PROMO: Subway's 12 Subs of Christmas Discount Deal Now Available!

I was really stuffed with all the meat and pasta that was served last Noche Buena (Christmas eve dinner) and until now we're still serving the food leftovers from it. My stomach is somehow starting to have a hard time digesting all the pork, beef, and pasta I've been having. So I decided to eat something fresh and healthy today. I still have the Christmas blues so I'm lazy to cook and that's why when I learned about Subway's 12 Subs of Christmas Discount Deal, it's perfect for me!

Go Beyond Ordinary with Kojiesan’s Improved Lotions

These lotions deliver 72-hour moisture lock to keep skin soft and smooth longer.

Kojiesan has always been committed to making its products better than ever. After introducing the newest kojic acid skin lightening innovation called Zero Pigment Light, this brand is once again pushing itself further to Go Beyond Ordinary with its improved line of lotions.

Kojiesan Skin Lightening Body Lotion with HydroMoist and Kojiesan Skin Lightening Body Lotion SPF25 with HydroMoist are now infused with the Zero Pigment Light technology, its latest Kojic Acid skin lightening innovation that zeroes in on your dark spots, age spots, scars, melasma, and hyperpigmentation giving you a lighter even skin tone.

Moisturizing the skin is an important step in keeping it soft, radiant, and healthy-looking all day long. Both Kojiesan’s lotions contain HydroMoist, a new formulation that gives hydration to your skin while locking in the moisture. Kojiesan Skin Lightening Body Lotion with HydroMoist has a light, non-greasy formula that’s easily absorbed to help restore and strengthen your skin barrier and minimize the appearance of rough skin and stretch marks. What’s more, it delivers on a unique 72-hour moisture lock that keeps skin soft and smooth longer. Meanwhile, Kojiesan Skin Lightening Body Lotion SPF25 with HydroMoist also contains UVA/UVB Filters to protect your skin from harsh environmental factors that can lead to skin damage and hasten the onset of wrinkles and other signs of skin aging. Plus, both lotion variants are dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic, and paraben-free.

You Can Now Buy Bio-Fit Plus Vitamins in Lazada!

Distance learning has been a challenge for both my daughter and I. I think I'm feeling more stressed than my daughter because I think she's already adapting to the changes. Of course, we still prefer the face-to-face learning, but for now, she is adjusting. She has been using Bio-Fit Plus Multivitamins Syrup since the beginning of her distance learning and I have to say it works well for her. It contains essential daily vitamins needed to keep her healthy and active such as Lysine, Taurine, Chlorella, Vitamin C, B Vitamins, and Zinc. 

The picture above is my daughter celebrating their virtual Halloween school event which is why she's wearing a costume. 

Good News!

You can now purchase Bio-Fit Plus Multivitamins in Lazada! Choose any of the promos they are offering below and click the link to go directly to the Lazada site: 

1. 8% discount for every purchase of  BIO-FIT PLUS 120ML
2. 10% discount for every purchase of BIO-FIT PLUS 250ML

Promo runs until December 8, 2020 so buy now! 

TECNO Mobile Launches TECNO Spark 6 Series

 TECNO Mobile launches new AI-powered, revolutionary TECNO Spark 6 Series - A smartphone for the masses 

6 new enhancements bring users an elevated immersive experience, along with more powerful cameras, multiple Bluetooth sharing, bigger screens, higher capacity and faster speeds

Recognizing the evolving need for high-performing, multi-tasking and affordable smartphones during these challenging times, global premier mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile has launched its latest innovation, the TECNO Spark 6 Series.

Casa Elmira Caramel Cake Review

We finally found a delicious caramel cake here in the south! I was looking for some caramel cakes online and I discovered Casa Elmira's Facebook page where they're selling caramel cakes as their specialty cakes. The designs were beautiful and captivating so we were convinced to try it out. 

Helping Stray Cats and Dogs: Groups You Can Contact If You Want to Help

My Facebook account is connected with people who loves animals, more often with domestic animals like dogs and cats. I get to see funny animal videos and pictures that people share which makes me smile. On the other hand, I also see animals being abused or neglected by owners. I can't help but cringe to the thought of people neglecting their pets. I also feel helpless because the location of the reported animal is too far or worse, the location is not reported - someone just posted a picture. 

From Blogging to Becoming an Influencer

How My Blogging Journey Began

The first time I started blogging using Eyes on Manila was back in 2011. It started when I wanted to share people all the wonderful (and bad) things that I experienced from the food I bought, from a restaurant that we dined in, or from a place that we visited.  I had this passion of sharing my food experiences.

We Bought General's Lechon for My Sister's Birthday

I am not personally a fan of lechon or roasted pork because the last time I tasted lechon was back when I was a kid and I remember it tasted bland and the skin was a bit elastic like rubber which was also tasteless. Ever since then, it has been clueless to me why Filipinos love lechon for special occasions. 

Yesterday was my sister's 41st birthday and she wanted to have lechon to celebrate the occasion. Luckily, another sister of ours is generous enough to sponsor the lechon because we've been talking about having one in our home for 5 years now. Lechon is very expensive so it takes thorough budget planning if you really want to have one. 

TECNO Mobile Launched The Pouvoir 4

TECNO Mobile launched the Pouvoir 4 - a smartphone with four days lasting power* 

With 6000mAh extraordinary battery life, it can last up to four days straight without charging! 

TECNO Mobile launched on September 17, 2020 the latest addition to its popular Pouvoir series, Pouvoir 4. True to the meaning of “pouvoir”, the smartphone comes with a powerful battery life at 6000mAh, capable of powering the smartphone for four days straight with just a single charge. In combination with the smartphone’s 32GB + 3GB for the Pouvoir 4 and 64GB + 4GB , 128GB + 6GB for the Pouvoir 4 Pro memory which truly delivers a smooth, glitch-free gaming experience, the Pouvoir 4 proves that it’s one of the most hardworking and performing mobile devices in the market today. 

 Pouvoir 4 is also equipped with a 13 megapixel (MP) artificial intelligence (AI) quad camera, two 2MP cameras and an AI lens at the rear, and an 8MP dual flash camera at the front. Its 7-inch HD+ Drop Display offers the best gaming and video viewing experience. The ‘Pouvoir-ful’ smartphone runs on TECNO Mobile’s HiOS 6.0, which is built on Android Q. 

 Pouvoir 4 flaunts a premium glossy and sleek design, and is packed with a range of cool features. This includes Face Unlock, Fingerprint Sensor for optimized security, and a dedicated button on the side that launches a virtual Google Assistant at any time. Whether it’s for communication, entertainment, or creativity, a smartphone that is capable of keeping up with your daily activities is a must-have. For those who need to be Always Power On, Pourvoir 4 is the answer. The ‘Pouvoir-ful’ smartphone, with TECNO Mobile’s HiOS 6.0 built on Android Q, comes in a variety of colors, and may be purchased from partner retail stores at Php4590 for the Pouvoir 4, Php5990 and Php6990 for the Pouvoir 4 Pro. 

For more information, visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph or visit store http://bit.ly/TecnoStoresPH . Also follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook for exciting updates. 

About TECNO Mobile TECNO Mobile is a premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings. Upholding the brand essence of “Expect More”, TECNO is committed to giving the masses access to latest technology at accessible prices, allowing the consumers to reach beyond their current limitations and uncover a world of possibilities. TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations across a product portfolio featuring smartphones, tablets, and feature phones. TECNO is a major global player with presence in around 60 emerging markets across the world. It is also the global Official Tablet and Handset Partner of Manchester City Football Club. For more information, please visit: www.tecno-mobile.com

Shapewear for All Types of Women

Shapewears are beginning to become popular to women in all walks in life in the hopes of achieving a better body shape. It’s good news, too, that there are also plenty of available sizes for plus size women in my previous post. 

What You Need To Carry on a Long Bicycle Ride

A long bicycle ride is an excellent way to get a workout, explore the countryside and make memories. Whether you’re gearing up for your first long road trip or taking on another thrilling adventure, find out what you need to carry. Gear up and look for electric bicycles for sale for a unique way to adventure on two wheels.

Omelette Muffins with Highlands Corned Beef

Omelette Muffins Recipe

This is very easy to make and convenient to bring along to the office or school (once the pandemic is over) because you can simply put it in a container without mess. It's oil-free, too, because there's no oil used.   

Help Save The Environment - The Best Uses For Sustainable Mylar Bags

When looking for ways to package food and other perishable items, mylar bags offer a sustainable, effective alternative for long-term storage. For business owners, mylar can be used to give food or medicinal products a professional, customized appearance while still preserving the freshness and safely securing the contents. While laminated roll stock or similar options may be a suitable option for businesses that already have the necessary equipment to create pouches and other packaging solutions, custom-made mylar bags are designed to be ready to fill and distribute.

Chocolate Mousse: Inspired by Nancy Drew's Midnight in Salem Mystery Game

Do you like mysteries and detective stories? Nancy Drew: Midnight in Salem is just the right game for you! Games like these is like a breath of fresh air for those who wanted to focus more on solving mysteries and using their mind (and imagination) to solve a case - just like a detective :) 

Game Story

Nancy Drew unexpectedly finds herself in Salem, Massachusetts investigating an arson on the Hathorne estate. The Hathorne House was originally constructed by Judge John Hathorne, inquisitor of the infamous Salem witch trials and the final home to 102-year-old Frances Tuttle, his last direct descendant. When Tuttle passed away, the estate became city property and while the mayor was seeking a manager to oversee the estate the home burst into flames. The ongoing investigation has turned up little evidence but concerned citizens have accused Mei Parry of arson and are pressuring the police to arrest the secretive teenager. As Nancy races to uncover the truth behind the arson, she discovers connections to the house’s past with the Salem trials and finds herself drawn into a struggle with supernatural events that she simply can’t explain. Nancy’s convictions are put to the test. Are the ghosts real? Has Salem’s dark history come to life, or is there someone else to blame? Time is short, and Nancy must find the answers before the clock strikes midnight.

Where to buy Nancy Drew: Midnight in Salem? You may get them at at Her Interactive's official website at https://www.herinteractive.com/shop-games/33-nancy-drew-midnight-in-salem/

Insights

Nancy Drew: Midnight in Salem stands out from the rest of the games because it tackles a dark history of Salem that includes witchcraft and the supernatural. It's definitely a story I want to face head on as a detective, at least in character in the game :)  

Empty street scene from Nancy Drew: Midnight in Salem

   

From the title itself, I guess you'd be expecting a lot of night scenes throughout the game. It kind of gives you that Halloween feels that brings chills (and excitement) down your spine. I have to admit I haven't finished the game yet because my brain doesn't cooperate with me. The puzzles and riddles are quite a challenge for me. So if you think you can solve these kinds of brain teasers, then this is definitely for you. 

My Love for Food

As always, food scenes from games or even in movies or TV series really catches my eye. I also love food scenes from anime shows because they really look realistic and it really waters my mouth. As for Midnight in Salem, here are some delicious-looking food shots taken from the game: 

At the Cafe (Look at those gorgeous desserts!)

Baking Ingredients

 I actually tried baking one of my favorite desserts inspired by Midnight in Salem. 

My baking ingredients 

The word, "midnight," gave me the idea of chocolate because they're both dark in color. I chose bittersweet chocolate because night times are always bittersweet - sometimes it gives you scary memories and sometimes, it gives you beautiful and fun ones like Trick or Treat :) 

Chocolate mixing

As I was mixing the melted chocolate while making the chocolate mousse, I remembered how witches are portrayed in cartoons on how they make their potions - they stand in front of a giant iron pot where they combine all those weird ingredients and then mix it slowly while they do their sinister laugh. 

Homemade chocolate mousse (before solving a case)

Homemade chocolate mousse (after solving a case!)

Just like the feeling after solving a very difficult case and also saving another person's life in the process, it's as delicious as eating a bittersweet chocolate mousse! 

Chocolate mousse ingredients: 

• 500 grams bittersweet chocolate couverture 
• 300 grams heavy whipping cream
• 5 grams instant coffee powder dissolved in
• 10 grams hot water
• 800 grams heavy whipping cream, chilled

For the topping, I just used whipped cream in can (just spray as much as you want), choco cereal (best alternative is choco shavings or choco sprinkles), and an Oreo cookie. 

Instructions: 

1. Chop the bittersweet chocolate couverture and place in a large bowl. Make sure they're small enough so they can melt easily when heated. 

2. Combine heavy whipping cream and coffee solution in a heavy saucepan and bring to boiling point over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

3. Pour hot cream mixture over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Allow to stand for a minute or two, then stir mixture until smooth and glossy. Cool to room temperature.

4. Place chilled heavy whipping cream in a mixer bowl. Whip cream to medium peak stage. 

5. Gently place scoops of whipped cream into chocolate mixture

6. You can place the mousse into goblets or glasses (entirely up to you). Chill for at least 4 hours to set the mousse.

CONTEST/GIVEAWAY TIME

Do you like to cook and experiment with ingredients? HeR Interactive is running a “Nancy Drew® Games Summer Cookoff” cooking contest with fun prizes! Check out the HeR Interactive contest page for more details: 

https://www.herinteractive.com/nancy-drew-games-cooking/ 

You can also get the Nancy Drew : Midnight in Salem in their website:

https://www.herinteractive.com/shop-games/33-nancy-drew-midnight-in-salem/

Also, get a chance to win a game code by just commenting on this post about my dish. You may post your comments below this post. Comments/suggestions are welcome! 

#NancyDrewGamesCooking 

Nachos with Corned Beef: Dish Inspired By a Nancy Drew Mystery Game (Plus a Game Code Giveaway)

COVID-19 pandemic has really made us all home bound, but for good reasons. Staying at home helps stop the virus from spreading so it's the least we can do as good citizens. Staying at home for a long time does make life mentally challenging, though, but don't let it stop you from stimulating your mind! 

Do you remember Nancy Drew? Yup, the popular mystery series that everyone in my school was talking about back in the 90s! I actually lost touch about its development when I reached college. Now, I'm surprised and excited to know that Nancy Drew has actually evolved into mystery PC games! You can now enjoy and experience what's it like for Nancy to solve mysteries. 

Where Do I Buy Groceries Online During ECQ (Extended Community Quarantine)

Believe it or not, I haven't left my house since March 2020 due to the threat of COVID-19. There are plenty of people living in our house; two of them are my kids and one is my mom who is a senior citizen so I chose to stay indoors no matter what it takes. 

Make Money In Real Estate

Back in the 90s, I remember my parents buying properties in certain areas in the provinces and they said it was an “investment.” They said they could sell it at a higher price after 5 or 10 years, which is true actually. Some properties they were able to sell at a higher value, but there are some properties that they sold without earning any profits.

Home Improvement : How To Tint Your Windows

Have you ever thought of putting tints to your windows? Thanks to quarantine period, I had a lot of time to think and reflect on how to improve our bedroom. Our bedroom is situated at the side of the house where the sun sets daily so it's really hot during the afternoons. Even if our air conditioning is on, the heat of the sun's rays still goes through the windows even with blinds or curtains. Since my husband works in the same bedroom and my children will be having their distance learning inside their rooms, I thought of a way to somehow block or lessen the sunlight without actually blocking the beautiful view of the trees outside and that is by putting window tints. 

Bio-Fit Plus: The Complete Multivitamins

Vitamins are essential nowadays especially now that there's a pandemic. We have to strengthen our immune system by eating nutritious foods, exercise, and good amount of sunlight. But because of the pandemic, my kids cannot get outside and since both of my kids are picky eaters, they lack the vitamins they need from what they eat so they really need food supplements to "supplement" them with their nutrition requirements. 

My kids used to take two vitamins separate vitamin syrups; one for ascorbic acid and zinc, and the other is for vitamin B, iron, and other vitamin essentials. It's actually a bit expensive buying separate bottles. But thanks to Bio-Fit Plus food supplement syrup, I don't need to buy separate bottles of vitamins anymore because Bio-Fit Plus is already complete with Vitamins A, C, B Vitamins, D, E, Lysine, Taurine, and Chlorella among others. Just one teaspoon of this baby and my kid is good to go. 

Cold Season

True Story: My two kids suffered from colds last week. There are no recommended cure for colds, but rest and lots of fluids. But our pediatrician said to continue their vitamins even when they're sick so I was lucky because the time we got our Bio-Fit vitamins was their first day of having a cold. I simply followed the one-teaspoon-per-day instruction for my kids.

I'm not sure if it's because of the vitamins or not, but even if they had colds, they never skipped a meal. Normally when they have colds, even me,  they usually skip meals because they don't have the appetite, so I'm quite thankful that they still ate their food on time. I guess that's why on the 3rd day, I noticed significant improvement to their health; their noses weren't clogged anymore and their colds didn't turn into coughs. I'm not saying the vitamins did it because I have no direct proof that it did, but I'm just glad they didn't have coughs from their colds.    

When is Best Time To Take Vitamins

While I was doing some window shopping inside Mercury Drug, a saleslady was there promoting some vitamins. I forgot what vitamins that was, but I remembered one thing that she said to me. She said that vitamins are more effective when kids drink them before they sleep. I was quite confused because usually in commercials or TV shows, we see kids drinking vitamins after eating their breakfast or lunch. So I did a little research to confirm this. 

From an article in Washington Post, according to Jeffrey Blumberg, a professor of nutrition science and policy at Tufts University in Boston, he suggests taking your dietary supplements at night isn’t advisable. “Digestion slows down during sleep, so taking your nutrient supplement late at night would not be associated with an efficient absorption.”

On the other hand, according to an article from Medical News Today, it indicated that "although research has a few recommendations for preventing side effects, science generally does not support any specific recommendations for taking vitamins at particular times." 

So given that there are multiple sources saying vitamins are best to take during daytime and/or night time, it's best to ask your pediatrician when is the best time to take your children's vitamins. Just out of curiosity, the kids take them during night time, but I make sure that their tummies are full before taking the vitamins. I heard no complains whether they feel any discomfort or pain. Sleeping time was not a problem also because they easily fall asleep when it's bedtime. 

For more information about Bio-Fit Multivitamins, you may check out their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/biofitvitaminsandminerals/) 

Healthy Diet Safeguards Against COVID-19

The COVID-19 Pandemic intensifies the Philippine’s battle against Double Burden of Malnutrition. Double Burden of Malnutrition is defined by World Health Organization (WHO) as “the coexistence of undernutrition along with overweight and obesity, or diet-related noncommunicable diseases, within individuals, households and populations, and across the lifecourse.”

Snus: The Smokeless Tobacco

Smoking is dangerous for your health. This is a very popular statement or slogan nowadays everywhere in the world and it is supported with research and statements from other people who used to smoke a lot and has died from lung cancer. 

Security in Distance Learning

Image from Unsplash

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, schools around the world were forced to practice distance learning to keep the students safe and confined in their homes. Sites like Scrum Institute, Udemy, and Harvard University has been practicing distance learning for a quite some time so they must have a strong framework to support it. Since most of educational institutions are simply forced to distance learning, a lot of them are still struggling to this digital transformation. Educators need to revise and build the content for their courses that’s suited online, as well as build the distance learning infrastructure needed to ensure all of their faculty and students have remote access to this content. The challenge they face is how to do this at scale and do it securely?

Just like the real world, the cyber world or the internet is filled with malicious users and cyber criminals who are fully aware that for many educational organizations, distance learning is uncharted waters. Educational institutions have long been a target by adversaries. According to the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Report, education continues to be plagued by human errors, social engineering, and denial of service attacks. And these changes only compound these challenges.

The conversion to distance learning has improved the online security risk for institutions and created potential opportunities for criminals. Essential information are their targets such as stealing personal and financial information, intellectual property, or simply be disruptive.

Secured Learning Environment

There are several simple steps every educational institution or any other institution needs to consider if they want to set up and maintain an effective distance learning environment.  These include the following: 

Protect Web Applications

Exploiting vulnerabilities in applications is the easiest way for an attacker to breach your network. You must scan external sites for security flaws such as cross-site scripting errors and SQL injections. And it’s equally important to encrypt the traffic between your learning systems and your users, whether faculty, students, or administrators, so information can’t be stolen in transit. 

Provide Strong Authentication

It is essential to enforce strong password policies (i.e., complexity, length, and expiration), enforce account lockout after failed attempts to prevent password guessing, and leverage multi-factor authentication where possible to prevent the misuse of stolen passwords. I believe this is where captcha comes in and other similar security measures. 

Leverage Network Segmentation

Another way to secure your environment is to segment or separate your internet-facing teaching applications from your other internal applications, such as your HR system, Accounting, etc. This way, if a breach or malware outbreak were to occur, the scope of impact will be limited.

Manage 3rd Party Risk

The third-party technologies that you use in your online learning environments can pose additional vulnerabilities and risk to your enterprise network. Whether it’s your learning management system or teleconferencing tools (e.g. Zoom, Skype, etc.), regardless of whether they are hosted in the cloud or on-premise, you need to ensure you perform a thorough security assessment of the vendor and their products before introducing them into your network environment. 

Monitor for Malicious or Unusual Activities

Organizations new to implementing distant learning will see a significant increase in devices and external network traffic connecting to their networks. The security staff needs to be aware of any unusual login attempts, unexplainable large data transfers, or other behaviors that seem out of the norm. This job usually falls under the network manager’s responsibility or his/her minions. 

As we engage in distance learning, we need to ensure that we practice cyber distancing to protect ourselves from malicious users. In order to maintain order and take control, it's strongly recommended to follow these standard security practices to effectively move us into this new distance learning norm.

Just to give you some tips, here are some reliable distance learning websites I found (you may search Google about their websites): 

• International Scrum Institute 
• Maryville University 
• Harvard University 
• Udemy.com 
• Coursera 

Extra Special Mother’s Day at Home with The Manila Hotel

Mother’s Day is a yearly reminder to cherish our relationship with our moms. Given this year’s unique circumstances, many of us will be celebrating this special day at home or even away from the special women in our lives—mom, grandmas, and aunts. Still, even when fancy dinners are impossible, Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be canceled.With some creativity and preparation, you can still give the most special woman in your life the Mother’s Day she deserves.

The Manila Hotel pulls all the stops for you to still be able to give her a memorable Mother’s Day.This home celebration will have a five-star hotel feel and The Manila Hotel will make sure it gets close to a real feast.

 

The Manila Hotel’s Mother’s Day Surprise gives you discounts when you choose to order the food-and-cake bundle and pay online on or before May 8, 2020 (Friday). You may choose items from the A La Carte Menu or Home Buffet sets (Filipino, Italian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese favorites, as well as Certified Halal items) and get a 20% discount on your food bill, and a 10% discount on the cake of your choice.

Because mothers deserve the only the best, you can choose from our awesome selection: our decadent Opera Cake; Ohaina Chocolate Gateau, a Lifestyle Inquirer Best Dessert Winner; the mouthwatering Trio of Chocolate Mousse, and our amazing Mango Cheesecake.

To order or for more information, please call 8527 0011 or message 0998-9501912.

IOT: Business and Employment During Lockdown

The world is under a health crisis all thanks to the Corona or COVID 19 virus that’s affecting people all over the globe. Schools, non-essential businesses, and all public gatherings are suspended until further notice to prevent the virus from spreading. Most states in the US are under lockdown meaning the general public are forced to stay at home and employees are encouraged to work from home if possible. According to the Fortune, thereare 4.4 million Americans who filed unemployment claims in the week endingApril 18 because working from home is not possible in their line of work (e.g. restaurants, hotels, massage, parlors, etc.).

How To Achieve A Wet Curly Hair Look

It's quite challenging to maintain a nice curly hair because curly hair can get frizzy time to time. Perhaps you prefer the hair look after taking a shower and it's all wet. And you may have seen that “wet” look on many celebrities. Do you want to capture the same wet curly hair look? How can you make it look like that when it's dry? It's not very difficult to achieve that look. All you need is to add some kind of hair products. Wavy and curly hair texture requires maintenance to keep defined curls and wet look. Hair maintenance is a must and if you fail on your hair care, it can easily get dry and tangled. Read on to know how to get that beautiful wet curly hair look.

Brazilian Loose Wave Hair is Your Best Choice

The loose wave hair is a kind of wavy hairstyles which has big and Brazilian Curly Hair, this loose wavy pattern can be easily straightened bone straight and curled to suit any hairstyle.The beautifully defined waves are extremely versatile and will give you a more bouncy look.

And then, let's see What Is Brazilian Loose Wave Hair

Staying Safe from COVID-19: Basic Protective Measures Against the New Corona Virus

It’s no secret that people are scared of the current Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak, previously known as Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Some even resorted to believing some misconceptions such as eating bananas or drinking vodka claiming that it can help them avoid contracting it. 

The outbreak has now affected 81 countries, including China where the new Corona virus strain, which has not been previously identified in humans, was first recorded. In the Philippines, there are currently 204 new cases as of today that are identified as positive carriers of the said virus. 

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), clustering pneumonia cases of unknown etiology was reported in Wuhan, China, last December 2019—this signaled the start of the outbreak, which has since spread globally, affecting more than 94,0000 individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19.

In outbreak situations like this, the saying, "prevention is better than cure," becomes relevant more than ever. But, what should you do to protect yourself and the others against the disease?

Citing the WHO and DOH advisories, Sante, a provider of premier organic health and wellness products and services, lists down the basic preventive measures you should know and more importantly practice, amid the COVID-19 outbreak: 

Practice Frequent and Proper Hand Washing 

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to eliminate the virus if it is on your hands. It also important that you know how to properly wash your hands. You may also use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if your hands are not visibly dirty.  

Observe Proper Cough Etiquette

When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. Don’t forget to discard the tissue once you use it and wash your hands after or disinfect with alcohol or hand sanitizer. In the absence of this, cover your mouth and nose with a flexed elbow.

By doing so, you can prevent the spread of germs and viruses, especially when you use your bare hands, you may contaminate objects or even the people you touch.

Avoid Touching Eyes, Nose and Mouth

Our hands touch many surfaces, which might be contaminated with the virus. If you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with your contaminated hands, you might transfer the virus from the surface to yourself. Should you need to touch any part of your face, make sure to wash your hands before doing so.

Maintain Social Distance

If possible, maintain at least a meter (3 feet) distance away from other people, particularly those who are coughing, sneezing, and with a fever. When someone infected with respiratory diseases coughs or sneezes, that person projects small droplets containing the virus. If you are too close, you might breathe in the virus.

Avoid Unprotected Contact with Farm or Wild Animals 

As a general precaution, you should practice general hygiene measures when visiting live animal markets, wet markets, or animal product markets. 

When you go to these places, make sure that you sanitize or wash your hands with soap and water after touching the animals and animal products. Also, avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. If there are sick animals or spoiled animal products, avoid close contact with them. 

Any contact with other animals in the market, such as stray cats and dogs, rodents, birds, cows, pigs goats and bats, should also be avoided, including the potentially contaminated animal waste or fluids on the soil or structures of shops and market facilities.

Cook Food Thoroughly

Per good food safety practices, you must handle raw meat, milk, or animal organs with care to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods. It also pays to ensure that all your meals are well-cooked. 

Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

While in the flu season, you need to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Aside from a well-balanced diet and regular exercise, it also pays to take vitamins and food supplements to boost your immune system. This is what Santé has been promoting to help everyone to live more and do more in life.

With its mission to improve the quality of life of people around the world, Santé provides premier organic health and wellness products and services with Santé Barley at its core. Barley grass is an effective antioxidant, rich in vitamins and minerals that not only detoxifies the body but also, aids in digestive health and boosts the immune system. Santé’s products are also made, specifically, with organic pure barley from farms, as certified by BioGro, New Zealand’s leading organic certification agency.

Among its products is Daily C, Sante’s non-acidic vitamin C contains 568mg of Sodium Ascorbate. When taken daily, Daily C can aid in boosting your immune system. Its non-acidic form makes it gentler on the stomach and safer for daily use. Without the acidic pain from your usual vitamin C, you get the most out of this vitamin source.

To know more about Santé and its product offerings and other upcoming events, visit their official FB Page at www.facebook.com/pg/santeofficial.ph or their website at www.santebarley.com/ph.

Mayor Isko Goes Green

Mayor ISKO MORENO threaded an impoverished area in Manila while growing up. As the
elected City Mayor of Manila, more popularly known to Filipinos as Yorme, he never wavered
amidst adversities hurled at him for taking several steps in making a better version of the city he
fondly calls his home and crowning glory. Bold and fearless, Yorme puts his heart and mind in
anything he does - “Believe in yourself! You’ve got nothing to lose.”

Yorme recently signed Ordinance 8607 declaring the permanence of Arroceros Forest Park
dubbed as the “Last lung of the City”, home to 61 tree varieties and 8,000 ornamental plants. The
new ordinance forbids the cutting of trees and dumping of waste within the park. Part of his plan
is to allocate P1 million solely for its preservation and maintenance away from urbanization and
all these efforts stem from his greater plan to make Manila a “Green City”.

Novuhair Available in Mercury Drug

Yorme firmly believes in the power of nature. It’s no secret that he advocates on using natural
products. No wonder, early this year Yorme became the newest brand ambassador of
NOVUHAIR, Nature’s Answer to Hair Loss. Watch the full video at
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Cosmolle Shapewear Helps Women Bring Out the Beauty of Their Shape

Plus size women like me have challenges when it comes to clothing. Sometimes, we wear certain clothing that we like, but our body shape turns out different when we look in the mirror.  Sometimes our bulges come out or a part of our “love handles” come out when the pants are a bit fit, and other similar things.  That’s why most of the time we end up choosing a different outfit that brings out our figure.

Carina Advisors Helps Make Debt Payment Easier

Do you have multiple credit cards that you have to pay monthly? Carina Advisors can make debt payment easier. 

Being in debt or even owing money to someone is inevitable, even back in our elementary days, I admit that I myself have borrowed money to one of my classmates and then of course, I pay them back as soon as I got my milk money or my school allowance. As we grow older, this process has become more complicated because our needs have become more sophisticated and complicated.  

Choosing the Right Car Insurance for You

When purchasing a car, it is mandatory to have your car insured here in the Philippines. It is for the car owner’s own protection and financial security.

Sustainable Energy in My Neighborhood

Sustainable energy has been a hot topic ever since global warming has become a problem. Countries all over the world has started developing sustainable energy that people can use that also wouldn’t harm the environment. In the United States, people like Douglas Healy strongly promotes sustainable energy be practiced in their country. Here in the Philippines, development of sustainable energy is still young, but I'm still glad to say we have already begun.  

Casino Filipino presents VP Choice Awards 2019 with RED Entertainment

Village Pipol just got bigger! The first-ever VP Choice Awards finally happened and it has been trending upon its launch. Presented on January 23, it surely was a success with almost 200 guests attending the event. Brand executives, online personalities and celebrities experienced a one-of-a-kind red carpet awarding ceremony. Held at Casino Filipino Manila Bay, VP Choice Awards accommodated guests at the main ballroom.

Casino Filipino presents VP Choice Awards 2019 with RED Entertainment.

Educating Your Kids About Money Could Be One of the Best Finance Solutions For Your Family's Future

Financial literacy seems to be a thing nowadays which is actually good. People are starting to become aware of the importance of saving money for their future. Unfortunately, It wasn't like this during the 80s or even the 90s.

How To Care For Bleached Hair

You’ve gone for the plunge, you’ve decided to lighten your hair – whether you’re dying your hair platinum or a bold statement shade, you’ve been waiting for this moment forever! But needless to say, bleaching your hair can do some serious damage to your locks. It’s up to you to treat them and banish the frizz. After all, no one wants fried hair – it’s not a good look!

SM is Now Online at ShopSM.com!

2020 has gotten sweeter because SM Malls has released their new official online shop! I used to go to different online shopping sites and look for the SM merchant to check their items or I would even go to the mall physically just to compare prices to their online shops. Well, I'm glad I don't have to go to SM anymore just to compare prices. Make way online shoppers because ShopSM.com is here!  

Sarmiento Offers Solution to EDSA Traffic

House Transportation Committee Chair and Samar 1st District Representative Edgar Mary Sarmiento unveiled  the blueprint of his proposed centralized and synchronized bus dispatch system which would turn the EDSA's rowdy and chaotic city buses into a fast, efficient and predictable mass transport system.

I Bought Prepaid Health Plans for My Family This 2020

During my younger years, I would prefer buying my family some new clothes, toys for the kids, and gadgets for my husband during the holidays. But now that I'm nearing my 40s, I started to learn the importance of being prepared financially especially when hospitalization strikes with one of us.