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PH COVID-19 cases reaches 1M Franzine Manalo
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All Served. Members of Sangguniang Kabataan of Dalahican caters the needs of its community. Photo of SK Dalahican.
Lucena City joins Community Pantry
Haya Roberto The nationwide movement of sharing basic food and essentials is now in Lucena City. Everyone is open to give and take their needed supply in the built community pantries. Inspired by the Maginhawa Compredicted that the community pantry gate 1. munity Pantry in Quezon City, many supplies may last for a week. “Tayo ay magtulungan. Marami ang groups and associations from Lucena “Ituloy tuloy natin ang pagtulong nangangailangan. Sama-sama tayo, City created their pantry to give food hanggang yung mga magkakapitbahay kaya natin ‘to,” ISBB faculty member and necessary supplies to those in at magkakabaranggay na mismo ang said. need. Vegetables, seeds, rice, and magtulungan at magbigayan.” says Maryhill College also set up its others are available in the said pantry. Aaron Bonete. community pantry located at Osmena Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Recently, Sinag Quezon Lucena St., Barangay 3 Lucena City, in front of Brgy. Dalahican, led by SK Chairman opened their located in Santolan, Brgy. Maryhill College Main Gate. The pantry Rafael Z. Echano, opened their comDos on April 27. The group is said to was established by Maryhill College munity pantry with the help of several not only do this movement once but as HED Alumni Association in partnership people and councilors of Lucena City. long as possible. with Circle K Club, RACMC, and MCCO. The pantry is built to help the affected “Abangan niyo pa po kami sa aming However, the Tadhana Community residents of Brgy. Dalahican sustain mga susunod na piling lugar dito sa Farmers Association located infront of life as a lack of tourists coming to the Lucena. Patuloy po tayong magbibigay Antigua was confronted by the police beach depleted their income. ng tulong lalo’t higit sa mga because of the improper practice of soAlso, is the community pantry nangangailangan.” says member of cial distancing of the people on queue. managed by Aaron Bonete, Czedrick Sinag Quezon Lucena, Dan Bautista. According to Dubhe Mayor, a Faller, and their friends sprouted in BaDifferent schools of Lucena City Tayabas resident, “It’s like our way of rangay Ilayang Iyam, on April 19, 2021. also participated in the movement. bayanihan during this health crisis.” It is said that the pantry is open for all On April 19, International School for This movement also urged not only the Better Beginnings (ISBB) community private sectors but also the governdonations. As Rotaract Lucena North pantry was opened in front of ISBB ment to join. donated vitamins for the pantry, it is
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COVID-19 spreads in Sinag Kalinga
THE ARROGANCE AND CONSEQUENCES
ASPIRING TO INSPIRING LEADER: Promise of Commitment
NEWS
EDITORIAL
FEATURE
cases in the Philippines had surpassed one million on Monday, April 26, with 8,929 new confirmed infections. As one of the countries with a million coronavirus cases, the Philippines was ranked 26th globally. According to DOH, the total number of COVID-19 infections in the country is now 1,006,428, with 74,623 still active infections. The DOH also reported a total of 16,783 coronavirus deaths in the country. Meanwhile, the total number of recoveries has risen to 914,952.
Lucena City starts COVID-19 vaccination survey Maria Margareth Poblete
QR Code for Online Registration of COVID - 19 vaccination survey in Lucena City. Photo from Arnel Avila.
part of the local government A sunit’s vaccination plan with
the local Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), Barangay Health Workers, Sangguniang Barangay, and Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERT) of each barangay started to distribute COVID-19 survey and Pre-registration for the vaccination of the city last March. The survey will collect data to determine eligible people to receive free vaccines against COVID-19 from the LGU. It also includes a question on whether you are willing to be vaccinated or not. continue reading on page 2
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Lucena under MGCQ until May 31 Maria Margareth Poblete Thursday, April 29, the O nLocal Inter-Agency Task
Force (IATF) placed Lucena City under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) starting May 1 to May 31. The city was placed under MGCQ a day before the uplifiting of GCQ status of the city. Lucena City was the only city in the CALABRZON region that was placed under MGCQ Under MGCQ, primary and basic guidelines were implemented such as curfew from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am, person ages 21 and below and 60 and above were not allowed to go out, and limited movement are allowed for accessing essential goods and services. Employees from public and private offices are allowed to perform physical presence at work at full capacity. The establishments, which caters essential goods and service such as dine-in service in food retail, supermarkets, grocery stores are cut down to 50% maximum capacity. Last April 12, the city was placed under GCQ six (6) days after 16 towns in the province were placed under GCQ upon the decision of the Regional IATF and local government unit. As of April 29, Lucena City tallies 100 active cases out of 1 933 confirmed records.
FDA grants operation permit to Quezon Food & Herbal Processing Center Nicolle Francine Domimgo
and Drug AdministraFood tion (FDA) awarded the Li-
cense to Operate to the Quezon Food & Herbal Processing Center in Brgy. Talipan, Pagbilao, Quezon as a food manufacturer of various Quezonian products. The license to operate awarded has validity until March 11, 2023. On a Facebook post posted last April 14, Quezon Public Information Office shares several photos of various fruit products from different parts of Quezon Province that are being processed at the Quezon Food & Herbal Processing Center in Brgy. Talipan, Pagbilao, Quezon. It complements the ongoing project of the Provincial Government of Quezon and Municipal Local Government about the Dynamic Agriculture under the New Normal. It aims to promote the importance of locally made products and steady jobs for both farmers and business owners amidst the pandemic. Moreover, the government
Quezon Food & Herbal Processing Center in Talipan, Quezon. Photo by OfficeAgricultureQuezon
would like to provide more opportunities to our farmers to develop their respective businesses. Some of the famous and original Quezonian products available are the dried pineapples from General Luna Quezon, crispy banana chips
from Pitogo Banana Growers Association, ube products, and roasted corn powdered drink of San Andres Agricultural Cooperative, cacao products from SICAP Quezon, rice mongo curls, and blend, herbal teas, and others.
FDA grants EUA to J&J vaccine MaryEliTierra
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grants Johnson & Johnson (J&J) an emergency use authorization for its Jansen COVID -19 vaccine, as said by Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., vaccine manager. It is said that the EUA approval for J&J’s vaccine has been among the fastest to be granted by the FDA. “Regarding Johnson & Johnson, we thank the FDA because it’s EUA has been released. Now, we have five vaccines with an EUA,” Galvez said in Filipino during a pre-recorded meeting of President Rodrigo Duterte
with his Cabinet. Sinovac Biotech, AstraZeneca, Pfizer-Biotech, and Russia Gamleya Institute are the other vaccines that have secured an EUA from FDA, while Moderna and Novovax are still waiting for their EUA to be granted. According to Jose Romualdez, Philippine Ambassador to the United States, the Philippines has already secured six million doses of J&J’s single-shot vaccine. J&J’s Jansen vaccine acquires an 85.4 percent efficacy rate for preventing COVID-19.
Coronavirus spreads in Lucban Sinag Kalinga; affects Elissa Marie Oabel Senior Citizen residents Kalinga alarmed its Facebook S inag followers and donors of the alarming rate
New Home. Sinag Kalinga houses Senor Citizen in need of parental care. Photo of Sinag Kalinga.
of COVID-19 positive cases across our country, and for that cause, the deadly virus has managed to reach Sinag Kalinga’s residential facility last April 11. As an immediate response towards this, they stated in their FB post that, “last Friday, the Municipal Health Unit zealously responded and conducted swab tests. They determined that a considerable number of [their] residents and some of [their] personnel tested positive for the virus.” Meanwhile, all who tested negative in the residential facility were moved out to a separate
one but unfortunately, in the last 36 hours, Tuesday at 8:43 PM through Sinag Kalinga’s FB post, the deadly virus took the lives of the four ailing residents of Sinag Kalinga. With this, the residential facility is now desperately calling their donors’ support to sustain this overwhelming challenge that was set upon them. Sinag Kalinga is a foundation that provides the essential needs of the marginalized elderly since 1995, a non-profit organization and a nursing home. It is situated in Countryside Village, 4328 Lucban Quezon, Philippines.
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Tayabas conducts Joint Inspection and Monitoring of Food Stalls Eli Oabel Elissa Marie
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ith the order and guidance of the Tayabas City Mayor, Mayor Ernida A. Reynoso, the joint inspection and monitoring by the Interim Committee on the Operation of Bypass Vendors and the Tourism Operations Section was commenced last April 10. The compliance validation was overlooked one by one by the Interim Committee and the Representatives to see if the North and South side vendors did comply with the agreement set upon them. The following were also examined: line barrier for taking of orders and claiming of foods, trash bins for recyclable and non-recyclable wastes, wearing of the health card, the removal of tables and chairs, a 2-meter distancing between stalls, the proper wearing of face masks and face shield, the full implementation of no-parking regulation along the highway, and age restrictions, such as people who are below 15 years old and above 65 years old. The prohibition on the sale of cigarettes and a smoking ban, and business permits were also looked upon. The interim committee is composed of the Tayabas PNP, City Health Office, Tayabas Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer, Traffic Management Section, Business Permit and Licensing Office, and the City Information and Community Relations Office (CICRO). This inspection was once again operated on April 12 with the same tactics that were done last April 10. from page 01
In Action. Members of Interim Committee and Tourism Operations Section inspects food stalls in Tayabas. Photo by City Information and Community Relations Office-LGU Tayabas Facebook Page.
Lucena City starts COVID-19 vaccination survey
The survey can be done through manual registration. One can walk-in in barangay offices, contact your respective barangay health workers, or through online registration and QR code provided on the Facebook page “Sama-Sama sa Bagong Lucena.” Aside from the vaccination survey, another plan formed is an agreement between the LGU and the four hospitals to comply with City Mayor Roderick ‘Dondon’ Alcala’s request to stand by and caters to the
IATF finalizes 4th priority list in vaccination drive
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he Philippine government Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) released the updated and final list of sectors, groups, and workers who should be vaccinated first. The task force added other sectors to the current A4 category on the covid-19 vaccination priority list. The final list of A4 priority groups includes frontline workers in commuter transportation, wet and dry markets, food service, news media, education, specific government departments, and overseas workers are also included on the new list. The Department of Health said the list is based on the studies conducted by the National Economic and Development Authority as to what constitutes an “essential worker.” Photo from Philippine News Agency
vaccination plan once the purchased COVID-19 vaccine is available. The hospitals included areLucena United Doctors Hospital and Medical Center, Mt. Carmel Diocesan and General Hospital, MMG Hospital, The LGU allotted a budget of P350-million to purchase vaccines given out to 60-70% of the 200 000 local citizens for free. and St. Anne General Hospital.
PH ranks 138th in World Press Freedom Index, lowest in Duterte’s Administration Nicolle Francine Domingo
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n the recent Reporters Without Borders’ World Press Freedom Index, the Philippines ranked 138th out of 180 countries, dropping two places. It is also the lowest rank with a score of 45.64 under Duterte’s Administration. The index evaluates the press freedom situation yearly based on the degree of freedom of speech available to journalists, assessments of pluralism, media equality, legal continuity, and journalist security. It is cited that the Philippines is one of the countries where press freedom is categorized as bad and highlighted in red on the map index. As stated by the RSF, the alleged red-tagging of journalists and the Duterte administration’s alleged “judicial intimidation operation” against Rappler’s CEO Maria Ressa and the House of Representatives’ denial of a franchise for ABS-CBN broadcasting giant are some for the
drop. On the other hand, Malacañang disputes the Philippines’ latest fall in the World Press Freedom Index as “de minimis”. On top of this, Roque stated, “We see nothing wrong with it, but of course we also dispute the ranking because Reporters Without Borders considered as affronts to press freedom this Rappler issue which we know was a decision of the SEC which is not appointed by President Duterte and are appointees of President Aquino and this ABS-CBN issue that needs a franchise to operate.” “We still refute that these two problems should have resulted in our rating being lowered,” he added. The Philippines ranked 136th in 2020, 134th in 2019, 133rd in 2018, and 127th in 2017.
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EDITORIAL
The Arrogance and Consequences Kim Bryan Banaag Jon Louis Romasanta
The whole world has been trying to overcome the threat of the virus COVID-19 for almost a year and a half. Moreover, after the said virus affected its origin country, China, the Philippines was one of the first neighboring countries that have been affected by the virus. With the rapid increase of affected cases from the last few months, President Rodrigo Duterte persisted that there is nothing to blame on the government effort to fight the COVID-19. He also added that “Hindi tayo nagkulang, right after the WHO (World Health Organization) advisory, the following day after, basta within 48 hours, we already had the task force.” Indeed, the government did everything they could to prevent the virus from spreading further, but they have a late start. Because of the arrogance, they have shown that a long chain of consequences is created in the beginning. They only impose a travel ban for the Chinese nationals from Wuhan but not on the Filipino citizen and their companion in entering the Philippines. Furthermore, some residents in Manila have been affected by the first case of COVID-19 in the Philippines. At first, the Filipino citizens follow all of the rules and regulations implemented by the government. As time goes by, the financial status of every Filipino has been dropping and not increasing even a bit. In the survey conducted by the World Bank during the whole pandemic, if to compare it
to the Family and Income Expenditure Survey (FIES) 2018, the income of every household has dropped. As a result, the poor have become poorer. Not just the citizens but also the economic status of the country has dropped in large amounts, and a large amount of debt, domestic and external, has been put in the tab of the Philippine Government. Nevertheless, as of August 2020, they only allotted P376.7 Billion for the
Are you satisfied with the government’s response to COVID-19?
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85% (Not Satisfied) Based on the survey results from 65 students from differents SHS Strands
to receive the ayuda of the government. Some politicians monopolized the funds given by the government, and as a result, many Filipino families suffer from hunger. Moreover, from the Social Weather Stations (SWS) assessment, 16.7% or 3.9 million families in the country went hungry because of the three months lockdown, March to May. If one will think about it, what if the government took the threat of COV-
the chain of consequences will not occur initially, the economic drop of the Philippines, the financial status of every Filipino household that leads them to be poor. Today, they can not also blame the citizens for sometimes not following the rules and regulations of the government during this whole pandemic situation because, unlike the rich Filipino, some need to face the threat of the virus to have food on their plate.
I am Inevitable but we are the Avengers Patrick Loriz Pineda
Truthfully,COVID-19 virus is unavoidable, it does not pick people who will experience the virus, all of us can be affected, and we should accept that no one is safe in this pandemic. Under general community quarantine status, Quezon Province logged a total of 9,565 COVID-19 cases and 8,060 recoveries as of April 19 since the pandemic broke out in March last year. Last January 04, The Integrated Provincial Health Office released four COVID-19 patients – one each in the town of Candelaria and Tayabas City and two in the municipality of Lopez. Later on, after a week, Sunday, another patient died in Unisan town. Imagine that in the week of New Year, five
people at once died due to the coronavirus. No matter how we keep every one of us safe the virus will come to us. It is unavoidable, but some precautions may keep us away from the virus. Stay at home; this is the best way of avoiding the virus. Stay at home and limit other people from the outside to enter the house because we never know If a family member goes outside, make sure that before they enter the house, sanitize them and go straight to the restroom to clean. Follow the rules and resist yourself to go outside; although it is tiring to stay at home for a long time, do it for safety. Who else will work together but us? Help yourself, help every one of us. We can defeat the virus; the pandemic will soon come to an end.
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The Unwanted Cycle
Squandered Response
Jon Louis Romasanta
The government should ensure the country’s sake, not the one who tolerates incompetency that drags the country deeper into the abyss.
It is disappointing to hear that another and stricter lockdowns returned again in the Philippines. As 2021 came, many people hoped that the pandemic would be resolved little by little, hoping that all will be back to normal as time goes by. March 2020 when President Duterte declared a state of public health emergency in the Philippines, which suspended classes from different private and public schools. After a considerable amount of time, lockdowns were lifted as people go back from going out to public places while following health protocols that they call “the new normal.” Things were looking a little better since then until new variants of the virus were announced, resulting to another round of lockdowns. As many places in the Philippines were under Enhanced Community Community Quarantine, Quezon Province was placed under General Community Quarantine. While the adults are
allowed to go out as they go to work and buy essential things, students remain at their homes, continuing their online classes. Unfortunately, the hope of having face-toface classes again will not be implemented anytime soon. With another round of the pandemic, children will continue to encounter their problem even if they have the privilege or not. such as having troubles in education or having no education at all. Poverty remains as the unemployment rate rises this pandemic. Many children are forced to stop another year because of a lack of budget and equipment. Countless students are also faced with depression, anxiety, and having no energy to study at home. Being at home may be a comfort, but they may impact their emotional development. With the government having no concrete plans on ending the pandemic as soon as possible, the crisis in education will also continue to emerge.
Ma. Regina Carmela Aquino
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s the country is still facing the drought that pandemic has brought, the controversial Manila Bay beautification project that is said to become an aid for the mental health of people caught the attention of citizens, as tons of new ‘white sand’ made from dolomite has been poured again at the top of the bay. Instead of gaining praise, the latter received much criticism, especially from those who see the project as unnecessary to prioritize amidst the pandemic. Knowing that the people’s lives are at stake, improving the country’s healthcare is still not the priority. Being one of the countries that confine a load of COVID-19 cases, deciding to continue the rehabilitation of the washedup shore of Manila Bay is not the resort that the people are greatly needed. It is genuinely
dismay, as this is a straightup slap to people’s faces that diminishing the pandemic can be set aside, while the beautification takes precedence over everything else. “What is more important now is to address the growing anxiety over the failed COVID-19 pandemic response of the government. Why don’t the government use the fund for the dolomite project, instead, to buy and develop more testing kits in order to implement free mass testing?” said Advocates of Science and Technology for the People (Agham). It also added that the government is throwing money into the sea as these funds used on Manila Bay rehabilitation－could have been used for the betterment of health establishments, vaccine procurement, and financial aid to the pandemic. This is to hit the government that they should be accountable
THEN AND NOW
“Be safe, be smart, be kind.” – Ghebreyesus, 2020 When the viral sickness evolved into a pandemic, people worldwide had their lives turned upside-down. With the looming threat, nation leaders were made to force to subject their country into a full-scale national lockdown. The streets barren, noise absent, as if every place were a shell of its former existence. A ghost town, if you may. Everyone fearing for their lives and praying for their safety. As the government was confident in their solution, relief eases in the hearts of many. However, there are many obstructions over the way to normal. People were advised to stay at home, resulting in others being forced out of jobs due to the aforementioned situation. Many businesses are struggling as well as keeping themselves afloat. Medical professionals became busy keeping others alive as well as themselves. Employees from all backgrounds do not receive enough payment; others do not receive any at all. Those are some of the events that played out during the first announcement of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). The unemployment rate decreases since the start of COVID-19 that results to the lowest labor force participation rate in the Philippine labor market. Although many people were laid off from their previous occupations, residents were given goods from the government to alleviate the condition. During the first ECQ, there have been weekly distribution of help to the families in the area. Essentials such as rice, canned goods, and instant noodles comprise the goods distributed to them.
to prioritize their response to diminishing the country’s pandemic. Rehabilitation of health facilities, implementing free mass testing, and acquiring sufficient vaccine accessible by the mass are the things that need to be considered by the government to lessen the tremendous impact that pandemic has brought to the country and its people. Health care should be the priority here. Response for eliminating the pandemic should take precedence. A concrete plan for ensuring the people’s safety should matter; inessential rehabilitation should be set aside as the people are getting sick of going back to square one. The government should ensure the country’s sake, not the one who tolerates incompetency that drags the country deeper into the abyss.
INFORMATIVE
However, as soon as the second wave of ECQ hits the province, there has been a lack of action from the officials, considering that there had been changes made from the recent census. Moreover, reports state that there is currently decreasing amount of support given to class C to class E citizens to believe that they have resources that will allow them to access what they need. This speculation raised doubts among the public. The Philippine Government reached out to 14,255 families in July 2020 to give out cash assistance (1,000.00 PHP) in the following places. According to the survey, only 32-40% of the household all around the country can afford their food expenses. On the bright side, there has been a notable increase in public transports operating within the province than the previous declaration of ECQ. Security and monitoring forces patrolling the borders became stricter with compliance to the new protocols, telling other motorists to turn back if the purpose of their travel is not essential. In turn, it also cultivated one’s self-discipline in following the rules for the “new normal.” It also promoted family bonding, with them being able to interact with each other. Not all things that brought disaster will also end up in disaster. There might be cases of blessings in disguise. Most of us learned to appreciate silence in the middle of the chaos. This time, we learned to be creative in connecting with others in keeping ourselves alive. As the technology progresses, so does innovation and determination to push through boundaries for a better future to live in.
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COVID-19 VACCINE
Are you willing to be vaccinated?
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ASPIRING TO INSPIRING LEADER:
Promise of Commitment
Jhon Gabriel Turgo
“I can’t describe myself as a leader but I can only say that I am once a good follower and until now even if I am one of the leaders, I am and always be a follower.”
Last April 10, Jewell Wayne Ilao Anglo was given a Leadership Award and People’s Choice Award for the Search for the Most Outstanding Female Student for S.Y. 2020-2021 in Senior High School Category in Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation. Her journey as a leader started back then in her elementary days in L.C. Young Learner’s Home Co. Inc. She was a grade 5 student running for a position in Student Council Organization or SCO. During her first candidacy, she lost with just one vote, but her desire to become a leader did not stop right there. Her teachers who became her mentors inspired her to do better, and they provided her the strength to develop her leadership skills. As they believe in her capabilities, Jewell also started to believe in herself. As she continues to develop her leadership skills, indeed, her friends show a genuine camaraderie as they walk throughout the journey together. Back then, in her tenth grade in Junior High School, her best friends – Chen and Marga are her companions in the leadership field. The activities and challenges during these days helped her enhance not just her leadership skills but also her socializing and understanding capabilities. Amidst the pandemic, Jewell still pursues what her heart desires. She became the Editor-in-Chief of the school publication, The Junior Luzonian, and the President of the Student Council of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) track. She knew that nothing would be easy to handle, but she still chose to accept it and continue working hard on it. Her experiences, including her success and failures, mold her personality as a great leader. Her failure became a Photo from Jewell Wayne Anglo part of her success, which led her to be brave enough always to try every opportunity that may come. The pitfalls of her journey as a follower are a manifestation of her resiliency as a leader and as a Filipino. She believed in herself and became calm as she trusts the timing, accepted the failures and rejections, stayed focused on her ultimate goal, and disregarded the negativity. “The promise of commitment and passion to yourself is also a thing. In every situation, you must protect your peace at all cost. Stop expecting, start accepting,” Jewell stated.
Goals: Student -Entrepreneurs of EU
Claire Alano Entrepreneurship benefits students from all socioeconomic backgrounds because it implies challenges, vigorous efforts, enhancements, and satisfaction. Students could make promising entrepreneurs as they could make impossible things possible for their age using driven passion and abilities to create new things. Failure might be one of the results, but some are using it as a ladder to climb up and reach the goal.
Keileb Sochaco, a brainy entrepreneur from STEM12B6, created a coffee business called “Haimish Coffee,” which was newly established this April 2021. The young man made it possible because of his passion and wisdom. According to him, “There’s always time for something if you want something to happen.” He mentioned that his funds came from his family, which is why he is striving hard to pay back not only his debt, but also for their kindness and support. Aira Nicole Valdepeña, HUMMS12B1, established her unique business called “By aan.” She makes wearable clay art hat is 100% handmade with love, patience, and care. It all started as a hobby that turned into business last November 2020. The extraordinary entrepreneur mentioned that she finds joy when making art and dressing up. She used her will and talent to help her family financially due to his dad’s temporary lack of presence. She was already doing portrait commissions before, so she could save some cash to buy and explore clay which is good for her business. At first, she lost some funds while testing the clays but thanks to her sister, who guided her until she found the right one, she was able to gain it again.
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Photo from Aira Valdepena
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Photo from Kimberly Panaligan
Zyrene De Guzman, AD12B1, first established her proud business called “Thriftshoppeeeee,” hoppeeeee,” featuring thrifted clothes open for bargain, last January 2019. She took her hobby to a business, which was then made possible by using half of her very own allowance that pushed her business to instantly grow through her consistency, patience, and hardworking mindset. What an excellent example for others who wanted to pursue their business! “In this time of pandemic, don’t be afraid to make new things, TAKE THE RISK, believe in yourself and no matter what happens always trust the progress.” said Zyrene. Kimberly Shayne Panaligan, ABM12A2, opened her business called “Luscious Pastries.” which features her cakes and pastries since 2019. The inspiring entrepreneur wanted to help her family pay their bills, set aside and earn money for future investments. She started out by borrowing money from her mother and created a small batch of baked goods. She also tried advertisements which results to increase profit over individual sales. “Always continue to move forward. From that I think, you’ll be a step closer to achieve the success that you wished in the beginning.” said Kimberly.
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BATTLEFIELD IS IN OUR HANDS NOW! Lovely Fayte Andaya
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s computer beyond your reach? Cannot play your favorite MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game? Do not worry. Moontoon got you covered! As Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is here for us to unleash our greatest potential in the battlefield compacted in your mobile phone for free! So get ready to fight for your vengeance if you want to succeed! Moonton, the company that developed the idea of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), surely empathized with people as many cannot afford expensive gaming devices; they made a playable game on a mobile
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phone. MLBB offers various features such as crowd controls, enjoyable gameplay, and supernatural. It would undoubtedly pique the interest of people of all ages, especially the gamers and even the old ones. The game is now downloadable on mobile devices for free and comes with six different modes: Classic, Brawl, Vs.AI, Custom, Arcade Mode, and Ranked Mode, which is the most recent and exciting mode for its games. If you want to play more casually or refine your skills with a new hero, Classic Mode is a great place to start. If you have recently purchased a hero and are unsure how it works, start by practicing with it in Vs. AI or Custom. Fast phase is what Brawl Mode offers as it contains only one lane and two turrets defending the base in both teams. Moreover, if you think that you are competitive enough and your skills can take you to the top, try to compete in Ranked Mode, where other competent players fight to prove who is the best. The main objective to win the game is to eliminate the Enemy Base Inhibitor. There are ways to kill turrets by using minions/creeps to absorb the turret’s fire damage. When you destroy the final Turret in a lane, you will get super minions that can deal much damage. Following that, critics faced doubts about visuals, gameplay, and, in particular, controls, considering that MLBB’s original platforms were Android and iOS. Take pleasure in the game, knowing that the graphics and gameplay would be enjoyable. As you navigate the maps, fighting enemies and cooperating with your teammates, the game’s button will feel like one of your fingers. We are the fantastic beast! Let us get started!
Francois Czevastien:
rancois Czevastien is a 19-year-old student from Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) taking up a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. He is a growing photographer from the City of Tayabas, Quezon Province, who started his own business in 2019 called ‘VFC. Imagery.’ His business started to grow big in the span of two years through the art he captures behind the lenses amidst pandemic. Just like other aspiring photographers, he started his page for fun without knowing that it will turn his life around. “Mahilig talaga ‘ko mag capture ng iba’t ibang subject especially mga landscape. Wala sa isip ko na magt-turn ito sa business.” he started. Before his hobby turned into a business, he took a small step “Noong una, sumasama lang ako sa mga studio owner at nag a-assist sa kanila hanggang sa nakaipon ako. Yung mga bigay nila sakin na tf (talent fee) inipon ko hanggang sa nakabili na ako ng sariling gamit ko.” He then got his first client, a one-yearold kid where he got nervous as he is still doesn’t know the important shots. Until he got out big by working with the government officials. One work of him got the community eyes was ‘Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Authentic.’ where it tackles body shaming. It was supposed to represent Tayabas City for competition in Quezon SK, but unfortunately, it wasn’t able to be passed, so he uploaded it on his page. This photo unexpectedly reached 10.4 thousand reactions and 7,002 shares on
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Facebook. He might be a growing photographer, but he is still a student. There will be a time where responsibilities from a photographer and a student clashed with each other “Natatandaan ko nung nag 3 days ako na shoot tapos dami deadline at the same time exam ko nun.” He said, and the next thing he did was “habang nagsho-shoot nag take ako ng exam tapos nag submit din agad paguwi ng mga requirements.” he continued. It is how being a responsible student-photographer would do in
times of crisis. A truly skilled person in using time management. He also stated that every photographer has their own uniqueness. Just as how he managed to be a photographer and a student at the same time, his business was a fruit of his “Passion,” he said. Despite the young age, he is a well-skilled photographer. Every picture from his lenses turns into an art. His message to all the aspiring photographers, “Don’t think, just do. Create your own identity and love what you do.”
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Pacquiao to fight Garcia over Crawford in Dubai
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Blacklist International still undefeated in MPL PH S7
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egotiations are underway for a mega-fight between Manny ’Pacman’ Pacquiao and WBO welterweight champion Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford for June 5 in Abu Dhabi. Mike Coppinger of The Athletic is reporting the news of the Pacquiao vs. Crawford talks. The Pacquiao – Crawford battle isn’t official yet, as there are many rumors about the next opponent of Pacquiao. While on the other hand, Arnold Vegafria, Pacquiao’s business manager who has been involved in the boxer’s recent fight deals, confirmed Pacquiao’s next opponent as he posted a teaser of the fighting senator’s next bout via Instagram on April 27. “Oo, si Garcia na,” Vegafria told ABS-CBN News, confirming that the eight-division world champion and four-division titlist Mikey Garcia will be the next opponent of Pacquiao.
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Pacquiao, Thurman exchange punches to claim WBA (Super) Welterweight title. Photo from Stephanie Trapp/TGB Promotions
Vegafria also confirmed that the side of Garcia has been negotiating with them since last year. According to Pacquiao’s camp, the date and venue of the said battle are still undecided. However, the camp is certain that fight will be held in Dubai. Mikey Garcia also
claimed that he would be fighting Pacquiao in May. “It’s been in the works for a long time, particularly more in detail in the last year,” says Garcia “We’ve been getting very close to working on this and finalizing it. I’m pretty excited. We’ll have all of the details set in the next few
days. It’s a matter of time. So far, it seems like all of the parties are on board. I’m excited for it, y’know,” he added. Nevertheless, whatever Pacquiao’s decision will be about his next opponent, he still has the support of Filipinos for his next fight.
in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League as they claimed the sixth-straight victory of the MPL PH Season 7. The roster is composed of 6 players, Wise, Eson, Dexstar, OhMyV33nus, Edward, and Oheb. This straight victory of the Blacklist International results in 15 points in Group B, and they hold the number one spot of that group. Wise, the jungler, always securing the game together with his so-called buddy, OhMyV33NUS. The tandem of Danerie “Wise” Del Rosario and Johnmar “OhMyV33NUS” Villaluna is the strength of Blacklist International. The new roster of this team is a must-watch in the MPL PH Season 7.
E-Gilas remains Open Kings in FIBA Esports of Southeast Asia Conference Eli de Mesa James Julian
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Philippines’ Roster in FIBA Esport Open III. Photo from FIBA.
-Gilas Pilipinas regained the Southeast Asian Conference title after holding off Indonesia in the FIBA Esports Open III’s thrilling finale last night. The Filipinos redeemed themgame of the playoffs, he clinched his selves after losing in the finals of the team’s 60-53 victory. After a 44-36 win in Game 2, previous tournament last November E-Gilas won the championship. by sweeping Indonesia in a best-ofthree finals series. “It was obvious from the game “The SBP saw how eager E-Gilas results that our neighbors are working extremely hard to catch up to us. was to reclaim the title after the last competition. They put in much effort We’ll bask in the glory for the time being, but we also recognize that the to improve their game and have reclaimed their place as the best in bigger challenge is to keep improving and staying on top,” Panlilio said. the area. “E-Gilas stood tall even as more rivals joined the field,” said Al “During these trying times, E-Gilas continues to be a source of pride Panlilio, president of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas. and joy, as well as inspiration for Angelico “Shintarou” Cruzin was those who want to pursue a career awarded MVP, and he earned it after in gaming.” Indonesia is also beaten by E-Gileading the Nationals throughout the las in the finals of the inaugural Fiba tournament with his hot shooting. With a dagger triple in the first ESports Open last June.
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“DON’T GIVE UP ON YOUR SPORTING DREAMS” San Miguel Coach Austria encourages Sariaya Youth Gilbert Abdon
Beer Champion by coach Leo Austria encouraged S antheMiguel youth to continue chasing their sporting dreams in the
midst of the COVID-19 pandemic during his visit in his hometown, Sariaya, Quezon Province last Austria, who directed the Beermen to five consecutive all-Filipino championships before yielding the throne last season, said that the possible facilities that will be constructed by San Miguel Corp. (SMC) would provide youthful athletes a platform to exhibit their athletic abilities that can produce new talents who will eventually has a chance to join in collegiate leagues and possibly, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). “I came from here, too, and made it all the way to the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association),” Austria encouragely stated. Austria, along with the PBA legend and four-time most valuable player (MVP) Alvin Patrimonio joined local officials headed by Mayor
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Marcelo Gayeta in the introduction of new facilities of the 5.4-hectare San Miguel-Christian Gayeta Homes, which include a secured and concrete basketball court. Austria said, “They should just continue to persevere and take advantage of the presence of San Miguel here,” the 1985 PBA rookie of the year added. Aside from the facilities, livelihood center, an e-library, and a children’s learning center were also unveiled. Austria also bid and emphasized his gratitude as the 127 families from the unsafe coastal areas of Sariaya will be relocated to the P352-million economic housing community provided by the SMC president and Chief Operating
San Miguel Coach Leo Austria distributes basketball for the youth of San MiguelChristian Gayeta in Sariaya, Quezon. Photo from Philippine Daily Inquirer
Officer (COO) Ramon Ang. Austria snatched a total of eight championship which includes a dynamic run in the said cup with sixtime MVP June Mar Fajardo.
However, as Fajardo went through leg damage, San Miguel failed to win the crown last season, with sister team Barangay Ginebra succeeding as a winner.
Hidilyn Diaz to make her fourth appearance in Olympics
Hidilyn Diaz during the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. Photo from Philippine Daily Inquirer
Hidilyn Diaz officially qualified for the Tokyo Olympics after barely misses the podium and finishing fourth in the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, April 18. Hidilyn Diaz barely misses the chance to be on the podium but makes her fourth consecutive appearance in Olympics in the Asian Weightlifting Championship. Diaz ended up fourth in the ladies’ 55 kg event, lifting 212 kg, 94 kilograms, and 118 kilograms in the two-part lift trailing behind China’s dynamic duo of gold medalist Qiuyun Liao and silver medalist Yajun Li. In the continental meet, Zamboanga City’s lifting champion finished the five-competition stint needed to identify Tokyo issued by the International Weightlifting Federation. The 2016 Rio De Janeiro silver medalist is relied upon to be officially included in the list of Filipino Olympic qualifiers to Tokyo, together with pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena, gymnast Carlos Yulo and boxers Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, Diaz holds the promise of finally ending the country’s search for a first-ever gold medal in the
Eumir Marcial, and Irish Magno. Diaz holds the promise of finally ending the country’s search for a first-ever gold medal in the quadrennial global Games in her fourth consecutive Olympic appearance. Diaz’s goal was accomplished, according to Monico Puentevella, president of the Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas. “Let’s move on to the ultimate challenge. The Tokyo Olympics. Her mission tonight was not to win, but to qualify. Congrats to Hidi and the whole RP lifters and our coaches,” Puentevella stated. Mary Flor Diaz, Hidilyn’s cousin, stashed three silver decorations earlier in the women’s 45 kg division won by India’s Jhilli Dalabehera. Cebuano John Fabuar Ceniza will not return home empty-handed either with a couple of bronze medals from men’s 61 kg event. Ceniza set third in the snatch (110 kgs) and total (245 kgs) in the two-part lift. Alexey Drozdov of Kazakhstan garnered three golds in the snatch (124kgs), clean and jerk (154 kgs), and total (278kgs).