Philippines

For more than a month, a lot of things has changed and everyone is still adjusting with the sudden lockdown in many areas in the country. However,  many quarantine laws would be eased, some non-essential companies will be permitted to reopen, and the so-called “new standard” would remain in effect in places where the number of COVID-19 cases is considered …

As COVID-19’s human toll continues in its catastrophic progression, the world desperately awaits a vaccine that could put an end to the pandemic. Researchers are exploring all manner of possible vaccinations: live attenuated (pathogen weakened) vaccinations, inactivated (killed) vaccines, vector-based vaccines, protein subunit vaccines, DNA vaccines, mRNA vaccines — everything with their respective advantages and drawbacks. Even the BCG TB …

As the Philippines passed the point in the month-long enhanced community quarantine to counter the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it could be a timely time to partially revive public and mass transportation – at least for the benefit of health workers and other frontline staff since the struggle is real as they spend their energy at work and getting stressed …

The sacrifices that physicians, nurses and other first responders in the Philippines are working well to care for people with Coronavirus have earn outpouring recognition and gratitude. But another group of employees who endanger their safety in carrying out their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic is not receiving nearly as much attention: the garbage collectors of the country. As frontlines …

Cebu Mayor Edgardo Labella has said on his Facebook page that there were 63 more inmates that has contracted the dreaded Covid19 virus, bringing the number of Cebu Jail inmates tested positive for the Coronavirus above 200, now at a staggering number of 207. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region 7 has already ordered the isolation of …

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in a recent news interview confirmed that he will be increasing the reward for finding the coveted vaccine for COVID19 from PHP 10 million to PHP 50 million, with a possibility of it increasing to PHP 100 million. He stated as well that very moment the vaccine is out, He would immediately lift the ECQ. He …

This question always pops up, often with a lot of responses. Some claim that there’s no definition of “Art.” There are many ways we could go about this. The method or object of intentionally arranging objects in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions is often known as art. It covers a range of human actions, inventions, and …

The Arctic Circle Trail is truly north of the Arctic Circle for its entire length, which ensures that no nightfall happens in mid-summer and ordinary trekkers will enjoy the wild and barren tundra for the brief summer season simply by following stone-built cairns. Keeping in mind that there is completely nowhere to get supplies on the road, the hard thing …

Since the unfolding of the novel coronavirus epidemic, the modern wedding industry is facing an unparalleled challenge and couples are cutting down their celebrations. Of course, the overall threat to public health posed by the virus is of great concern, as is the future of small businesses, wages, rent and mortgage payments, food and resources and our ability to travel. …

Standing in the midst of a worldwide pandemic under quarantine is exhausting enough so consider the extra burden of being pregnant. Researchers are just starting to realize how COVID-19 will impact pregnant women and their unborn children and as the community is focused on protecting the disabled and other disadvantaged populations, pregnant women may be ignored. During breastfeeding, the immune …