said Supervisor Ridley-Thomas.

“Earth Day is important because it reminds us that the actions, we take now will have a long-lasting effect on the environment and the world that future generations will live in."

The Empowerment Congress’ Equitable Economy Community Development Committee (EECD Committee) partnered with Supervisor Ridley-Thomas to encourage constituents to take part in daily challenges.

Each day through the week of April 2025, they asked individuals to post photos of themselves practicing environmental stewardship from home, being active, observing nature, and giving tips on how

to serve the planet.

“The Earth is still our greatest resource despite our current crisis. The Earth was provided for us to nurture, support and sustain our well-being. Join me in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day,” said Arna Fulcher, co-chair of the EECD Committee.

The campaign kicked off the week by encouraging residents to share their best photos of their favorite outdoor spots/ activities, since “Safer At Home'' orders have led to cleaner air. Everyone has been urged to buy fresh, local produce and post their favorite recipes and/or best gardening tips.

On Thursday, the campaign recommended that homeowners show how they save energy.

To end the week, people were asked to Go Metro and/or to take a photo of themselves on a walk or bike ride.

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.

This year, Earth Day falls on Wednesday, April 22.

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(Alay sa Mga Bagong Bayani ng Sambayanan at Sanlibutan)

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Sa panahon ng panganib, pangamba at kagipitan Ay mabisang napabatid sa mahal na sambayanan, Ang maagap na paghatid ng tulong na kailangan Upang sila ay masagip --mabunsod ang kaligtasan!

Ang panganib ay sinuong, tunay na di alintana, May unos man o daluyong na ramdam o nagbabanta; Tinanggap at di umurong sa tungkuling darakila, Pagkat ito ay pagtugon sa layunin at adhika!

Sila'y mga manggagamot, narses, mga manggagawa At iba pang di nagdamot, masisipag mangalaga; Tahimik sa paglilingkod sa lipunan at sa bansa; Ang pagtulong ay malugod, walang tigil, walang sawa!

Sila iyong tinatawag na palagi sa unahan, O "frontliners" na matatag at magiting sa paglaban Sa "virus" na ang bagabag ay dama ng sanlibutan...

(Sana naman ang magdamag na madilim ay wakasan)!

Mawakasan na ang salot na gumulo sa daigdig; Matuklasan na ang gamot na pamawi ng ligalig; Idasal sa Poong DIYOS, manangan sa pananalig: Maghari na at malubos ang pag-asa at pag-ibig...!

(Ang sumulat ay dating editor ng pahayagan sa Pilipinas at may-akda ng mga aklat. Naglingkod din siya bilang superbisor sa Kagawaran ng Edukasyon at propesor sa Philippine Normal University.)

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Some of the hospital beds that have been positioned at the Los Angeles Convention Center in case there would be an overflow of sick patients from local hospitals.

Photo provided by the Office of the Los Angeles Mayor With this great challenge on the forefront, Garcetti said that his projected budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1, would still be “a statement of our values” but more so as “a document of our pain.”

The mayor said many departments will operate at “sharply reduced strength” and many good programs will lose funding.

“We’ll have less to spend on removing graffiti and caring for our urban forest.”

Garcetti said a hiring freeze has been enacted in the city government and that “our civilian employees will take 26 furlough days over the course of the next fiscal year.”

The mayor said that it may take months before the city’s constituents can safely gather in large groups.

“It may be a year or more before a vaccine or medicine frees us from periodically returning to safer at home.” Garcetti said, adding that he “so proud of what we have done as a City to stanch the bleeding.”

The city, according to the mayor, has borrowed $70 million from the “Special Funds” and “Reserve Fund” to pay for the costs related to the COVID-19 response.

But trying to strike a balance between being optimistic and realistic about reality, Garcetti said: “We are grieving our dead, but we are not broken nor will we ever be.”

“The choice between saving lives and saving

our economy is a false choice. The only way we can save our economy is by saving lives, and the only way we can save lives is by clearing a path to safely reopen our economy.”

The mayor said the following things are the key to re-opening the City of Los Angeles: 1. Sufficient antibody and COVID-19 testing.

2. Adequate system to track or trace people who may have been exposed to the virus.

3. Having and as well as maintaining hospital capacity.

4. Capability to treat those who are sick and as well as provide vaccine to residents.

“And I want to be clear: it won’t all happen at once. Going back out won’t be like flipping a single switch in a single moment. Think about a circuit breaker box. To stay safe, some switches stay off while you turn on the lights one room at a time. It won’t be everything at once.

But it will be so much better than the darkness,” Garcetti said on how he plans to re-open the city.

“I’ve never before hesitated to assure you that our city is strong. But I won’t say those words tonight.

Our city is under attack. Our daily life is unrecognizable. We are bowed and we are worn down. We are grieving our dead. But we are not broken, nor will we ever be.”

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CAREGIVERS working in Residential Care Facilities provide an important service to elderly and disabled individuals, as well as their families.

These caregivers often work up to 24 hours per day, providing necessary care and supervision to ensure the health and safety of each facility resident. However, many facility caregivers are grossly underpaid for the services they provide.

Fortunately, California law protects caregivers who work in licensed Residential Care Facilities from wage theft. Specifically, all facility caregivers are entitled to receive at least minimum wage for every hour they work, including all hours they are required to be present at the facility. The current minimum wage rate in California is $12.00 per hour for employers with 25 employees or less, and $13.00 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees. Additionally, with some exceptions, facility caregivers are also entitled to overtime compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 per day or 40 per week, and double time compensation for all hours worked in excess of 12 per day.

In light of these requirements, facility caregivers who work 24-hour shifts must be paid at least $456 per day to comply with California’s minimum wage laws. That includes 8 hours of pay at the minimum wage rate of $12.00/hour ($96), four hours of pay at the overtime rate of $18.00/hour ($72), and 12 hours of pay at the double time rate of $24/hour ($288).

In lieu of paying overtime and double time wages, many employers pay facility caregivers a

fixed salary, regardless of the actual number of hours they work each day. However, paying an employee a daily, weekly or monthly salary does not disqualify that employee from the minimum wage or overtime compensation requirements.

In actuality, under California law, payment of a fixed salary to a non-exempt employee only compensates that employee for their regular, non-overtime hours worked. This means that a non-exempt facility caregiver who receives a fixed salary has probably not been compensated for any hours he or she worked in excess of 8 per day or 40 per week. Furthermore, those uncompensated hours are considered overtime and double time hours, compensable at a rate one-and-one half times or two times the facility caregiver’s regular rate of pay.

If you are a facility caregiver receiving a fixed salary for working 24-hour shifts, you may have a substantial unpaid overtime claim. For purposes of illustration, below is an example of how wage and hour claims are calculated for facility caregivers under California law:

Tony is a facility caregiver. He works 24 hours per day and is not allowed to leave the care facility at any time during his scheduled shifts. Tony’s employer also requires him to sleep in the facility at night and the residents frequently wake him asking for assistance. Tony receives a daily salary of $100 each day he works. This makes Tony’s regular rate of pay $12.50 per hour ($100/8 hours per day). Subject to that calculation, Tony’s overtime rate is $18.75 per hour and his double-time rate is $25 per hour, respectively. Because Tony’s daily salary of $100 does not compensate him for any overtime hours worked, Tony’s employer owes him $375.00 per day in unpaid wages: 4 overtime hours x $18.75 (Tony’s overtime rate), plus 12 double time hours x $25.00 (Tony’s double time rate). If Tony works 5 days per week, he is owed $1,875 per week, which equals $97,500 each year he works. If Tony brings a claim against his employer for these unpaid wages, he can seek unpaid wages going back three to four years, along with interest, attorney’s fees and costs, liquidated damages and penalties.

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Lacson: Prioritize poor, marginalized in nat'l ID registration Foreigners ignoring MANILA (Mabuhay) — The marginalized sector in the country needing emergency cash assistance from the government amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID) crisis should be prioritized in the registration for the national identification (ID) system, according to Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday.

The senator, who sponsored the Philippine Identification System Act, said he was hoping the National Economic and Development Authority would expedite the system's implementation.

"The first question is, is the system ready to accept registrants? If so, they should give priority to the marginalized sector, and those targeted for financial assistance because of the

COVID-19 crisis," Lacson said in a statement.

"The National ID system was signed into law nearly two years ago. There is no other time than now where it is most needed," he added.

The national ID will contain the PhilSys number, full name, facial image, sex, date of birth, blood type, and address of the concerned individual.

L acson, Senate President V icente Sotto III and Senator Sherwin Gatchalian were among the senators who believe that the system could have significantly helped in the COVID-19 response of the government.

President Rodrigo Duterte also blamed the absence of the national ID system for the convoluted distribution of emergency subsidy amid the

health emergency.

Duterte signed the Philippine Identification System Act in August 2018.

It seeks to harmonize, integrate, and interconnect the countless and redundant government IDs by establishing a single national identification system.

The Philippine Statistics Authority previously said the mass enrollment for the ID system would start in mid2020.

Lacson and Sotto recently filed a resolution seeking an investigation on the status of implementation of the national ID system.

Despite a total allocated budget of P6 billion from 2018 to 2020, the senators said that "there seems to be no significant headway on its implementation." (MNS)

2 NAPOLCOM investigators begin probe into Ragos fatal shooting MANILA (Mabuhay) — Two investigators from the National Police Commission have started their probe into the Quezon City shooting incident which resulted in the death of former soldier Private First Class Winston Ragos.

In a television interview on Friday, NAPOLCOM executive officer Rogelio Casurao said Ragos' bereaved family wants the NAPOLCOM to look into the incident.

"We dispatched already two investigators and they are now in the scene of the investigation. The family has expressed their preference that the NAPOLCOM should handle the investigation," Casurao said.

On April 21, Ragos allegedly approached a checkpoint along Maligaya Drive, Barangay Pasong Putik and shouted at the manning officers which included Police Master Sergeant Daniel Florendo and some trainees from the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group.

Police said Ragos allegedly refused to follow the cop's instruction and supposedly threatened to draw a weapon, prompting Florendo to shoot him.

Earlier, some key officials of the PNP said it was the judgement call of Florendo to shoot Ragos, and that what he did was a form of self-defense because the former soldier was armed.

However, the Ragos family has denied allegations that the former soldier had a firearm.

Meanwhile, Casurao said the remarks of some PNP officials do not reflect the official stand of the police organization.

"They expressed their opinions but that does not necessarily reflect the official stand of the Philippine National

Police," Casurao said.

Casurao vowed that the NAPOLCOM investigation would not solely be based on what was shown in the circulating video clips on the incident.

"The video can guide you on the physical attributes of the incident but as to the other important matters, these were not shown in the video," said Casurao.

"Like the claim that the victim was armed with a .38 caliber, this was never shown in the video but beyond that during the investigation already, the presence of this .38 caliber came out already...

"There are things that can be taken from the footage, but there are matters that can be ferreted out after an investigation proper," Casurao added.

The PNP's Internal Affairs Service already started a motu propio investigation on the incident.(MNS)

quarantine rules are free to leave Philippines — Palace

MANIL A (Mabuhay) — Malacañang on Thursday chided foreigners who refused to comply with quarantine guidelines as the Philippines tries to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019.

In a televised briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon applies to everyone.

“Ang mensahe po ng Presidente: ang ECQ po ipatutupad sa lahat— sa mayaman, sa mahirap, sa Pilipino, o sa dayuhan,” Roque said.

“Kung ayaw n’yo pong tumupad diyan lalong-lalo na ‘yung mga dayuhan, umalis na po kayo ng Pilipinas. You are free to go.”

On Sunday, armed cops entered the compound of the Pacific Plaza Towers in Taguig City and threatened to arrest residents for allegedly violating the rules of the community quarantine.

The condominium management is already looking into taking legal action against the cops.

It also denied allegations that the residents were not practicing social distancing, not wearing face masks, ignoring restrictions on social gatherings and it had not shut down its open areas and facilities.

The high-end condominium’s residents included foreigners.

Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar, commander of Joint Task Force COVID Shield, said on Tuesday there was coordination before authorities entered the compound.

He said it was the local government of Taguig City that asked the police to verify reports about quarantine violations. (MNS)

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Business sector urged to back 'Balik Probinsya' program MANILA — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Friday appealed to businesses and investors to support his proposed “Balik Probinsya” program which primarily aims to mitigate and resolve long-standing issues in urban areas, especially Metro Manila, spurring rural development after the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) crisis is over.

“Sa mga negosyante po, sana ay magbukas kayo ng mga factory, planta, o ano pa mang job opportunities sa mga kababayan nating Pilipino na gusto na pong manatili sa kanilang mga probinsya (To businessmen, please open factories, plants or any job opportunities to our fellow Filipinos who already wish to stay in their provinces),” Go said, noting that investments in the countryside will attract more people to eventually go back to the provinces.

“This would also lead to rural development,” he added.

He said the proposal also has the added benefit of reuniting families that have been separated for a long time due to jobs that require employees to relocate to business districts.

With the proposed “Balik Probinsya” program, the chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography noted that the government can also facilitate the decongestion of the metropolis, which will eventually help solve perennial issues of overpopulation, heavy traffic, and pollution, as well as in preparing for future possible disease outbreaks, other crises, and natural disasters.

“Decongesting urban areas will mitigate and resolve long-standing issues that accelerate the spread of diseases like Covid-19 due to highly dense communities resulting in a faster rate of transmission,

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poor sanitation, overburdened health care facilities, and inefficiencies in the delivery of services,” he said.

The Balik Probinsya program is one of the long-term solutions proposed by Go to current problems that have adversely affected the country’s ability to respond to the Covid-19 health crisis.

The program aims to assist Filipino families who wish to relocate to the provinces after the state of public health emergency and the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) measures are lifted.

The program includes providing incentives and livelihood opportunities to those who wish to go back to their respective provinces when the Covid-19 outbreak has been finally controlled.

Go said once this proposal becomes a national priority, its implementation will result to the more efficient delivery of public goods and services that can benefit all regions and would also lead to equitable development all throughout the country.

The Balik Probinsya program has already garnered the full support of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), with Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez assuring Friday that the government would provide incentives for businesses that will open in the provinces.

He said the government will also provide financial assistance to those who seek to open micro, small or medium enterprises in the provinces.

Meanwhile, Go said the government must be ready to provide the public with the means and incentives to go back to the provinces for good once the Covid-19 crisis is resolved.

While admitting that this will not be an easy feat given the massive preparations needed to be undertaken to implement the move in such limited time, he stressed that decongesting Metro Manila and other metropolitan areas have to be done immediately to put an end to recurring problems.

“Magtulungan at magbayanihan po tayo para malampasan ang krisis na ito.

Sa bawat problema nating hinaharap, oportunidad rin ito na magkaroon ng mas maayos at mas matatag na bansa (Let us help and cooperate with each other to overcome this crisis. For every problem we face, there is also the opportunity to have a more progressive and stronger nation),” Go said. (PNA)

AFP adjusts troop deployment amid ECQ extension MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday said it is now adjusting its deployment of troops in regions that will remain under an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) and in areas that will be placed under a general community quarantine (GCQ).

"The President (Rodrigo Duterte) has acted upon and has decided as to which regions and provinces will remain within the coverage of the ECQ and which will now be placed on GCQ, "AFP spokesperson, Marine Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said in a press statement.

"We will make the necessary adjustments in our troop deployments in coordination with the PNP and the LGUs in accordance with these changes in the coverages of community quarantine," Arevalo said.

He said the AFP will be at the forefront of its effective implementation in support of the national and local governments.

Meanwhile, the AFP opposed the demand of the New People's Army, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, calling for the release of their political prisoners and share power with the government to restart the peace talks.

"We disagree with the demands of the NPA, especially on the release of all of their so-called political prisoners for peace negotiations to proceed and for the CPP-NPA to share power with the government," he added.

Arevalo said the CPP-NPA should instead stop their extortion activities and other atrocities as frequently stressed by the President.

"Instead we support the position of the

President that the NPA should stop their extortion activities, desist from attacking civilian leaders and the communities, and cease attacking soldiers and policemen not involved in combat operations," he added.

The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

Arevalo said Duterte's warning that he might declare Martial Law if lawlessness of the communist rebels persists demonstrates the President's genuine concern for the welfare of Filipinos.

In a taped address to the nation aired over state-run PTV on Friday, the President was outraged by the recent NPA attacks against government troops who are helping in the distribution of emergency relief to people affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

"These, among other atrocities committed by this terrorist group CPP-NPA during this crisis have infuriated the Commander-in-Chief. They prompted him to threaten to declare martial law if these opportunist terrorists will continue to commit their inhumane and criminal acts at this time that we are fighting a pandemic," he added.

And once the President implements Martial Law, Arevalo said the AFP will implement it in compliance with human rights, existing laws, the provisions of the Constitution.

"Meantime, the AFP is devising new techniques, tactics, and procedures to ensure further that in assisting LGUs, our troops will not fall prey to treacherous attacks by these terrorists NPA," he added. (MNS)

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Duterte vows more funding for vaccine production MANILA (Mabuhay) — Amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak, President Rodrigo Duterte has pledged to grant additional funding for the production of vaccines in the country.

Duterte made the vow, as he acknowledged that Filipino scientists need more funding for them to advance their vaccine research and development.

In a taped public address aired on state-run PTV-4, Duterte expressed willingness to spend all of the public funds to combat Covid-19.

Duterte ensured that he would “readily” provide additional money to boost the development and manufacturing of vaccines in the country.

“I’d rather spend all of our money in connection with Covid,” he said. “So kung kailangan nila ng (if they need) additional funding, all they have to do is mag-sabi lang sila (is just make a request).”

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, who was with Duterte during the televised briefing, said the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) has sufficient funds to continue its research work for vaccine production.

Duque, however, admitted that he is not privy as to the vaccine the PCHRD is developing for the Covid-19.

“I’m not sure if this particular vaccine that they are developing is specifically for Covid-19,” he told Duterte.

The PCHRD, which is under the supervision of the Department of Science and Technology, is a national body tasked to allocate government and external funds for health research and development in the country.

In a statement posted on its official website on March 18, the PCHRC said Filipino researchers are now doing a study on the new coronavirus’ transmission patterns among confirmed cases and their contacts in the country to help policymakers create “better and evidence-based strategies in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic.”

Duterte raised the reward money for the discovery of a vaccine against Covid-19 to PHP50 million from the original PHP100 million.

Malacañang also announced earlier that a “substantial grant” would be given to the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital for the development of a vaccine.

It also asked the Food and Drug Administration to study the effectiveness of Fabunan, an anti-viral drug against dengue, in curing Covid-19.

On April 15, Duterte also expressed readiness to conduct clinical trials of Avigan, a Japanese anti-viral drug, for the potential treatment of Covid-19. (MNS) PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE

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Philippines' recoveriesat at762, 762,death deathtoll tollatat477 477 Philippines'COVID-19 COVID-19 cases exceed 7,000; recoveries MANILA (Mabuhay) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines exceeded 7,000 on Friday after the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 211 new infections, bringing the total to 7,192.

Forty more patients recovered from the virus, bringing the recoveries to 762, while the death toll rose to 477 with 15 new deaths.

There are currently 5,953 active COVID-19 cases and 18 clusters across the country.

The DOH earlier reported that there are indications the COVID-19 curve is flattening and that the rate of transmission of the virus in the country is slowing

Air pollution levels in Manila's Freedom Park drop by 42% after ECQ MANILA (Mabuhay) — The air pollution level at Freedom Park, Manila City Hall has dropped by more than 40 percent in comparison to levels before the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).

According to the Manila PIO, based on the air quality monitoring performed under the Asia Blue Skies Program, officials found that PM2.5 (atmospheric particulate matter) levels dropped by 42 percent.

This week's data, however, is reportedly 12 percent higher compared to last week's data.

PM2.5 is a particulate matter, with an average size of 2.5 micrometers, which is bad for the environment and health.

"The air quality monitoring data that is being collected, along with the emissions inventory and health mapping results, will be used to better understand the state of air quality in the city," the Manila PIO said.

"All of these will be used as the basis for the development of Manila City's Clean Air Action Plan which will be completed by end of 2020," it added. (MNS)

down.

Despite this, President Rodrigo Duterte has extended anew the enhanced community quarantine to curb the spread of the virus in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and CALABARZON until May 15.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, meanwhile, clarified that the ECQ, which had just been extended a second time, buys the Philippines more time while the country ramps up its health system. "[M]ahalagang maunawaan natin na ang ECQ ay hindi sagot sa COVID-19," Vergeire said in a live briefing.

"Binibigyan lang tayo nito ng konting panahon

upang mapalakas natin ang ating health system na siya ngang ginawa natin nitong nakaraang limang linggo," she added.

According to Vergeire, the DOH will further ensure that the minimum health standard such as decreasing vulnerability or increasing resilience, decreasing transmission, decreasing contact, and decreasing infectiousness will be met.

"Meron na po tayong nagawa ngunit hindi pa tayo titigil dito. Sa mga susunod na araw ay sisiguruhin ng kagawaran na stritkto at masusunod natin ang minimum health standards for COVID-19 cases," Vergeire said. (MNS)

VP Leni's office purchases P14M worth of UP-made COVID-19 test kits

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MANILA (Mabuhay) — Vice President Leni Robredo's office has purchased P14 million worth of COVID-19 test kits to help the government in its efforts to fight the pandemic.

In a statement, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) said the purchased COVID-19 test kits were developed by scientists from the UP-National Institutes of Health and Philippine Genome Center.

The test kits, which were manufactured

by Manila HealthTek, Inc., will be distributed to the following hospitals: San Lazaro Hospital, Lung Center of the Philippines, V. Luna Hospital and Bicol Regional Diagnostic and Reference Laboratory.

“These include detection and extraction kits, which will help in conducting a total of 10,000 tests,” the OVP said.

This marked the second time that the OVP purchased COVID-19 test kits to aid the country’s healthcare system amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The OVP also earlier purchased P5.3 million worth of extraction kits for the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), the main laboratory processing COVID-19 testing kits in the country.

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Hontiveros to Chinese Embassy: What's irresponsible is Beijing's aggression amid pandemic

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MANILA (Mabuhay) — Senator Risa Hontiveros hit back at the Chinese Embassy on Thursday for calling her demand that Beijing pay for the Philippines' expenses in battling the coronavirus disease "ridiculously absurd and irresponsible."

"Mas iresponsable at mas absurdo na sa gitna nitong COV ID-19 pandemic na nagsimula at lumabas sa Tsina ay patuloy ang kanilang aggressive actions sa ating territorial waters," Hontiveros said.

Hont iveros reiterated that China owes the country some 200 billion in damages for "at least six year’s" worth of environmental harm in the West Philippine Sea or areas that the Philippines claims and occupies in the South China Sea. She said it's high time China paid so that the Philippines could use t he money for its response to COV ID-19, a viral illness that has infected more than 2.6 million worldwide and killed over 183,000 since the outbreak began in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, China put up two research stations and sank a Vietnamese fishing boat in the South China Sea. These actions show

there's no stopping it from establishing control of contested waters, said Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, a Washington-based think tank which has been monitoring the South China Sea dispute.

The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday filed a diplomatic protest with China for "declaring parts of a Philippine territory as part of Hainan province."

This was in response to China's creation of two new districts in Sansha City, the southernmost city of Hainan province, which cover disputed features, including the Philippine-claimed Spratly Islands, Scarborough Shoal and Fiery Cross Reef.

A not her d iplomat ic protest was filed over China’s alleged pointing of a radar gun at a Philippine Navy ship in Philippine waters, but no other details were disclosed.

Hontiveros welcomed t he DFA's act ion, but urged the government to take it a step further by asking China to pay for the expenses incurred in the COVID-19 response as a reparation for destroying reefs in the West Philippine Sea. "Since nakapaggawa na rin ng diplomatic protest ang DFA kaugnay nitong agg ressive act ions ng

Tsina sa bahagi ng West Philippine Sea, ay pwede na ring tumuntong doon sa pagisingil ng damages, damages sa ating reefs and other marine ecosystems," Hontiveros said.

The Chinese Embassy on Wednesday dismissed Hontiveros' call as a “selfish political” tactic.

“At this trying time, it is ridiculously absurd and irresponsible to make such remarks for the sole purpose of catching eyeballs and for selfish political gains,” it said, adding that the two countries are "friendly neighbors across the sea."

Hontiveros on Thursday responded: "A ng mga kaibigan ay hindi nang-aagaw ng isla ng kanilang kaibigan... hindi nainira ng mga bahura ng kanilang mga kaibigan so tama na ang ganyang mga pagdadahilan at pag-aatake, magbayad na lang sila ng dapat nilang bayaran sa ating bansa."

P resident Rod r igo Duter te has nur tured ties with China despite its continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea and outright rejection of the arbitration ruling.

Beijing asserts ownership of the vast South China Sea, ignoring Manila's arbitral win in 2016 that invalidated its sweeping claim to the global waterway. (MNS)

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Trump issues executive order pausing certain green cards for 60 days THE Covid-19 Pandemic and the resulting shut down of the US economy has wreaked havoc to the employment landscapre of Americans.

Unemployment rates spiked to levels higher than the great recession of 2008. In response, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday April 21, 2020 that he will be placing a 60-day pause on the issuance of certain immigration green cards in an effort to limit competition for jobs in a U.S. economy wrecked by the coronavirus. Trump plans to sign the executive order on Wednesday April 22, 2020. The purpose of this executive order was to protect American workers. According to Trump, pausing immigration will help out unemployed Americans by allowing American workers to be first in line when the economy reopens. Trump said that it would be wrong and unjust for Americans laid off by the virus to be replaced with new immigrant labor flown in from abroad.

The executive order would be focused on preventing immigrants from winning permission to live and work in the U.S. permanent-

ly. That would include employment-based green cards petitions and certain relatives preference petitions by green card holders.

However, immediate family petitions by US Citizens such as those for spouses, parents, and minor children would still be available.

In addition, the executive order would not impact foreigners that are legally inside the US on a non-immigrant visa including temporary working visas.

Trump intends to review the executive order at the end of the 60 day pause and decide if it is necessary to extend it further. At this point, we should await for further regulations that details out the implementation of this executive order.

Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts

that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. This article does create any attorney client relationship between you and the Law Offices of Kenneth U. Reyes, APLC. This article is not a solicitation.

Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes is President of the Philippine American Bar Association.

He is a member of both the Family law section and Immigration law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a member of American Immigration Lawyers Association.

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Should You File Bankruptcy Now? WHEN the virus makes your income disappear overnight, it can be very frightening to realize that you can’t go very long without it because your bills don’t stop just because your income did.

No one ever wants to file bankruptcy. But if you are one of the millions laid off and don’t even know whether you have a job to go back to or not, it might make sense,

especially if you are overwhelmed with debt. If bankruptcy is appropriate for your situat ion, it can give you a sense of control during these uncertain times and help you get back on your feet quickly when things go back to normal.

While the government is doing its best to provide safety nets during this crisis, you are still left to figure out on your own how to survive financially. Your stimulus check may be enough to keep

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you afloat for a month or two, but once that’s gone, you’re back in the same situation. For small businesses hoping to get a loan from the SBA, the money quickly ran out in a couple of weeks, and there has been no word if they’ll even get any money if Congress decides to provide additional funding.

If you have stopped paying your mortgage due to your lender agreeing to a temporary forbearance, you should realize that this relief is temporary, and that the money will still need to be paid back whether in payments or a lump sum. No such thing as a free lunch. Same thing applies to suspended rent payments due to the government issuing a moratorium on evictions for the time being. Once the stay at home order is lifted, you should assume that the missed rent will be due and unless you can work something out with your landlord, you can be evicted.

The best thing you can do right now is to develop a financial strategy instead of doing nothing. Some people who call my office tell me that they are not even calling their mortgage company or the lender on their vehicle because they don’t know what to say. This is the wrong approach. It is always best to maintain communication with creditors who have quicker legal remedies than others. Your mortgage company can foreclose on your home. The lender on your car can repossess. It is important to let them know how the virus has affected your finances and see what type of assistance they can provide even if temporary.

Remember that food and health should be at the top of your priority list. If you are fortunate enough to have a bit of savings, make sure that you only spend this on essentials for daily survival. It would not make sense to waste this money paying a bill that you could wipe

out in bankruptcy if you have to file later.

Don’t assume that just because you’re now unemployed or that the fact that your hours have been cut that you will automatically qualify for bankruptcy. The court still looks at your income for the last 6 months and if you’re likely to go back to work soon making the same amount of money, it will be tough trying to convince the court that you have no ability to pay. But if you are uncertain as to when and if you’d even be able to go back to work, you may have a good argument to file bankruptcy now while the timing is right. Every situation is different and must be analyzed by an experienced bankruptcy attorney.

Obviously, if now is the right time to file bankruptcy, the sooner you do it, the sooner you can rebuild your credit and get back on your feet. If you’ve hit the bottom or about to, you may be feeling a lot of stress right now like everyone.

My suggestion is to take things day by day, remember that there is only so much that you can do and to be pro-active in developing a financial strategy instead of just waiting for things to happen.

Call my office and together, we can figure out what the best strategy is for your situation. NOTE: Due to the current lockdown order caused by COVID-19, I am offering free consultations BY PHONE to anyone who needs help in dealing with their debt problems.

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I would like to keep my property after a Divorce situation CALLER: Dear Ken, I am currently in a divorce situation and might have to sell our house to be able to pay split the equity of the property. Please advise if you have an option for me to be able to keep the house and pay off my ex-husband. My credit is very good and we have manage to maintain all card and mortgage payments on time.

Ken Go: Dear caller, you will be able to refinance your home and qualify by yourself to pay off your soon to be ex-husband his portion of the remaining equity. The key is to have a finalized divorce settlement with all terms of the spousal and child support if any, so that I could include those payments into your income ratio.

Once, you have the finalized settlement, you will now hold title as a “Unmarried Woman” by yourself and you ex-husband would have quit claim his interest in the property prior to closing. I am sorry to hear this but hopefully it will be for the best for your family. Call me anytime to discuss.

Caller: Our house unfortunately burnt down about a year ago and up until now, I am still tyring to finish the construction and deal with the insurance company. We got taken advantage by the first contractor that we hired to do the re-construction of our current home. Therefore, now we are short of funds to finish paying the second contractor for completion, we would like to take out a second mortgage or a line of credit to proceed, can you help us?

Ken Go : Very sorry to hear about the unfortunate situation, once a property is in construction regardless of a purchase or a refinance, for conventional financing the lender will always want completion prior to closing. You can get a bridge loan or a private money loan as a second lien to your property in order to finish and then refinance the both loans into one again after all the work is done and permitted. However, the second loan thru a bridge lender or private investor will carry more fees and a higher interest rate, but you might not have a choice and it might be your only choice.

We have gone thru your 401K savings and it wont be enough to cover the cost required to finish your home.

Caller: Hi Ken, we were offered 2.625% rate for

a 15 year mortgage of a $350,000.00 loan amount, that is the lowest rate we found and I am leaning towards working with this lender, please see the estimated closing statement and advise if it will be a good deal for us to take.

Ken Go : After reviewing your closing fees, I figured this loan to be a loosing proposition if you take it. let me explain, you are coming down from a 3.5% rate that has 13 years remaining. The problem here

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"We assure our people that, should the AFP be tasked to enforce martial law, we will do so respecting the Bill of Rights enshrined in the Constitution, the Law of Armed Conflict, and other applicable laws," he added.

According to Arevalo, President Rodrigo Duterte was enraged by communist rebels' hostile actions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) health crisis (COVID-19).

"They prompted him to threaten to declare martial law if these opportunist terrorists will continue to commit their inhumane and criminal acts at this time that we are fighting a pandemic," Arevalo said.

Earlier, Duterte threatened to declare martial law in response to New People's Army attacks against communities and security forces, noting that killings perpetrated by communists had been rampant. "‘Pag nagpatuloy kayo ng lawlessness ninyo, patay dito, patay doon….and it is happening all over the Philippines, maybe I will declare martial law.

Ikaw na NPA, numero uno, hinaharang ang tulong

is that your closing cost amounted to $7800.00 just in non reoccurring fees. I suggest to offer you a 2.99% rate with absolutely no closing cost.

Your payment difference between the two rates is only $60.00 and your $7800.00 loan cost will take you 130 months to break even. Anytime you refinance or payoff the loan in less than 130 months you would have lost money. Take the $60.00 more payment and avoid the $7800.00 loan cost. Anytime the rates drop or you decide to pay off the loan or sell the house, you will not loose any money. No one pays for loan fees on refinancing owner occupied homes now a days.

Thanks for the question.

Thanks so much for your quick inquiries, please call Ken Go of 1st Innovative Finance Group for your mortgage needs. Call Ken at 562-508-7048 or write to kennethgo@verizon.net CABRE 01021223 NMLS 238636 sa tao, pati supply ng pagkain nila," Duterte said.

"Kaya I’m now warning everybody and putting notice sa AFP pati pulis. I might declare martial law and there will be no turning back kung ano ang martial law na klase na gagawin ko,” Duterte added.

Arevalo said the military was crafting new tactics and procedures to ensure that government troops will not fall prey to treacherous attacks by the NPA while assisting local government units in their quarantine response.

Moreover, Arevalo said the AFP was making the necessary adjustments in the deployment of soldiers following the announcement that the enhanced community quarantine would be extended until May 15 in Metro Manila and other high-risk areas.

"The President has acted upon and has decided as to which regions and provinces will remain within the coverage of ECQ and which will now be placed on GCQ," Arevalo said.

"The AFP will be in the forefront of its effective implementation in support of the nation-al and local governments," he added. (MNS)

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How Toni Gonzaga explains quarantine situation to 3-year-old son MANILA (Mabuhay) —- Toni Gonzaga is making the most out of the enhanced community quarantine by spending more time with her threeyear-old son.

During a video conference hosted by Tim Yap, the actress said she is grateful to be able to watch Seve grow every single day.

"That's one thing that I'd like to say I'm grateful for in this situation... I'm just enjoying and cherishing this moment," she said.

"He's only three years old once in his life, so I'm just enjoying every moment that I get," she added. "I don't think he'll ever remember our country experienced this pandemic or this crisis. I think what he will get from all of this, what he will remember from all of this,

is that Mommy and Daddy were always home."

Gonzaga went on to share how she has been explaining the lockdown situation to her child.

She said she has been making Seve watch delayed telecasts of President Rodr igo D uter te's announcements even if he does not understand them so she could better show him why they cannot go out of the house.

"We told him prior to the lockdown that there's been a virus, that people are getting sick, that it's a serious situation. And every time the

niya naiintindihan in Tagalog sinasabi namin na he needs to listen to this, this is what's going on. 'That's t he P r e s ide nt , he's talking to us and he will let us know when we can go back again outside.'"

"So every day, 'yun lang lagi sinasabi niya, 'When is the President goToni and baby Seve ing to say it's okay to go back outside?

President has an address to Is it okay na?' He the nation, we make sure always asks us every day, 'Is that he watches it even if he it okay na to go outside? Did doesn't understand what's the President say it's okay going on," she said. na?' So we keep telling him, Gonzaga continued: "Even 'He said not yet.'" if the President is saying so Meanwhile, Gonzaga many things na hindi naman shared that like most peo-

ple, her work and businesses have been greatly affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

But she is optimistic that they will rise above the crisis, hoping that this will be part of their success story in the future.

"This is also a good time for us to reassess our company, our brand, and think of new ideas," said Gonzaga, who co-owns the milk tea chain Happy Cup and the fragrance brand Pouf.

"I hope we can one day tell the new entrepreneurs that this is how our company started. It started off in a rough situation but we were able to rise above it. We were able to fi nd ways, we were able to deal with it as a team, as a company," she added.

Jaya’s husband in recovery after mild stroke

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Jaya and husband Gary Gotidoc

Bea Alonzo goes viral as ‘Queen Carol Banawa reveals greatest fear as a nurse and COVID-19 frontliner in US of Self-Control’ with advice

Bea Alonzo

MANILA (Mabuhay) — Bea Alonzo hasn't reached the point of being so restless at home that she is pushed to reach out to an ex-boyfriend.

So went her candid revelation in a television interview about how she has been coping with the coronavirus lockdown.

In the video call, Alonzo was asked whether her heart, too, remained on "lockdown," following her controversial breakup with fellow Kapamilya star Gerald Anderson in mid-2019. "'Yung mga tao na tinatawagan ang ex nila kasi lockdown, huwag naman," Alonzo said. "Hindi pa ako umaabot doon. Busy pa naman ako ngayon. Okay pa naman ako. Marami naman akong time."

The statement appeared to resonate with many Filipinos, going by a tweet that went viral over the weekend.

The t weet includes a screenshot of a PUSH headline quoting Alonzo, specifically about not reaching out to a former flame.

"Bea Alonzo, Queen of Self-Control," went its caption.

The tweet already had over 30,000 likes and over a thousand retweets, with comments ranging from "Same!" to those urging others to follow Alonzo's example.

Alonzo, 32, publicly hurdled a heartbreak in the latter part of 2019 after Anderson, 31, supposedly ended their relationship by just stopping their communication altogether.

A lonzo has since revealed managing to "move forward," but with the conscious decision of focusing on herself and not entering a new romance anytime soon.

(MNS)

MANILA (Mabuhay) — Singer-actress Carol Banawa, who works as a registered nurse in the US, said life hasn't been easy for her because of the COVID-19 crisis.

Speaking through a pre-recorded video which aired on “ASAP Natin ‘To” on Sunday, Banawa said the hardest thing about being at the forefront of this crisis is the fear of getting infected by the virus and passing it on to her family.

“My greatest fear is bringing the virus home. Kasi like my daughter, she’s considered high risk kasi may asthma siya. My husband, he’s in the military. Ang ginawa namin para lang added protection, meron kaming basket by the door and then once we

get home, tanggal lahat ng damit, diretso kami sa banyo and then ligo muna. After that, that’s the only time we can greet and say hello to the kids,” she added.

Despite this difficulty, Carol is more than willing to do her part in fighting this virus along with the other Filipino healthworkers all over the world.

“Sa lahat ng Filipino nurses all over the world, alam ko po wala pa po sa kalingkingan yung na-contribute ko para

Carol Banawa

po maitulong sa pandemic na ito. But I am trying my best in my own little way. Saludo po kami sa inyo,” she said.

Banawa said her job is also more bearable because she has workmates at her unit in the hospital who are also Filipinos.

“Sa unit namin, sa OR, marami po akong katrabaho na Pilipino doon. Siyempre masarap ang pakiramdam kapag kasama niyo ang mga kababayan niyo sa trabaho.

If you give a Filipino a task, we do it the best way that we can,” she said.

As part of her “ASAP Natin ‘To” appearance, Banawa dedicated to all the frontliners her song “Iingatan Ka” which she sang with Jona Viray and Angeline Quinto. (MNS)

Kris Aquino’s son Bimby is officially a teenager

MANILA (Mabuhay) — Kris Aquino’s youngest son Bimby is officially a teenager.

On Sunday, Aquino took to Instagram to share how blessed she feels to have not just Bimby but also her other son Joshua in her life.

“THANK YOU to God, Our Father- He makes it possible for the 3 of us to LOVE each other unconditionally, trying to do so with humor & laughter, regardless of the trials & tears I wish I could have shielded my 2 from... we understand, appreciate & support our small family

unit... and we remain grateful for blessings big & small,” she wrote.

Sharing a video of Bimby on his birthday, the former Kapamilya TV host said this was her chance to say she always tries her best to be a good mom.

Nonetheless, she acknowledged that “apart from my mom, nobody has ever loved & believed in me, in my imperfect totality the way my bunso does.”

“My 2 sons are living proof - I continue to be blessed far more than a person deserves to be,” she said. (MNS)

Bimby

MANILA (Mabuhay) — Gary Gotidoc, the husband of singer Jaya, is now in stable condition after suffering a mild stroke last week.

In an Instagram post over the weekend, Jaya thanked God for healing her husband, who was hospitalized for three days.

“Honey, you are so blessed. A mild stroke, but no paralysis. Blood has thinned.

Heart is good. Blood sugar controlled. Now we are out of the dark. You are the hardest man I know. And I thank God that you are still whole and with us. Now let’s go home and worship the Lord! We love you so much,” Jaya said in the caption.

Jaya also thanked all those who took care of her husband.

“To all of our doctors, primarily to Dr. Mark Fernandez (Neurology) and the ones that we initially called for help, and the super friendly and hardworking nurses and staff of Diliman Doctors Hospital, thank you and God bless you abundantly. And to those who were with us on this journey, who prayed with and for us, called/checked on us and loved us, we love and thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for life. You all know who you are. My husband extends his gratitude to all of you. And to our dear children, Gav, Sab, Dylan and Athena, thank you and we can’t wait to see you,” Jaya added.

Jaya and Gotidoc will mark their 14th wedding anniversary in May. (MNS)

BB Gandanghari on Rustom Padilla: ‘He is a good guy’

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n her Instagram Live video on Monday, BB Gandanghari is asked by her followers if she can talk about her transformation from being Rustom Padilla to BB Gandanghari and vlog about it.

Does she miss Rustom Padilla?

BB Gandanghari, 52, says she’ll see if she can vlog about it on May 3.

"Don't get me wrong. Wala akong gusto balikan. Ang sinasabi ko lang that guy is a good guy..." she said.

Upon mentioning Rustom’s name, BB gets emotional as she remembers the time she “came out” on national TV. She explains: "Naalala ko si

Rustom Padilla Rustom, naiyak ako. Echos! (I remember Rustom, makes me cry. Joke!) Hahaha!”

BB Gandanghari While BB says she misses Rustom, she explains to her Instagram followers that she doesn’t

regret her decision to be true to herself.

"Si Rustom ang nagparaya para magkaroon ako ng sariling buhay kaya ako naiiyak." (It was Rustom who let me have my life today, the reason I am crying.)

According to BB, her decision to accept and embrace her sexuality was not easy. When she was still known as Rustom and discovered her true identity, she mustered all the courage to admit that she was gay. And she did it on national television as one of the housemates on ABS-CBN reality show, Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1, in 2006.

"That was the time na nandun ako sa point na either I live or I die,” she recalled.

"Yun na yun (That’s it.) Dead end.

"Nung natapos si Rustom, tapos! ((After Rustom is done, it’s done.) You know what I mean?" she said.

It was around that time too when BB acquired a dog which she named Imman or Immanuel. In Hebrew, Immanuel means "God is with us."

"Kaya Immanuel. Kasi siya yung tagapagpaalala sa akin that God is with us."

November 2016 when a U.S. court allowed the former Rustom Padilla to be legally known as BB Gandanghari and as a woman.

BB now lives in Los Angeles, California.

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COVID-19 MANILA (Mabuhay) — There will be 500 patients in the Philippines who would be joining a solidarity trial of drugs against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is leading the trial in a bid to find a cure for the disease.

It studies the safety and effectiveness of four different drugs against COVID-19.

"Initially, 500 patients ang kasama natin dito sa trial na ito to happen in 20 hospitals in the Philippines. Mayroon sa iba't ibang lugar sa Pilipinas na napiling ospital, hindi lang dito sa Metro Manila," Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a virtual conference.

She said the trial could start as early as Friday if the documentary requirements will be completed.

"Habang wala pa 'yung shipment ng gamot maaari nang mag-umpisa, baka sakali sana kapag naiayos namin lahat ng dokumento, makapag-umpisa bukas ang ating proponent ng trial," Vergeire said.

"Gagamitin muna natin kung ano mang mayroon tayong stocks ng gamot dito sa Pilipinas at papalitan na lang pagdating ng shipment galing sa WHO," she added.

Further, Vergeire said that since an adaptive protocol will be implemented, the number of patients and period of the trial could still be expanded over time.

Patients from Nor way and Spain were the first to be enrolled in the said study which was launched by the WHO mid-March.

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MANILA (Mabuhay) — Around 15,000 healthcare workers are still needed to supplement the existing workforce as the Philippines continues to grapple with a rise of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, a health official said on Thursday.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said they have requested additional funds from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for their emergency hiring program.

“Sa panahong ito, ang budget para sa 857 health workers pa lang ang naaaprubahan ng ating DBM,” she said, referring to the initial batch of healthcare workers deployed to COVID-19 referral centers.

Vergeire also said that the Department of Health has realigned P7.9 million pesos for the salary and benefits of staff at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, the country’s national reference laboratory and biggest COVID-19 testing center.

Meanwhile, the DOH is currently processing the requests of seven healthcare institutions for a total of 701 additional health workers.

“Base sa pitong requests na ito, 701 slots ang sinisimulan nang i-proseso para sa Lung Center of the Philippines,

Philippine General Hospital, Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital, at Research Institute for Tropical Medicine,” she said.

The DOH will also send off 639 nurses to attend to COVID-19 patients nationwide under their nurse deployment program.

Of this number, 192 will be deployed to Luzon, while 447 will be sent to Visayas and Mindanao.

Meanwhile, the DOH should ensure proper care for the country's health workers by providing them Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) sets as well as mental support, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Thursday.

CHR spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia made the call as the Health department placed the number of COVID-19-infected health workers to 1,062. A total of 26 have died.

“Our health workers are our best shot in putting an end to the pandemic. We honor them for their sacrifices, but adequate resources and care, such as ample rest and support for their mental health, should also be assured by the government and other authorities,” De Guia pointed out.

As mass testing has become necessary as part of the measures to curb the spread of the virus, De Guia said the DOH should have more accredited laboratories capable of conducting real-time polymerase chain reaction tests.

“It is also imperative to ensure the efficient transportation of medical equipment and other life-saving devices through sustained coordination with hospitals and local governments. Procurement of PPE sets must also remain transparent and in full compliance with government procurement standards,” she added.

Vergeire earlier said that the increased number of healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 was not due to lack of PPE sets but a result of acquiring COVID-19 elsewhere.

The Philippines has recorded 6,981 COVID-19 cases as of 4 p.m. Thursday. Of this number, 722 have recovered while 462 have died. (MNS)

More RxBox ready for distribution: DOST MANILA — More units of RxBox biomedical device will be delivered anytime soon to hospitals, to help health workers attend to more patients while also protecting themselves during the fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said Friday.

In the "Laging Handa" public briefing, dela Peña said RxBox was actually developed few years ago, with the objective of deploying these to rural areas where there are only a few clinical specialists.

The RxBox is capable of capturing medical signals through builtin medical sensors, storing data in an electronic medical record, and transmitting health information via internet to a clinical specialist in a hospital for expert advice.

It could monitor a patient's vital signs, pulse rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and even electrocardiogram readings.

REMOTE MONITORING. More than 100 units of RxBox were delivered to the Philippine General Hospital earlier this month. An RxBox can monitor a patient's vital signs, pulse rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and even electrocardiogram readings, among others. (Photo grabbed from DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña's Facebook page)

Dela Peña said the DOST have repurposed at least 1,000 units of RxBox, for use during the Covid-19 pandemic.

"This (R x Box) would enable (health workers) to monitor patients without getting near them. They would be able to attend to more pa-

tients, check their vital signs, since this is very easy to use," he said.

An initial 200 units were delivered to the Philippine General Hospital, and a hospital in Laguna. He said the DOST already received new batteries, so deployment of more units will happen anytime soon. (PNA)

DOST to test if virgin coconut oil can speed up recovery of COVID-19 patients MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Department of Science and Technology said Friday it would start clinical trials of virgin coconut oil (VCO) on patients infected with the new coronavirus disease to see if it could help speed up their recovery.

Clinical trials will start with COVID-19 patients at the Philippine General Hospital in Manila, and the Santa Rosa Community Hospital in Laguna, Science Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña said.

Patients who would give their consent for the clinical trial will take VCO as part of their daily diet, Dela Peña said, to see if they would recover faster than those who don't drink the oil.

"Ang hangarin po namin ngayon ay maipakita na mas mabilis ang recovery ng mga magte-take ng VCO," he said in a virtual press briefing.

"Malaking bagay po kung makikita na nakakapagpabilis ng recovery ito dahil abundant po ito dito sa atin at affordable naman," he added.

If clinical trials will be successful, Dela Peña said the DOST hopes that VCO would be cleared by the Food and Drug Administration as a health supplement for those with COVID-19.

So far, the world has yet to find a cure or vaccine for COVID-19 but clinical trials are ongoing on drugs seen as possible treatment for the respiratory disease. (MNS)

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n April 7, 2020 the Buck County Courier Times published an article by James McGinnis entitled " Coronavirus claims the life of beloved Langhorne pediatrician," Dr. Victor Rivera, who worked at St. Mary's Medical Center for 40 years until he retired, died of COVID 19 on April 4, 2020. He was known to have volunteered countless of hours on medical missions worldwide. From his practice at St. Mary Medical Center, Rivera cared for thousands of local children for more than 40 years. During his last moments at the intensive care, he even joked and laughed with the rest of the hospital staff who all loved him."

Victor Carbonell Rivera was born and raised in Mandaluyong, Rizal, Philippines on April 5, 1942 to parents: Sesenio Rivera and Soledad Carbonell.

A fraternity brother, Florante Rellosa wrote the following memorable letter of tribute to him which read "Vic and I belonged to the same fraternity in college, the Upsilon Sigma Phi Fraternity. He joined the fraternity three years after me whom we all learned was the youngest of the Rivera brothers, who were all Upsilonians as well: Ernie, Batch '45, Ben, Batch '52, Maning, Batch '57 and Victor, Batch '59. But since he was enrolled in medical school in Padre Faura, I was in Vet College in Diliman and we barely had fraternal connections.

It was not until the late sixties when we found ourselves both living in Philadelphia, where our fraternity bonding blossomed. At the time, there were other Brods living in the City. There were: Froy Rosqueta, Batch '61, HP Reyes, Batch '58, Danny Malabuyo, Batch '60 and me, Florante 'Te' Rellosa, Batch '56.

Each of us were then busy pursuing our respective careers and raising families, but we took time to have occasional fellowships.

As a successful, practising pediatrician, Vic and his wife, sorority sister, Mila Cas-

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Memorable tribute to a noble fraternity brother, Dr. Victor C. Rivera tro bought a large house which was actually a large estate, encompassing several acres.

So obviously, their home became the center of Upsilon and Sigma Delta gatherings, which included fraternity and sorority sisters from neighboring states: New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C. We had annual summer gatherings such as musical entertainment by our singing Brods such as: Dick Zamora Dr. Victor C. Rivera and wife Mila Castro–Rivera and Reg Quitoriano '55, but the gigs were mostly set-up

by Vic, of course.

Most gatherings and fellowships didn't end up the same day, because some out of town Brods and their wives would set up tents in the backyard, while some camped in the family room.

L o ok i ng bac k t h r oug hout t he history of our fraternity, I believe no Dr. Victor C. Rivera & wife Mila with their happy family one could beat the There was also a time when record of Vic and Mila for hosting most gatherings and fellowships in their home. he tried to form a barber QuarWhen I began to write this tribute to tet with brods: Dr. Mars CustoVic, I was going to name it " Tribute to the dio, '60, Diloy Malabuyo, '60, Music Man," but realized that Vic was a him and I (ignoring the fact much accomplished man. Yes, he always that I was tone deaf).

Vic expressed his other hidled us singing 'though we all knew that he den creative talent, most notabelonged to three men's choral groups that had bly during fraternity reunions, performed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, when he would create, direct and act on skits that competed Europe and Russia.

ENHANCED... from Page 1 He said provinces placed on high-risk include Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Albay, and Catanduanes.

If cases will go down in the provinces of Benguet, Pangasinan, Tarlac, and Zambales April 30, situations may ease and change, Roque said.

Duterte also placed some areas in Visayas and Mindanao under ECQ but subject to reassessment: Antique, Iloilo, Aklan, Capiz, Cebu, Cebu City, Davao del Norte, Davao City and Davao de Oro. Aklan and Capiz will also be under ECQ. Davao del Norte and Davao City were high-risk, while Davao de Oro was subject to ECQ and subject to reevaluation and recheck.

Roque said that moderate-risk areas would also be under general community quarantine (GCQ) until May 15, subject for further evaluation.

Low-risk areas, he said, will fall under GCQ until May 15, and if there is no deterioration, the quarantine would be relaxed leading to normalization.

“Areas previously under ECQ but remain under GCQ will allow workers to go out and work in phases. Young peo-

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ple, senior citizens and high health risk would stay at home,” Roque said.

For areas placed under GCQ, the following will be observed: • workers and sectors in category I, II and III may continue to work or operate in phases; • the general population may go out of their homes only for purposes of accessing basic necessities; • in any case, those with ages below 21 years old and those 60 years old and above as well as those with ages ranging from 21 years old but below 60 years old but who reside with co-morbidities or other risk factors shall stay home; • non-leisure stores in malls and shopping centers may partially open; • higher education institutions may continue classes to finish the academic year and issue credentials to students in accordance with guidelines as may be issued by the Commission on Higher Education; • priority and essential construction projects may resume in accordance with guidelines as may be issued by the DPWH; • public transportation may operate at a reduced capacity in accordace with guidelines as may be issued by the DOTr; • local government units shall enforce curfew at night for non-workers; and • a ir por t s a nd seaports may operate insofar as the unhampered movement of goods.

Roque said a “minimum health standard” for areas under ECQ will be implemented starting April 27.

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with other regional fraternity chapters, where his skits, in a joint effort with his wife Mila, would always win the most coveted prize.

Among his numerous creative and musical talents, I must say that his greatest achievement was his symphonic marital relationship with Mila, because they were

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together all the time: they worked, played and prayed together with exceptional harmony, which lasted for more than 50 years.

Mila, who's a nurse, was Vic's partner in his medical practise.

There used to be a running joke when Vic would have a momentary memory lapse, when Mila had to remind him of a patient's medication.

On their off days, they would play golf or go to Arizona with Vic's med ic a l colleague, where they shared a condo in a golf course. They were also active members of their church, where Vic would sing in the choir or hold Bible studies.

The ultimate measure of Vic and Mila's lives are their children: Chris and Carrie live in North Carolina with their two children; Gina lives in Luxembourg with her three kids; Jamie is a fashion designer in New York and Victor Junior (VJ) and Hallie with their two sons are in California. They are all equally successful like their parents in their own right.

To Dr. Victor C, Rivera, you are a noble "Renaissance Man," you touched so many lives who will never forget you. Rest in peace, my brother.

Until we see each other again.

'Te Rellosa '56"

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