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Briefly Earnings up ALSONS Consolidated Resources, Inc. (Alsons) said its first-quarter net earnings reached P310 million, up nearly three times last year’s level, as revenues jumped with the full operation of its Sarangani power plant in Mindanao. The Alcantaras’ listed holding company told the stock exchange on Thursday its total revenues rose to P2.21 billion during the three-month period, 81.1% higher compared with the P1.22 billion posted in the same quarter last year. The higher revenue was a result of its 210 megawatts (MW) Sarangani Energy Corp. coal-fired baseload power plant operating at full capacity after its second unit went online in October last year.

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ITH the commercial commissioning of new power plants, the country’s consumption of coal fuel last year jumped to 33.121 million metric tons (MT), which is 9.3-percent higher than the 30.836 million MT usage in 2018.

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FDC’s coal-fired power plant in Misamis Oriental.

7 CDO telco workers cleared of Covid-19 By FROILAN GALLARDO, MindaNews

Resilient banks THE country's banking sector remains robust despite the challenges posed by recent news about the alleged anomalies in a loan extended by a major bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said. In a Viber message, Diokno reiterated that monetary officials are now “looking at the alleged nonreporting of a universal bank of DOSRI (directors, officers, stockholders, and their related interest) loans”. “Consistent with investigation procedures, the BSP is investigating the complaint against the bank. The BSP’s ongoing investigation is expected to be concluded soon,” he said.

ALL seven employees of tel e c om mu n i c at i ons companies in Cagayan de Oro City who earlier tested positive in the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rapid antibody tests last week were found to be negative in confirmatory tests.

Dr. Joselito Retuya, chief epidemiologist at the City Health Office, said swab tests were performed on the seven employees last weekend. He said the results on the swab tests conducted using the Xpert Xpress process CLEARED/PAGE 7

MARKER. A worker maintains the cleanliness of a tourist spot in Barangay Lunotan in the boundaries of Gingoog City and Claveria town, all in Misamis Oriental, despite the scarcity of visitors due to quarantine restrictions elsewhere in the country. photo by gerry lee gorit

Mayor Sara wants additional Manila-Davao-Manila flights By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV, MindaNews

DAVAO City – Mayor Sara Duterte has told the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to allow

more commercial flights from Manila to Davao City as the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in

the city remains “manageable.” Duterte said during her interview over Davao City Disaster R adio (D CDR 87.5) that she has seen a FLIGHTS/PAGE 7

BURNED DOWN. Fire victims try to salvage anything of use after their houses were destroyed by fire at dawn on Monday in Mabolo Street in Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. photo by gerry lee gorit

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UTUAN City – All persons entering Agusan del Sur would have to undergo mandatory rapid testing starting Tuesday. As the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the Caraga region increase and cases of local transmission are recorded in Butuan City, Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. issued an advisory Monday that spells out stricter measures and protocols to contain the spread of the virus. In a statement Tuesday, Cane said the Provincial Task Force Covid-19 has recommended that the province continue to be under the modified

general community quarantine, with new guidelines and health protocols. “All persons, no one is exempted, who wish to enter in our province from identified areas with confirmed local transmission will be subjected to free rapid test in designated testing areas,” Cane said. If found negative, the person will be placed under quarantine in a designated area within a period of 14 days, he added. “Persons found positive during the rapid test will be brought to the provincial quarantine area for the confirmatory swab test,” he said.

Persons found positive for Covid-19 based on a confirmatory test but considered asymptomatic will remain at the provincial quarantine area until recovery through two follow-up tests with positive results. Those confirmed positive with mild symptoms will be quarantined at the Covid-19 provincial isolation area until recovery with two followup tests. Persons with moderate symptoms will be admitted at the D.O Plaza Memorial Hospital in the town of Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur until recovery with two followup tests.

The governor said confirmed Covid-19 positive with severe symptoms will be admitted to the Caraga Regional Hospital (CRH) in Surigao City or at the Adela Sera Ty Memorial Hospital in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. “We are implementing these measures to save our province from the dreaded effects of Covid-19 local transmission,” Cane said. On Monday, the Department of Health in Region 13 said there are 31 new Covid-19 cases in the region, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 87. As of June 22, Agusan del Sur has five confirmed Covid-19 cases, 36 probable cases, and eight suspect cases. Bayugan City has one confirmed Covid-19 case, six probable cases, and three suspect cases. (PNA)

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Bus trips in DCOTT increasing DAVAO City -- The bus trips at the Davao Overland Transport Terminal have evolved from 13 trips in June 1 on a one-bus per route per day to 43 trips in June 22 in Davao Region alone. Aisa Yusop, manager of the DCOTT said the trips are scheduled from 5:30 in the morning to four ‘clock in the afternoon. She explained that there will be a bus trip set for Cagayan de Oro City but it will be up to Barangay Buda in Marilog District only. “It will be a cut-trip up to Buda only, since there is only one bus company servicing the Davao City-Cagayan de Oro City route,” Yusop said. She clarified that Cagayan City-bound buses are also waiting at the Buda area which ferry passengers to the area. Yusop justified that the number of trips per route depends on the number

of passengers going to the specific destination. She explained that there is no trip either of bus or van bound for North Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Maguindanao provinces in Region XII and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, respectively and Caraga Region. Yusop admitted the implementation of social distancing and other health protocols at the terminal was challenging only during the resumption of the trips in June 1. “Passengers came in droves and wanted to take the limited trips outside Davao City,” she said. Yusop realized that the solution was done only through advanced booking of trip tickets. She said that whenever a passenger books a ticket, he is guaranteed of a place in the bus to travel at a specific date. Yusop advised passengers to book their trips early by enlisting themselves to ensure that they can really travel. “Mas maayo mosayo sila’g adto. Kung dili sila maaccomodate karong adlawa, magpalista ka sa bus management, then they will inform you kung unsang petsa ka makasakay since we implement strictly that only 50 percent in the total capacity must ride in the bus,” she said. TRIPS/PAGE 7

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OYOTA Motors Philippines Corp. (TMP), through the Department of Health (DOH), is donating 30 units of Toyota Vios to public hospitals that will be used for the mobility of health workers. In a statement Friday, TMP and DOH signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the carmaker’s donation of vehicles to public hospitals in Metro Manila and Laguna.

Two Vios units were already delivered to Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, San Lorenzo Hospital, and San Lorenzo Ruiz Women’s Hospital during the signing ceremony. TMP will complete the turnover of the vehicles to identified public hospitals next month. “Toyota salutes all healthcare workers in the country - the brave heroes who

continue to work relentlessly to care for the sick and preserve life,” TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto said. “Please accept Toyota’s humble contribution of providing mobility services through our proudly Philippine-made and everdependable Toyota Vios.” As the government implemented quarantine measures to slow down the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), it suspended

public transportation that also challenged the movement of health workers in going to their duties. TMP, in partnership with Toyota Mobility Foundation, has already provided 10 shuttles to Philippine General Hospital. The new shuttles are compliant to the guidelines of the government for the ‘new normal’ in public transportation. “As a strong partner for

nation-building, we are committed to heed the call of Filipinos as they begin to rebuild their lives. We need to help them get back to work every day. We have to make sure that we can take them to the hospital when they need care. We must ensure that essential workers can transport themselves to their workplaces to care for our loved ones,” TMP Chair Alfred Ty said. (PNA)

Globe eyes cell sites in public schools TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe) has agreed with Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian’s suggestion to build cell towers in every public school to extend the availability of mobile services to the farthest reaches of the country. In a Laging Handa briefing recently, Yolanda “Yoly” Crisanto, Globe senior vice president, said installing cell sites in public schools is needed for blended learning, or using traditional and new media such as the internet and radio on education, to be viable in remote areas of the country. “Our problem is having a permit. If we will be allowed, we will build,”

Crisanto said. Globe, she said, has been working with the Department of Education (DepEd) even before the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, noting that its joint projects include Text2Teach, internet in schools, the annual Balik Eskwela Program, and Global Filipino Schools Program. While Globe has been working with DepEd on the realization of blended learning in the midst of the pandemic, she said public and private schools currently face different challenges, especially with the limited resources of public schools. Currently, she said Globe provides free

access to the DepEd Commons website -- a source of online learning materials for both students and teachers -- for its subscribers while providing training for teachers on online teaching. Private schools, on the other hand, can avail of their pay services which provide “special packages at cheaper prices” such as a data package for schools and students at P199 for 34GB. Common towers for telcos Meanwhile, she said Globe supports the common tower policy being developed and promoted by the Department of Information and

E-Learning Classroom Management By: TITUS R. CRUZ Head Teacher III

Which traditional classroom management strategies and approaches can you apply in the virtual classroom? How can you make your virtual classroom more pleasant and rewarding? What teaching styles and methods can you use to be effective in your online lessons? These are the few questions raised by teachers as they are about to launch their online classes in this school year. Even without the pandemic, it still applies that before a teacher begins her lesson she must be ready and have planned the session. The teacher must consider the age of her students when breaking down the time for each task and game. Younger students have a shorter attention span than secondary students; therefore, a teacher must include more breaks and tricks to keep the younger children focused. Create well-structured lessons to help her with time management in the virtual classroom. It’s important to establish clear rules and expectations regarding

student discipline, participation, the study process, deadlines, etc. All the rules need to be as simple as possible and easy to follow. Present your students with their duties and your responsibilities during the study process. Before the class discussion the teacher and the student’s parents must agree to a lot exclusive place at their respective home for online interaction and discuss the new classroom environment. Teacher and parents must establish norms in terms of dress code, polite language, and agrees on what expressions are acceptable and which words are not acceptable in a virtual clas. Likewise, interruptions from parents is prohibited as the class is going on. Stu d e nt s fe e l m ore confident and comfortable when the study process is well established, and the procedures are predictable. When students know what to expect it is easier for them to follow the norms and to participate in the

learning process. It’s good to have a routine for both the beginning and end of the online session to make the study process more effective. Online class is an experience that cannot be described with words. Let your students see how much you like and enjoy your job by being positive and friendly in your virtual classroom. Teach with confidence. The best way to avoid stressful situations during teaching is to prepare in advance. Take some time to research different general scenarios, discipline issues, provocations, or other problems that might occur in the virtual classroom and rehearse your response. The more you practice online teaching, the better you will be able to manage your virtual classroom with your own unique style. Even though students are ultimately responsible for their own learning, the roles we assume as instructors are critical in guiding students’ thinking and behaviour.

Communications Technology (DICT) with some caveats. “We support it though we hope that we will not incur additional capital expenditures; there should be a commercial agreement or a partnership if telcos will share a tower and that we will be informed which telcos we are sharing the tower with,” Crisanto said. On Tuesday,

Gatchalian called on telcos to install cell towers in public schools to help provide internet access to the country’s 42,000 barangays. He said that such a move would “hit two

birds with one stone,” addressing lack of mobile coverage in remote areas while providing the means for distance learning made necessary by the current health crisis. (PNA)

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Raging bull Think a minute...The worst shooting massacre in America’s history took place on the campus of Virginia Tech University. A student named Cho Seung-Hui went on a shooting spree killing 32 people before committing suicide. Cho was a South Korean who moved to America at age eight. As a child he was quiet and well-behaved. In school Cho was excellent at math and most of his other subjects. He was well liked by his teachers who told the other students that Cho was a good example to follow. He was seen as a smart boy and even quite popular with the girls. Sadly, this all changed for Cho in middle school and high school where almost every day he was teased and tormented for being shy and speaking English differently. This constant shaming of Cho by the other students became so painful that finally he refused to speak at all around other people. Every day he was either alone or bullied by other kids. Finally, Cho’s parents took him to a youth club

KLAUS DORING A d r aw n - out s t re s s f u l situation can make simple tasks feel more difficult than they used to be. I experienced it myself since my German Consulate Office in Davao reopened. Both, my consulate clients and I got the same feelings. Fe e l l i k e y o u c a n’t concentrate on anything at the moment? You’re not alone. The extra anxiety caused by the Covid-19 pandemic

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has impaired our working memory, experts say. As writer and journalist, Kate Morgan stresses several days ago: we all know the feeling. You walk into a room with a mission and then stop, confused, and a little disjointed, realizing you have completely forgotten why you’re there. Since the coronavirus’ spread began, almost all of us have been having that feeling of forgetting why I’m in another room dozens of times a day. We're finding it almost impossible to focus on anything at all. I can’t keep a phone number in my head long enough to dial it, and it takes forever to write a simple email. I start in on a task, and it’s only a few minutes before I’m distracted. My productivity has plummeted.

Meanwhile, when at my home office alone, it's getting better step by step... What was happening, is a malfunction of working memory: the ability to grasp i nc om i ng i n for m at i on , form it into a cohesive thought, and hold onto it long enough to do what you need to with it. “Think of it as the mental platform for our cognitive operations, for what we’re thinking now,” says Matti Laine, a professor of psychology at Åbo Akademi University in Finland. “Working memory is closely related to attention. You’re focusing on some task, some goal, some directive or behavior you want to get accomplished.” In other words, working memory is the ability to reason in real-time, and it’s a big part of what makes the

human brain so powerful. But research has shown t h at r ap i d l y c h a n g i n g c i r c u m s t a n c e s , w o r r y, and anxiety can all have a significant impact on your ability to focus. Rapidly-changing c i r c u m s t a n c e s , w o r r y, and anxiety can all have a significant impact on your ability to focus “Long before the pandemic, we completed an online study with a large group of American adults who filled out self-assessment questionnaires,” says Laine. “We saw a trend of a negative relationship between anxiety and working memory. The higher the anxiety, the lower the working memory performance.” When you’re having an acute anxious experience – say, someone, ANXIETY/PAGE 7

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Travel is a vital part of human experience. It expands our understanding of people and cultures exponentially. Reestablishing confidence in tourism is crucial for the industry, the destinations and communities visited, and the traveling public. The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO), t he Eu rop e an Tou r is m Association (ETOA), and the United States Tour O p e r at or s As s o c i at i on ( U ST OA ) h av e j oi nt l y established a set of health and sanitization guidelines

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needs evolve. STAFF TRAINING AND SANITIZATION: Promote frequent hand washing among staff and passengers. • Provide hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol to be available for passengers and staff at all possible times. • Recommend t he us e of f a c e mask s and gloves to staff when interacting with passengers where appropriate. • Promote the use of face masks to p a s s e nge rs . • E xe rc i s e physical distancing, where viable and in line with the latest official guidance or requirements, including motor coaches and other modes of transportation. • Train all staff that may interact with passengers to ensure they are familiar and compliant with these guidelines and those set out by the public health authorities mentioned above. P A S S E N G E R COMMUNICATION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

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Stable and investment grade JHAN TIAFAU HURST hoping this might help him. Unfortunately, kids made fun of him there too. Furthermore, the adult leader of the group noticed that Cho might be developing some mental problems, so he encouraged Cho’s parents to take him to a doctor. But sadly, they did not do it. Cho’s aunt in Korea became increasingly concerned as she heard his parents frequently talk about his older sister but almost never mention Cho. After years of being bullied and abused by other students, Cho became like a wounded, raging bull wanting to destroy everyone in his path. It’s a simple, tragic fact of life: “Hurt people, hurt people.” RAGING/PAGE 7

ON the eve of Independence Day celebration, the Philippines inched one notch in credit rating, another significant step that reaffirms the economic stability of the country on top of belonging to the prestigious league of the investment-grade community of nations. Japan Credit Rating Agency just raised the BBB grade of the Philippines to “A-“ While the Philippines ' economic growth is under downward pressure JCR noted however that this was on account of the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic that resulted in temporary re du c t ion of e conomic activity as the government implements quarantine measures to contain the spread of the virus. For most of us, we only know of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch rating institutions. JCR,

as financial globalization has made progress, emerged as the most remarkable credit rating agency of Japan and is officially recognized in the United States, Europe, Tu r k e y, H o n g K o n g , Indonesia and Thailand among others. But what is the relevance of a sovereign credit rating to countries like the Philippines which is an emerging economy in the world? Among investors credit ratings gives them “insights into the level of risk associated with investing in the debt of a particular count r y, including any political risk”. Last year, Fitch, S&P and Moody’s elevated the credit rating of the Philippines to BBB status which confirmed its investment grade. It was the first time that the country landed in the category and is indubitably a feather

in the cap of Finance Sec. Sonny Dominguez, who heads the economic team of Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte administration. In my long distance inter view with Secretary Dominguez however, he insisted that none of these could have happened if not for the strong leadership of the Pre s i d e nt D ute r te, t he Cabinet members, the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the legislators. Last week’s JCR rating of “A-“, amidst the pandemic and the brouhaha over the antiterrorism bill, was indeed a welcome development. For JCR the country’s “high and sustainable economic growth performance underpinned by solid domestic demand,” m a ke s t h e P h i l ippi n e s investment grade and stable. I t ’s n o t D u t e r t e administration saying that. It’s the prestigious

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JUN LEDESMA credit rating agencies in the world. These eloquently argue against negative issues conjured by Maria Ressa and her foreign financiers, the whining and moribund political opposition and its allies in the radical left that parade as legal fronts who see nothing but gloom in the country. Surely, this is not the kind of economic environment which Ressa described as “worse than any war zone”.

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Philippine Eagles Week celebrated through outreaches

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HE Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) led by executive national vice president Nelson Alonto-Sarapuddin celebrated the 2020 Philippine Eagles Week in these times of COVID-19 crisis solemnly through various outreaches. In a video message, Sarapuddin said that the focus of the celebration this year must be to help the people who have been displaced in the crisis. “As your executive vice president, una sa lahat, alalayan natin ang lahat na nangangailangan ng ating tulong. Huwag mag-alinlangang bigyan ng suporta ang mga nangangailangan,”Sarapuddin said. Sarapuddin is indeed leading as an

example by donating P5,000 to the club where he began his Eagles journey nine years ago – the Metro Cagayan Eagles Club. Coincidentally, the Metro Cagayan Eagles Club also celebrated their ninth anniversary last June 12 with a lunch pack distribution to checkpoints and frontliners from Puerto to Opol thanks to the generosity of Sarapuddin with his P5,000 support. Next, Sarapuddin donated 15 sacks of rice to NMR-1 last June 21. Then he met with the governors of NMR-4, NMR-2, WMR-6 and NMR-3 to turn over assorted goods to be distributed by their respective regions. EAGLES/PAGE 7

The Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) executive national vice president Nelson Alonto-Sarapuddin personally hands over packed goods in Cagayan de Oro City.

CLF brings spiritual hope via global online convention By MARK FRANCISCO

CHRISTIAN Leaders Fellowship – a worldwide denomination founded by South Korean-based evangelist Ock Soo Park – will hold the CLF Online World Conference from June 25 to 27 via Zoom which will be streamed to attendees to the faithful around the world. “We believe God is igniting the greatest comeback of our time. Join us for our first ever virtual conference and spark a comeback for your church and for the evangelism of the true gospel,” CLF Philippines president Abraham Nam. Here in the Philippines, the schedule for the CLF Online World Conference 2020 will be from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. from June 25 to 27 via a Zoom session which can be accessed once participants will register here: https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ 1FAIpQLScOHXYvZB3W CEN4DFw5kVIzAzoEYQE 6z_EhoNQh1wyfZuFc-A/

viewform. There will be an inspirational message from Christian Life Fellowship founder Rev. Ock Soo Park and discussions in Mind Education, Life of Faith, Spiritual Empowering and testimonies by the faithful with a special performance by the Gracias Choir. It was learned that the CLF Online World Conference this year will be offered for free with the administration announcing in a statement that “we understand that many are facing hardships of all sorts in these trying times and to enable as many people to grow in the spirit and receive the peace of Christ through the hearing of the word of God, registration for the conference will be gratuitous.” Since 2017, the CLF World Conference has generated 361,257 participants in nine continents worldwide. It is a global leadership initiative

'Modern Day Champion of Cooperative' gi-award kang Governor Bambi GITAWAG nga Modern Day champion of cooperative ang liderato ni Governor Bambi Emano tungod sa walay hunong nga suporta ug tunol sa ayuda aron makapadayon ug makasugod ang nagkadaiyang kooperatiba sa Misamis Oriental. Adlawng Lunes, Hunyo 22, 2020 atol sa virtual flag raising ceremony personal nga midangat sa buhatan n i G ove r n or B ambi s i Cooperative Development Au t h o r i t y R e g i o n 1 0 Regional Director Glenn Garcia aron itunol ang plaque of recognition alang sa maabtikon nga gobernador sa lalawigan. Dinhi iyang gidayeg ang liderato ni Emano gumikan sa walay undang nga suporta niini sa mga kooperatiba sa lalawigan. "Our pride to award this plaque of recognition to honorable Yevgeny "Bambi" Emano, Governor pf Misamis Oriental for his unselfish and

variant effort of strenghtening the great province of MisOr as one of economically vibrant provinces in the country in the recent years," matud niini. Ang pamaagi sa gobernadr dako og tabang sa kalamboan sa livelihood sa mga kooperatiba sa lalawigan. "His development approach including the growth and viability of cooperatives has primary instruments for livelihood development, solve it to implosive note that democratized development in MisOr where most people in the province took parts as anchor rather than mere beneficiaries learning from the good governor as a modern day champion of cooperatives," matud ni Garcia. Sa iyang bahin malipayon ang amahan sa lalawigan s a i y a n g n a d aw at n g a pasidungog ug gipaabot nga dili kini paghonor lamang kaniya apan tibouk lalawigan

sa Misamis Oriental. "Thank you very much for honoring us for joining us, Thank you CDA for the honor and let me give you an assurance and let me say that I will never stop helping the cooperatives in MisOr as long as I am the Governor as long we have the availble funds we will not stop helping," matud ni Gov Bambi. Nasaksihan sab sa CDA ang pagtunol ayuda ni

Governor Bambi ngadto sa duha ka mga kooperatiba gikan sa lungsod sa Opol ug lungsod sa Binuangan nga mokantidad tanan og P250, 000. Giawhag usab niini ang katawhan nga moapil sa kausa sa kooperatiba gumikan dili lang kaugalingon ang matabangan apan lakip ang pamilya tungod kay sa kooperatiba anaa dinhi ang kalamboan.

that strives to unite Christian leaders through Bible-based theology, implement practical ministry solutions and encourage fellowship rooted in the Gospel. “The Philippines was founded by God and formed

through the Gospel, having endured both difficult and dangerous times throughout its storied history. It is our belief that in these very dark and divided times, God is preparing a Greater Awakening,” Nam said.

Challenges in Education during pandemic RITO J. GERALDE Teacher - I Jasaan National High School Jasaan, Misamis Oriental

The pandemic changed the way people live. In fact, it caused chaos around the globe. It challenged the health care system, the delivery of government services, daily work setup and yes, the delivery of Education in the country. Education in the Philippines will continue amidst the pandemic. This is because the right of every Filipino child should be upheld in any situation. Further, it will be delivered using strategic methods under the new normal. In the coming school year, Department of Education will introduce the distance learning procedures like using Internet and modular mode with a blend of face to face that observes basic measures of wearing face masks and social distancing. E d u c at i o n w i l l b e delivered in almost 180 degrees situation compared to the usual scenario, in a purpose of ensuring the safety and security of its clientele, the students. There are a lot of challenges brought by the pandemic in Education. First is the resources - the expenses of provision of internet and gadgets to be used and reproduction of educational modules. The school can only do so much. This will also add concern to the parents, especially those who belong to lower class population. How Education for all be possible with this obstacle. Thus, the assistance coming from different sectors such

as local government units, businesses and several others is much needed. Second is on how to ensure the effectivity and ef f icienc y of learning among students using the materials. The number of teachers who will guide the implementation and monitor the student performance regularly cannot be compared to the number of students who will be monitored. Thus, parents participation is much needed. The teachers will be needing them when study-athome will be implemented. However, this should be arranged properly because the truth is, parents have their daily woes as well, not to mention that they have to go outside to earn a living. Finally is normalizing this so-called 'new normal.' Before the pandemic, there are a lot of challenges in schools already. Having such situation right now, there is a need for a thorough planning on how to save and uphold Education in the new normal. In a struggle to continue living amidst the threat of COVID-19 health crisis, keys will include proper handling of the crisis and planning, intelligent implementation of both immediate and long-term solutions and most of all, Unity. Putting every strategy into action hand-in-hand will make anything possible, will make us overcome this pandemic together without sacrificing the future of our younger generation.

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Minding the Mind in Times of COVID- 19 By JINKY M. ARNEJO

WATERING my Monstera variegated plants on a Saturday surprised me at how the little trickles of water droplets form a pattern as it bounce off the leaves that has become a little spectacle for me to momentarily behold. It reminds me of the German Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer who said that “The two enemies of human happiness are pain and boredom.” This made me reflect the impact of COVID-19 outbreak to our physical and mental health. Public health measures have shifted the norm. Everyone is directed to stay at home – restrictions only grant leeway to emergencies and essential work and needs. Gettogethers with peers, colleagues, and relatives are prohibited. People are constrained from most of their usual routines and activities. In some cases, they are isolated from their loved ones because of quarantine measures. Our interaction with the outside world has become centered and limited to technology. The “mandated isolation” renders us housebound while yearning for normalcy – an “equalizer” only in terms of how people yearn, but not in terms of how people are affected: Livelihoods are hampered. Healthcare systems are overwhelmed. Businesses have lessened their workforce – temporarily, even permanently, dismissing employees. Health supplies, food, and relief funds are not enough to support survival. Without adequate equipment, healthcare workers are at risk. We are living by the day – uncertain, isolated, and lonely. The “new normal” creates an atmosphere that contributes to stress, depression, and anxiety. The worldwide pandemic poses a serious threat to global mental health. A scholarly article asserts that mental health problems have emerged as inadvertent consequences of “lockdowns” or quarantines, and other public health measures. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “the main psychological impact to date is elevated rates of stress or anxiety.” WHO also predicts heightened “levels of loneliness, depression, harmful alcohol and drug use, and selfharm or suicidal behavior” – all correspondent to the known psychological reactions during a pandemic. Experts warn that focusing and delving entirely on the global trend of COVID-19 infection might divert public attention from the backwash of “psychosocial consequences” which may result in “long-lasting health issues, stigma, and [further] isolation.” However, mental health is a concern that has existed before the onset of the pandemic. Albeit measures operating to address health and economic gaps in the Philippines, its mental healthcare system is not a major priority, and its services are out of reach to most. Research shows that there are only 600 psychiatrists for over 100 million Filipinos. It is not only an issue of uneven distribution of psychiatrists around the country – considering that 400 are in Metro Manila – but a general need for more licensed experts and accessible mental healthcare services.

The National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) records an increase in Filipinos experiencing mental health issues because of the coronavirus pandemic. In comparison, the average 13 to 15 calls a day from May 2019 to February 2020, NCMH received 30 to 35 calls daily from March to May 2020. News articles report that, during the quarantine period, citizens call NCMH due to anxiety-related problems. Now, most of the localities in the country have transitioned to more relaxed community quarantine policies. While this is questionable, given the worsening trend of the situation, it teaches us that health – both physical and mental – is personal. Protection and prevention start with the self. Amid the crisis, NCMH is offering a hotline that is open to the public. Aside from that, other mental health organizations and advocates are helping out with their initiatives. However, the pandemic may have impeded access to mental health services due to health protocols, discomfort with “telehealth” or online measures, unaffordability, etc. These put everyone at risk, especially those who have preexisting mental health problems. Different people cope differently. The emphasis is: we can cope. WHO relays that positive mental health is “a state of well-being” wherein abilities are realized, stress is overcome, and fulfilling work is completed – all while contributing to the community. At a time like this, survival, safety, and well-being are the top priorities; we must strengthen our physical and mental health. However, when one stays at home longer, there is a tendency for a decreased activity such as prolonged sitting or lying down. Engaging in physical activities is one of the most effective ways of coping. These activities may include exercising, moving around the house, doing chores, gardening, and others. “Your mind and body are intimately connected,” says Dr. Srini Pillay, a contributor in Harvard Health Blog. As physical activity can be beneficial for physical well-being, it can yield benefits for mental well-being. On this, researchers found that consistent physical activity “decreases symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression in a dose-responsive manner”. Thus, varying intensities of physical activity result in varied effects on mental health. Related studies reason that, although boosting activity can garner more benefits, their results show that even less than the recommended physical activity can inspire positive mental health. As encouraged by the University of Nevada, Reno, “It all adds up.” Less is better than none at all. The important thing is to start and to continue. And if one will just take a look around, there are many things and events even in a minute scale --- like the marching of the ants, the swaying of the leaves and the tussle, tumble of kittens, the innocent look of a child --- will lead one to realize that in this time of isolation we can fill our minds with positive and happy thoughts. As Schopenhauer puts it, “It is difficult to find happiness within oneself, but it is impossible to find it anywhere else.”

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Italpinas Dev’t Corp. Boosted An Increase Of Sales Reservation for May 2020

co-friendly Real Estate developer Italpinas Development Corporation, through its Cagayan de Oro Branch Office at Uptown Cagayan de Oro, recorded a 467% increase in sales reservations last May 2020 (compared to the same month last year). This was another record high for the company, achieved despite the on-going pandemic. “The first semester continues to be encouraging. We are not seeing any kind of reduction in terms of the demand in the market. The market remains quite healthy. We want to thank our valued clients and our committed sales force for showing their support throughout." said Ms. Gladys M. Echano, IDC- Sales Director The coronavirus pandemic has been, to say the least, grim for businesses. Widespread layoffs and furloughs have prompted about 17 percent of the country's unemployment rate. But during this upheaval, Cagayan de Oro IDC Sales

Office has been thriving because of dramatic shifts in consumer behavior on green building's health benefits and investment purposes. IDC said its property sales have been “encouraging” in the first semester of the year, giving the company confidence that it can at least match last year’s growth. The company believes in times like this IDC’s

environmentally friendly developments are more relevant than ever. IDC will focus on optimizing its existing portfolio of investment properties namely Primavera City at Uptown Cagayan de Oro. The company currently has two major projects. Primavera City in Cagayan de Oro is a cluster of seven buildings to be developed in four

phases. Miramonti Green Residences, on the other hand, is located inside Light and Industry Science Park in Santo Tomas, Batangas, and will be developed in two phases. Citta Bella, the second phase at Primavera City, is the newest building. It is the next ecofriendly building that will rise at Primavera City’s Uptown Cagayan de Oro location, along the junction of P.N Roa Ave. and Masterson Ave. The first phase at Primavera City, (called Citta Verde) is in ongoing construction, with completion targetted before the end of this year. Phase 3 is Citta Grande, which is now in permitting stages. The last Phase (Phase 4) will be Citta Alta. With its unique design philosophy, IDC™ is committed to sustainable developments in harmony with the environment to bring value to investors, end-users, and the community. Being first movers in this field, IDC™ has proven its concept with the success of its projects.

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Raging... from page 4

In other words, people who are hurting inside usually react by hurting other people around them. In fact, most of our anger in one way or another is caused by some type of pain. Maybe you are still angry because of the ways you’ve been hurt or humiliated in your life. It may have happened years ago, but your emotional pain has not completely stopped. But the great news is if you will ask Jesus to come in to your heart and take control of your life, He can start healing your wounds. He will also give you the strength to forgive those people who hurt you. It is then that you can finally be free to move forward and start fully experiencing God’s beautiful plan for your life. Just think a minute…

Guidelines... from page 4

possible – and reduce touch points at operational levels, such as ticketing, payments, identification, check-in, etc. • Where possible, use face masks and gloves when interacting with passengers. • Sanitize high-touch areas frequently using products and disinfectants approved by the EPA and local health authorities for effectiveness against COVID-19. TOUR OPERATORS WILL ENDEAVOR TO: Have personal protection equipment, such as face masks, hand sanitizer, and wipes available for passengers, as needed, or advise passengers where such items may be required for their tour. • Provide oversight of and ensure compliance with the TOURCARE Guidelines for Tour Operators related to staff, suppliers, and passengers. • Provide a downloadable leaflet to all passengers describing these guidelines and recommendations or direct passengers to where such information is available. • Communicate the health and sanitization procedures passengers will encounter throughout their trip as far as reasonably possible.

Anxiety...

from page 4 threatening is walking behind you on your way home in the dark – it means you might have trouble recalling the details of their face. A drawnout stressful situation can also ravage the working memory, making even the simplest tasks feel more difficult than they used to be. “We’re talking about anxiety and stress that’s not acute,” says Laine. “It’s related to a deeply uncertain future. You don’t know – does it continue this summer, this autumn? Nobody knows. It’s leading us to a more chronic anxiety situation.” New situations. New experiences. While collecting data for an as-yet-unpublished study on working memory training this spring, Laine says he and his team asked about 200 people from the UK

and North America whether they had anxiety specifically linked to the pandemic. Sustained anxiety can also cause insomnia, explains Oliver Robinson of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London. “Lack of sleep is a really good way of impairing working memory,” he says. “If you’re not sleeping as well, that’s a great way to wreck it.” Even if you’re not explicitly aware of being more on edge, “it’s something you’re processing,” adds Robinson. Working memory problems might also be due in part to a cognitive load that’s overwhelming your brain’s capacity. Ducking out to the shops used to be a mundane activity. Now with Covid-19, there are many more steps in the process that increase anxiety and mental load, wrote Kate Morgan. The good news is you can exercise working memory. There are lots of ‘brain games’ out there, but playing most of them, experts agree, doesn’t do anything except make you better at that game. “Cognitive training games don’t make me better at remembering my shopping list,” says Robinson. “That’s like trying to train people to play tennis by having them run.” In other words, rebooting your working memory may also mean cutting down on your news consumption and considering a break from social media. But the most effective thing to do might simply be to convince yourself it’s OK to be struggling. That helped me a lot for several days.... +++ Email: doringklaus@gmail. com or follow me in Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin or visit my www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

Coal... from page 1

and chemical products, sugar, coco vegetable and oil, beverage, feeds, textiles, laundry, paper, metal as well as non-metallic products. Based on data culled from the Department of Energy (DOE), the coal consumption of the power generation sector had been higher by 2.55 million metric tons last year from 26.101 million MT in 2018. Cement use was roughly flattish as this hovered at 2.708 million MT in 2018, according to the energy department’s data; while the consumption of other industries had been down from 2.027 million MT in 2018. Of last year’s coal demand, 26.897 million MT had been imported, which was just slightly up from 26.30 million MT in 2018. Domestically sourced coal had been at 5.029 million MT, according to the DOE. For the usage of the power sector, coal imports were mainly procured from Australia, Indonesia and

Russia; while for the cement industry, these had been sourced from Indonesia and Russia. The imported coal re qu i re m e nt s of ot h e r industries had been from China, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Peru, Russia, South Africa and Vietnam. On the Philippine coal exports, it had doubled to 10.242 million MT in 2019 from 5.054 million MT the previous year; and the biggest buyer last year was still China which gobbled up 9.890 million MT. The othercountries that purchased Philippine coal had been Taiwan, India and Thailand. Domestic production of coal also inched up last year to 15.273 million MT from 13.055 million MT in 2018. Bulk of local production was from Semirara Mining and Power Corporation of the Consunji group at 15.189 million MT. The other coal mines that yielded fraction of the country’s coal output last year were those of Samaju Corporation and Lima Coal Development Corp. in Batan Island in Albay; SKI Energy Resources Inc., Il Rey’c Coal Mining Exploration Corp., BBB Mining & Energ y C o r p a n d F i r s t As i a n Resources & Mining Corp in Southern Cebu; then Forum Cebu Coal Corp., Adlaon Energy Development Corp. and Ibalong Resources D e vel opme nt C or p. i n Northern Cebu. The other domestic coal producers that contributed to last year’s output were Gu i d anc e Manage me nt Corporation in Negros; Great Wall Mining & Power Corp. and Smart Mining & Resources Dev’t Corp. in Surigao Del Sur; Philippine National Oil CompanyExploration Corporation (PNOC-EC), Filipinas Systems Inc. and A Blackstone Energy Corp. in Zamboanga del Sur. State-run PNOC-EC also turned in production from its Isabela coal mine last year.

Cleared... from page 1

at the Northern Mindanao Medical Center found all the seven employees to be negative of COVID-19. T h e d i s c o v e r y t h at s e ve n te l c o e mpl oye e s tested positive without the knowledge of local health authorities created an outcry here last week. Mayor Oscar Moreno immediately slammed the telco companies and the private diagnostic laboratories here. Moreno s aid t hes e companies were “irresponsible” when they left the employees to fend for themselves after taking the rapid tests. “I just want them to realize the extent of what they had done, how the results of their rapid diagnostic test (RDT), even if not yet confirmatory, had caused anxiety on the employees, their families and their community,” the mayor said Moreno turned his ire

on two private diagnostic laboratories here and warned them he would revoke their license to operate here. The management of one private laboratory had already apologized while the City Health Office is still awaiting word from the other. Retuya stressed that rapid test is not a stand-alone test and should be accompanied by the reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), which he said is more than 90 percent accurate. Moreno has already issued an executive order making it mandatory for lab tests to inform the City Health Office before they conduct any rapid tests to walk-in and company clients.

Flights... from page 1

high demand for ManilaDavao-Manila flights. Several returning passengers have been stranded in Manila for several months amid lockdown in several parts of the country during the period of enhanced community quarantine and after the national government eased the travel restrictions early this month. She said domestic commercial flights resumed last June 8. City Tourism Officer Generose Tecson said in a text message that Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia have resumed once weekly commercial flights to Davao coming from Manila, Cebu, and Clark in Pampanga. Duterte said international flights were supposed to resume last June 22 but airline companies like Cebu Pacific and SilkAir, which service Davao-Singapore-Davao, and Cathay Dragon, servicing Davao-Hong Kong-Davao, have decided to cancel their flights until end of July 2020. “Why? I don’t know. They did not give a reason,” she said. On March 17, or two days after health authorities here confirmed the region’s first COVID-19 case, Duterte ordered the suspension of domestic and international flights effective immediately in pursuance of Presidential Proclamation 922 placing the country “in a state of public

health emergency in relation to national security” As of June 22, Department of Health-Davao reported 474 (COVID-19) cases in the region: 389 in Davao City, 29 in Davao del Norte, 20 in Davao del Sur, 11 in Davao de Oro, 21 in Davao Oriental, and four in Davao Occidental. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

Eagles... from page 5

In Cagayan de Oro City, S ar apu d d i n p e r s on a l l y witnessed rice distribution at barangays Camaman-an and Mambuaya. The Philippine Eagles We e k i s a n c h o r e d o n Proclamation No. 600 signed by then President Fidel Ramos declaring June 15 to 22 of each year as Philippine Eagles Week. Founded in Quezon City in 1979, The Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) is a socio-civic organization with a guiding principle of service through strong brotherhood and fraternal ties among its members as keystone to humanitarian service.

Trips...

from page 2

Yusop assured that the health and safety protocols are strictly implemented in the facility by giving passengers control numbers and urging them to follow social distancing by following the markings on the floor, handwashing and thermal gun upon inspection. She said commuters also need to step on the footbath before getting in the bus and rub the hands with sanitizer, before handing over the control number to the conductor which leads passenger to the seat, assigned for him to take during the trip. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines) DEED EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Know all men by these presents:

That the late SPS. GERTRUDES ALAVANZA who died on June 28, 2017 and MOISES T. TABOCLAON who died on July 29, 1996 both died at SAN PEDRO, INITAO, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, LEFT NO LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT and LEFT NO KNOWN DEBTS TO ANY PERSON, FIRM OR ENTITY; that the said deceased at the time of their death, left a certain property situated in Jampason, Initao, Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao and more particularly described as follows; with TAX DECLARATION NO. : 21-000201144 Lot No. 2513 classifies as Agricultural land containing an area of 0.5510 and Residential Land containing an area of 500 and has been the subject of an EXTRA-KUDICIAL PARTITION AMONG HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF GERTRUDES ALAVANZA, filed by the heirs of GERTRUDES ALAVANZA and MOISES T. TABOCLAON, per DOC #231; PAGE #46; BOOK #XV; Series of 2018 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO.

That the late FRANCISCO A. SALCEDO died on July 21, 2017 in 7021 Arum st., Xavier Estate subd., Cagayan de Oro City and Janeta B. Salcedo died March 13, 2005 in 09 Corrales Extension, Cagayan de Oro City, the decedents were the conjugal owners of the properties more particularly described as follows, left a parcel of land with A. Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-62184 situated in the District of Macasandig, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR (274) SQUARE METERS, more or less, B. Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-8140 situated in the Dist. Of Macabalan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTEEN (218) SQUARE METERS, more or less, C. Tax Declaration No. 22000300129 situated in Linangkayan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 0.5178 Hectares, D. Tax De c larat i o n N o. G - 0 0 6 4 3 6 situated in 009 Int. Corrales Extn., Barangay 22, Cagayan de Oro City, Two Storey Residential Building, Type III-B, E. Tax Declaration No. G-006439, Situated in 0089 Int. Corrales Extn., Barangay 22, Cagayan de Oro City, Two Storey Residential Bulding, Type II-C, and has been the subject of DEED EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of FRANCISCO A. SALCEDO, per DOC #496; PAGE #100; BOOK #XXVIII; series of 2020, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ROBERT N. GUMALING, JR.

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EXTRA-KUDICIAL PARTITION AMONG HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF GERTRUDES ALAVANZA KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Know all men by these presents: That the late FRANKLIN A. CORRALES passed away last November 14, 2019 in Calaanan, Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, the decedebt was registered owner of vehicle, more particularly described as follows Make: Mitsubishi, Montero Sports GLX, Engine No.: 4N15UCN7819, Plate: NCS 6317, the decedent died without any will and testament and left no debts, and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, filed by the heirs of FRANKLIN A. CORRALES, per DOC #123; PAGE #25; BOOK #XXVIII; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ROBERT N. GUMALING, JR. BWM: June 10, 17 & 24, 2020

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51Talk’s Social Media Campaign Brings Attention to Teach from Home “Online education goes mainstream due to COVID-19, providing brand-new remote job opportunity for Pilipino.”

HE Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said on May 20 that his department estimated around 4 to 5 million Filipinos will be unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic, following the month-long nationwide lockdown. Though lockdowns have been effectively flattening the infection curve, the trade-off is painful. As tourism, trade, and consumption drastically drop during the lockdowns, Philippine labour market may face an even more gloomy future. Though the onsite job opportunities keep shrinking in the following months, another chance is opening for the Filipinos who have to work from home. Since February, the

COVID-19 pandemic has forced K-12 school districts to close, and sent more than 290 million children and youths home, data from UNESCO showed. Learning online has then become the only choice. This increase in demand has boosted online education platforms like 51Talk in China. 51Talk is China’s largest online English education company, and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (COE) in 2016. It brings together students and teachers for live, online English lessons. By providing students across China with access to the world’s best quality education, 51Talk is achieving its mission of helping China speak with the world.

According to 51Talk, there is a shortage of 500,000 foreign English-language teachers in China. The company said it now has 10 million registered students, and more than 20,000 partner teachers in the Philippines. The founder and CEO of 51Talk, Jack Huang, see the outbreak as a turning point in the online education industry. “With the exploding demand for English-speaking teachers in China, there is probably never been a better time than right now to teach English online.” Huang said, adding that they still need 30,000 more teachers by 2020. Amid the pandemic, online teacher turned out to be one of the least affected job. Many online teachers

in the Philippines typically work from home, which insulated them from the home quarantine measures that have devastated other businesses. At the same time, being an online teacher can be very rewarding. In 2019, the average monthly salary in the Philippines was about 50.6 thousand Philippine pesos, meanwhile a 51Talk online teacher earns more than 60,000 pesos per month. “Due to the increasing number of students in 51Talk, the home-based job is very profitable and meaningful,” said Selphie, a five-year online teacher with 51Talk. “Not only do we get to teach regularly but we also get to learn more about Chinese culture from students of all ages. It has always been fun exchanging ideas with them and knowing that you're helping them talk to the world more confidently, one class at a time.” Recently, a post of 51Talk has generated a great deal of attention on social media. In the post, the founder and CEO of 51Talk Jack Huang called the Filipinos to join 51Talk as online teachers, to together combat the coronavirus job losses. “If the pandemic took your job, then 51Talk can offer you a new one,” said Huang through the video, adding that “There is probably never been a better time than right

now to teach English online.” Renowned actress Dimples Romana also stands with 51Talk. She reposted the video on May 26 and stated to her over 200,000 fans that “earning from home is one of the best ways to adapt to the new normal”. “I know that livelihood of some of our Kababayans out there is affected by the current health crisis”, She said, “51Talk is a good opportunity for anyone amidst the pandemic.” “The pandemic has put thousands of jobs at risk, and this has been particularly hard for the Philippines’ single mothers,” Sophia, a single mother of two commented. “51Talk brings light to our lives. As English is my mother tongue, the

only thing I need to be an online English teacher is a reliable internet connection and a laptop.” As Huang see it, Filipino have natural advantages to be online English teacher. “The Philippines is one of the best English-speaking countries in Asia. Filipino teachers have standard American pronunciation. More than 1 million Filipinos work at call centres in the United States,” said Jack Huang. “All you need is a stable internet connection, a laptop, a built-in or external webcam, a headset, and a quiet space to teach.” Looking for an ideal job amid outbreak? Here comes the perfect solution: Being an online teacher with 51Talk.