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First 1000 Days Initiative

Previous nutrition programs initiated by the Barangay Don Jose Nutrition Office headed by Barangay Nutrisyon Scholar, Concepcion “Connie” Manera.

Our previous news story on the First 1000 Days program of the National Nutrition Council has yet garnered no updates in the locality of Barangay Don Jose in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna.

However, First 1000 Days programs are also being implemented worldwide to promote healthier children. More programs are being initiated to foster a stronger support for nutrition. In Geneva, a collaborative project brought to life the “First 1000 Days Promise.” The initiative was to aid in the early childhood education and provision of facilities to support the First 1000 Days program. It provides parents a multi-faceted support from food, counseling services, and education. 

Meanwhile, the government Zero Hunger task force is looking to sustain this program for years to come. While public and private institutions are contributing to aid in the initiative, the lead convener Kristine Go is still encouraging the public to support the program through monetary donations.

How do street vendors and tricycle drivers in barangay Cembo handle the effects of the pandemic?

Nicole Ann Cabrera | January 20, 2021

Now that their primary customers, students, shift to online learning, street vendors and tricycle drivers have still taken extra measures to run their businesses.

Tricycle drivers with relief goods from Cong. Luis Campos last October 2021 (Photo courtesy of Kagawad Kalmi Boregas)
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CATS of UPLB Receives Funds from Barangay Safe Space

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by JULIANNE PUA

Published on January 20, 2022

After the cooperation with Veterable Lady Veterinarians (VLV) in a successful spay and neuter activity called ‘Spaying it Forward’ on October 10, 2021 that benefited 16 cats and two dogs, Compassion for Animals Through Service of the University of the Philippines (CATS of UPLB) continues to receive funds for the campus animals, particularly from a fundraising activity by Barangay Safe Space.

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Caption: A screenshot of Barangay Safe Space’s official announcement about the collaboration with CATS of UPLB

CATS of UPLB had received approximately Php 4,000.00 worth of funds from Barangay Safe Space, a charity organization for stray animals established on November 25, 2021 by University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) second year students. More than half of the funds were from generous donors and the remaining were from ‘Sticker Paw for a Cause,’ a digital sticker funding raising activity in collaboration with Bago Creatives PH that was open for commission from December 12, 2021 to December 30, 2021. 

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Caption: Barangay Safe Space’s official logo

Arielle Arizala, the founder of Barangay Safe Space, explained that their organization’s advocacy was to share, educate, and raise awareness towards animal welfare. They chose to raise funds for CATS of UPLB as their chosen beneficiary. Arizala added that animals are important in our lives and thus, humans should not abandon them. 

“We believe that there should be equality amongst pets, where every animal get the love and care that they deserve, no matter the breed,” Arizala said.

Unfortunately, Barangay Safe Space won’t be continuing to offer their services since the fund-raising activity was for a project for their Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) subject although Arizala had said that if they were given the opportunity to collaborate with CATS of UPLB again, they will.

The said two key activities were done to meet CATS of UPLB’s advocacies, which are the following: to control the stray animals’ population inside the university campus, to feed and monitor the animals, to vaccinate the animals, and to give the vulnerable and dependent animals a home. 

Chiara Manuel, a University of the Philippines alumni who is also a freelancer of a knitting business and a co-founder of the organization made it clear that they are not a rescue group, but rather an organization that finds and applies solutions to the root causes of stray animal overpopulation inside the campus.

“Abandoning animals in the streets only transfers the responsibility to someone else. It does not solve the problem,” Manuel said.

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Caption: Campus stray cats to spay and neuter in the Philippine Animal Welfare Society. Photo from CATS of UPLB

The organization brings batches of cats and/or dogs to either The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) or Philippine Pet Birth Control Center (PPBCC), where spaying and neutering were the cheapest.

According to The Philippine Animal Welfare Society, spay and neuter does not only lessen the stray animal population, but it also has a few health benefits for the animal that can make them live longer. It can reduce the chances of breast cancer, uterine infections, pyometra, and testicular cancer. It also affects a pet’s behaviour; their tendency to leave their homes in search of a mate will stop, and their temperament will increase into a calmer state. The cat or dog must be at least 6 months old to be fit for surgery and they must not eat or drink 12 hours before getting fixed. Although a blood test for blood count and liver function is required for pets over four years of age to ensure their well-being.

If interested to foster, adopt, or donate for the campus stray animals, you may check CATS of UPLB’s official Facebook page.

Vaccination centers sa Tagaytay City, bubuksan na para sa lahat ng Caviteño

LET’S VAX AS ONE!

Ilang araw matapos ideklara ng DOH CALABARZON ang pagkamit ng siyudad ng herd immunity, binuksan ng Tagaytay City ang kanilang vaccination centers para sa lahat ng residente ng Cavite.

Ibinahagi ni Tagaytay City Mayor Agnes Tolentino sa isang facebook post na layon ng City LGU na mapabilis ang pagkamit ng herd immunity ng mga karatig na lungsod at ng buong probinsya.

“Para mapalawak natin ang pagbibigay ng bakuna at mapabilis ang pagkamit ng herd immunity ng iba’t ibang lungsod o bayan ng CAVITE, ang TAGAYTAY CITY ay nagbukas ng pintuan upang tumulong sa pagbabakuna sa LAHAT NG CAVITEÑO.”

Tagaytay City Mayor Agnes Tolentino

Para sa mga interesadong magpabakuna sa lungsod na may edad na 18 pataas, maaaring magrehistro sa https://3c5.com/fodx. Siguraduhing tama ang mga detalye na ilalagay sa form at maghintay na lamang ng mensahe mula sa Tagaytay City Health Office sa schedule ng vaccination.

Litrato ng vaccination registration form para sa mga Caviteño na naninirahan sa labas ng lungsod ng Tagaytay. Kuha mula sa Google Forms na inilabas ng Tagaytay City Health Office.

Bilang paghahanda sa pagbubukas ng vaccination programs sa buong probinsiya, pinalakas ng Local Vaccination Operation Center o LVOC ang workforce sa pamamagitan ng pagdadagdag ng vaccination teams. Dinagdagan din nila ang suplay ng mga immunization paraphernalia tulad ng syringe, alcohols at bandages kasabay nang pagtaas ng daily target ng lungsod.

Tinanggap ni Tagaytay City Mayor Agnes Tolentino at Tagaytay City Health Officer Dr. Liza Capupus ang karagdagang suplay ng bakuna bilang paghahanda sa pagbubukas ng vaccination program sa buong probinsiya. Imahe mula sa City Government of Tagaytay Facebook Page.

Samantala, pinaaalalahanan naman ng Tagaytay City LGU ang mga residente at mga turistang dadayo ngayong holiday season na mag-ingat at sundin ang mga health protocols. Kabilang rito ang palagiang pagsusuot ng facemasks, social distancing, frequent handwashing at ang pagpepresenta ng mga vaccination cards sa mga public establishments tulad ng malls at restaurants.

Litrato ng mga ipinapatupad na health protocols sa lungsod ng Tagaytay tulad ng social distancing, pagsusuot ng facemasks, pagdadala ng vaccination cards, at palagiang paghuhugas ng kamay. Imahe mula sa Philippine Star (facemasks), Society for Human Resource Management (vaccination cards), NewYork Presbyterian (social distancing) at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (frequent handwashing).

Sa kabuuan, ang pagkamit ng maximum immunization ay nasa nakataya sa konkretong plano ng pamahalaan sa pagsugpo sa pandemya at ang pakikiisa ng mga mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng pagsunod sa mga health protocols at pagpapabakuna.

Para sa karagdagang detalye sa pagbabakuna at health protocols, maaring magpadala ng mensahe o bisitahin ang Facebook page ng City Government of Tagaytay at ng Tagaytay City Health Office.

Nicole Anacay is a BS Development Communication freshman at the University of the Philippines-Los Banos.

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Kabataang GMAnians, nangunguna sa community journalism

Halos dalawang taon nang umeere ang programang Balitang GMA sa Facebook page ng LGU General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite simula nang ipinalabas ang una nitong episode noong ika-27 ng Abril taong 2020, higit isang buwan matapos ideklara ang unang community quarantine sa bansa.

Ayon kay dating Public Information Officer (PIO) Derrick Ordoñez, layunin ng programang makatulong sa paglaban sa misinformation kasabay ng pandemya. May mga kaso kasi ng “fake news” na naitala sa bayan gaya ng mga maling pag-aanunsyo ng COVID-19 lockdown at ilang social media posts na kunyaring nagbebenta ng mga hulugang lupa.

Layunin din daw ng programa na bigyang pansin ang talento ng mga kabataan ng GMA pagdating sa pamamahayag. Sa ngayon, binubuo ang Balitang GMA ng dalawang anchor, apat na reporter, at tatlong miyembro ng technical team. Lahat sila ay mga mag-aaral mula sa iba’t-ibang kurso at paaralan.

Ayon naman sa mga residente at manonood ng programa, malaking tulong ang Balitang GMA para malaman nila ang mga totoong balita at impormasyon sa bayan.

Sa komento ni Mark Gubagaras, mamamahayag at manonood, sinabi niyang nakatutulong ang programa para mas matimbang niya ang mga nakukuhang impormasyon, lalo pa’t may iba’t-ibang bersyon nito sa social media.

Kaya naman, mas paiigtingan pa raw ng Balitang GMA ang pagtulong sa kampanya kontra “fake news” ngayong taon.  

Samantala, inaanyayahan naman ang mga residente na makiisa sa balitaan. Maaari nilang i-post ang mga video at picture ng mga kaganapan sa kanilang baranggay gamit ang #RondaGMA. Isasama rin sa Balitang GMA ang mga piling litrato at video galing sa mga residente.

Jaslynne Giron is a BS Development Communication freshman at the University of the Philippines-Los Baños.

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Hair Salons in Quezon City reopens for limited face-to-face services

by: Ynigo Panghulan

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES – More than one year since the Philippines was put to its first of many lockdowns, Salons in Quezon City is officially back for limited face-to-face services for their customers.  

The Department of Trade and Industry has allowed haircut establishments to operate since last June 7 at 30-percent capacity in areas under general community quarantine.

Janette Carballo, who has been working as a hairdresser and manicurist for 26 years at Jem’s Salon and Beaucare Spa in Quezon City said that the pandemic has brought changes in the hairstyling industry and these limited contact services have helped them gain back what they have lost since 2020  on a Google Meet interview last October 28, 2021. 

With the new normal, gone is the scene of crowded barbershops and salons with customers chit-chatting with one another. Carballo who has been working for two decades in the salon industry said that customers will have to book their appointment in their salon and walk-ins are not allowed. Also, bringing food inside the salon is strictly prohibited and social distancing should always be observed.

“Appointments lang at bawal ang walk-in, hindi pwedeng magdala ng pagkain, palaging isuot ang facemask at palaging panatiliin ang social distancing,” she said. 

Moreover, Carballo added that haircut services are already increased as they are also providing safety kits for the customers and the employees, which will be part of the service fee with the help of the Barangay Heads.

 The Local Government Unit in Quezon City is also helping salon owners ensure that all health protocols and measures are being done at all times by doing round-to-round checks in every salon and nail spas across Quezon City.

As salons have reopened since June 2021, Carballo said that their employees will have to only work for 4 days than the usual 5 days and undergo rapid testing to still ensure the safety of everyone. The establishments are also conducting general cleaning daily to keep the premises clean.

Currently, Quezon City Salons with the help of LGU and City Barangay Heads are planning to make vaccination cards a requirement when booking for salon services.

The sound of chatters and the source of our gossip is back! Your haircuts will never be the same as any other! #SalonNgMasa #ManiCURE #SalonsNgayongPandemiya

About the author:

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Ynigo Panghulan is currently in 1st year in college taking up Bachelor of Science in Development Communication.

Journalism for Ynigo was an escape from reality. When he writes feature articles, he feels like he was being drawn to a whole new dimension that even he cannot explain. It was a place for him to breathe, free from expectations, free from comparisons, and free from rumors that were circulating around his name. Following his heart, Ynigo saw his purpose to be and made an avenue for him to reach new heights. He won in the Division Level as a campus journalist. Journalism did not just let him achieve awards but also made him see what the world is and how big it can be, that his problems are not bigger than the marginalized people. This made him realize to venture different interests in his life like being active on societal issues and using the platforms and privileges he has to be a voice for the youth and the LGBTQ++ Community. This passion made him more educated and open to things that are not on his scope and realized what the world truly needs at this time, a student leader who can rely on and someone who is brave enough to conquer every challenge that comes in their way and will always stand for the people regardless of anything.

City of Mati LGU, pinaigting ang pagpapatupad ng mga ordinansya laban COVID-19.

By Andrei Apelo

This story was published on wordpress.com on January 18, 2022, at 9:26 PM.

Patuloy ang Local Government Unit ng City of Mati sa kanilang widespread testing, vaccination, at ang mahigpit na pag implementa ng basic health protocols.

Base sa datos ng City of Mati LGU sa kanilang facebook page noong ika-22 ng Nobyembre, mayroon lamang 8 na aktibong kaso sa syudad at 3 naman ang gumaling sa naturang virus. Ayon kay City Health Office Head Dr. Ben Hur Catbagan Jr. sa Facebook Post ng City of Mati LGU noong Nobyembre 13, 2021, nasa 50% na ng 153,488 populasyon ang nabakunahan at kinakailangan ng dagdag 20% upang makamit ang herd immunity. Sunod-sunod ang pagbabakuna ng City of Mati LGU sa pamamagitan ng programang Resbakuna: Kauban sa Bida na nagbibigay ng incentives na bigas para mahikayat ang mga tao na magpabakuna.

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Mahigpit rin ang mga barangay sa pagpapatupad ng City Ordinance no. 427 hinggil sa pagsusuot ng mask at social gatherings upang maiwasan ang local transmission. Ang mga guidelines sa ilalim ng ordinansya ay kaakibat na responsibilidad ng Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams (BHERTs) na nasa ilalim ng DILG memorandum no. 023.

Ayon naman kay April Kristine Delagua, isang Registered Nurse at City Epidemiologist Unit Nurse, nananatiling epektibo ang pagpapatupad ng mga health protocols sa syudad ng Mati dahil sa sistematikong paraan na IMT or Incident Management Team. Ang IMT kasama ng BHERTs, ang siyang nagpapakilos ng mga ordinansya upang mapigilan ang local transmission.

Nabigyan naman ng parangal ang City of Mati LGU ng Gawad Pook Award galing sa Department of the Interior and Local Government dahil sa mga mabubuting gawain o “good practices” sa gitna ng pandemya.

Sa kasalukuyan, nananatiling nasa Alert Level 2 ang buong syudad ng Mati kaya’t kontrolado pa rin ang mga tao nakakapasok sa mga establisyemento at mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang mga pagtitipon. Kaakibat nito ay ang pagsuot ng face mask, face shield, at ang physical distancing dahil sa health minimum standards.

Andrei Apelo is a freshmen student of BS Development Communication at the University of the Philippines – Los Banos.

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STUDENT HEROES– STUDENTS HAVE TAKEN PART-TIME JOBS, MAINTAINS GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING

STUDENT HEROES—A crowdsourcing on how working students balance their time for school matters and job responsibilities was conducted to the working-students as crews in a fastfood chain in Mexico, Pampanga.

The crowdsourcing started 28th of October and lasted for almost a month to gather more information from working-students on their insights and experiences on how to balance a work and school life. Most of the responses gathered from these working-students have said that time-management is the key balance between their responsibilities. 

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The Lakeshore McDonald’s full-time and part-time crews after duty

Working students are striving in order to earn both financial and experience. The dean of the school they attend gives considerations for working students, as supported by Ryan Tiglao one of the interviewee, a working student for almost 4 years in a fast food chain in Mexico, Pampanga, also a part of dean’s list in Don Honorio Ventura State University. 

According to Ryan Tiglao, sacrifice is one thing that one cannot avoid if you are a working-student. There are a lot of other scenarios where a working-student will have to decide if one must sacrifice something for the other. Despite these struggles, there are actually a lot of benefits in being a working student. These major benefits are also the motivations of the student heroes, the skills and experience they gain which can be essential for their future jobs really equips them into getting familiar with the real-life scenario and helps in easily adapting to the actual environment they will come across in the near future.

The working students who responded in the crowdsourcing, revealed that having a job while studying really helps in aiding their financial necessities. They helped themselves to earn and buy for themselves, as well as helping their parents to lessen the burden when it comes to financial matters.

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Feel Good Moments Workshop for Guest Experience Leader crews in McDonald’s featuring working students

These various experiences from working students are living proof of how they deserve to be called student heroes. Balancing their responsibilities is no easy task, but because of their personal dreams and aspirations, they continue to struggle in order to have the capability to sustain themselves and to help their families.

From service crew to part of the Philippine Army

The DevCom Experience: 9 Years After

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The College of Development Communication has produced many outstanding alumni. Given this, I have been given the honor to interview one of the many outstanding alumni of the College of Development Communication, Chelsea Alejandro. Chelsea obtained her BS Development Communication degree from the University of the Philippines Los Banos last 2013. Chelsea’s background as a former development communicator-in-training and a former member of the UP Alliance of Development Communication Students has been an essential factor in the success of her professional life so far. 

For instance, learning about empathizing and getting to know one’s audience aided her in creating accessible learning materials for her students in her first job as an instructional designer in an eLearning start-up. In her current job as a university instructor teaching communication and journalism, her Development Communication background comes into play by enabling her to set concrete objectives that clearly define the scope of her lessons.

Through taking up Development Communication, she learned that one can make news out of anything, which taught her to talk to more people than she was used to. Importantly, the course also taught her how to write clearly and effectively, a skill that she uses to excel in her profession. All in all, taking up Development Communication helped Chelsea grow out of her comfort zone, imparting invaluable skills that can aid her in all aspects of life. 

Throughout my freshman year, I admittedly have felt lost regarding what to pursue after college. I felt unequipped and even inadequate, not because of the curriculum, but because of my self-doubt. However, my interview with Ms. Alejandro made me realize the fact that a lot of lessons are learned along the way both in DevCom and in life. This could be in the form of a group project which leaves a greater mark on you than you expected it to or even a motto that etches itself into your heart as you go through your student life and career. 

Regardless of what I wish to pursue in the future, I wish to be as excellent and as compassionate as Ms. Chelsea Alejandro. I, one day, hope to be the wonderful alumni that she has become in order to serve others and to make both my college and my peers proud.

Local Jewelers Find Hope in the Powers of Social Media

Quarantine protocols. Travel restrictions. Limited operation. Despite business in tatters, local jewelers are expanding their market to social media

A wedding ring designed by Meycauayan Jewelries and posted on their social media pages (Photo by: Meycauayan Jewelries)
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