YouTuber Lloyd Cadena Dies of Cardiac Arrest

Wazzup Pilipinas!

First Emman Nimedez and now Lloyd Cadena?!! Oh no, May you both rest in peace.

Lloyd Cadena was one of the funniest YouTubers out there. He has put a lot of happiness to a lot of people. Let's thank him for every laughter we had throughout the years.

Nakakashock, I’ve been his supporter for years especially when I saw him.at a YouTube event. Watching his vlogs, his humor, makes people happy at lahat ng blessings na natatanggap niya ay binabahagi niya. May he rest in paradise.

As you may not know, Lloyd Cadena is a Financial Management graduate of Letran. This is a sad day for Letranites and to those who love him. Let's pray for his soul. 2020 tama na, please.

Another legend has passed away, Lloyd Cadena died because of cardiac arrest. 'Di na natin maririnig yun "Gusto mo yon? Usto ko yon!"

I thought 2020 will get better as it approaches Christmas, but fuck it I’m just clowning myself.

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Kween Lloyd Cafe Cadena.

Sobrang pait. Sinundan niya agad si Emman Nimedez. I still can’t process this on my mind, this is so unexpected and so sad.

Fast forward na please. I hate it here.

Denice Zamboanga Ready for Angela Lee After Win in Bangkok

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It was a quick and flawless victory for 23-year-old top Filipina atomweight Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga.

The undefeated top contender put together an inspiring performance, finishing opponent “Dream Girl” Watsapinya Kaewkhong of Thailand just a little over a minute into the first round of their clash at ONE: A NEW BREED last Friday, 28 August.

After establishing her dominance in the striking exchanges early, Zamboanga snatched a quick takedown, and then secured side control. From there, she worked on cranking out an Americana, and the tap came shortly after.

Looking back on her performance, Zamboanga gave a little bit of credit to her game but overmatched opponent. Ultimately, “The Menace” explained that she felt she had no choice but to win this bout, to keep her dream of facing reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee alive.

“She (Watsapinya) had good control, but I think I was just able to overpower her. Of course, I couldn’t afford to lose that fight. My goal was to get the win and nothing else,” said Zamboanga.

“I didn’t expect to submit her so easily, by Americana no less. I wanted to strike with her, that’s what I was planning to do. But the submission was there, so I took the chance and I got the win. That’s the important thing.”

Zamboanga is the number one contender for Lee’s atomweight belt. Following impressive victories over top-rated opponent Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan and former ONE World Title challenger Mei “V.V” Yamaguchi, the 23-year-old effectively earned a shot at the division’s queen.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, however, with increased security between national borders, it has proven difficult to put together events in Asia. Zamboanga was left with no other options but to take somewhat of a tune-up fight in preparation for Lee, which she wouldn’t mind doing again if the opportunity presents itself.

“Once the world goes back to normal, I think I’m ready to face Angela. She’s my idol. But if the situation stays like this for some time, and if ONE Championship is giving me the chance to fight again, then I’ll take another fight,” said Zamboanga.

Earlier on the card, Zamboanga’s older brother Drex made his ONE Championship debut a successful one, submitting Thailand’s Detchadin “Detchpool” Sornsirisuphathin in round two.

Denice kept a close eye on the contest throughout, watching from backstage.

“To be honest, I was more on edge watching my brother fight more than I was nervous for mine. That was his ONE Championship debut, so he really needed to win. I’m glad we were both able to win. This night was a milestone in our careers,” Zamboanga concluded.

Zamboanga currently remains in Bangkok to continue riding out Covid-19. She hopes to return home to Manila before the year ends.

20,000 Seedlings Ready for Planting in Ipo Watershed

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The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines, together with GCash, stand poised to plant some 20,000 seedlings across Ipo Watershed.

The activities are part of WWF-Philippines’ Forests for Water project, which seeks to rehabilitate Ipo Watershed. The watershed, located in Norzagaray, Bulacan, supplies 96% of the water for Metro Manila. Threats such as erosion and illegal and destructive practices still threaten parts of the watershed, however.

WWF-Philippines partner and fintech powerhouse GCash has supported the Forests for Water project since June, 2019. Through their program, GCash Forest, they hope to plant 365,000 seedlings across the country, with 120,000 committed to the slopes of Ipo Watershed.

Despite the pandemic, WWF-Philippines is committed to planting all 20,000 seedlings within the year. Restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have made it difficult to continue with tree planting activities. The conservation organization is currently exploring ways to proceed without endangering their staff.

Both GCash and WWF-Philippines have also prioritized the safety well-being of the communities of Ipo Watershed. There have been no cases in Ipo Watershed so far. Both organizations are currently working on protocols that will allow forest rehabilitation work to continue without endangering local communities.

“Now more than ever, we can see that protecting Ipo Watershed is vital not just because it ensures that there is a reliable water supply for Metro Manila, but because it keeps foreign diseases at bay. By protecting these forests, we reduce the chances of another pandemic,” says WWF-Philippines Forests for Water Project Manager Paolo Pagaduan. WWF-Philippines, together with its partners, has worked toward the protection and rehabilitation of Ipo Watershed since 2017.

“More than ever, we need to ensure the health of this natural buffer, as well as the health and welfare of those who protect the forests for us,” continued Pagaduan.

“In this time of crisis, we are more relevant than ever, as more people are shifting to online and trying out digital platforms for their safety. “

“GCash complements the “Stay at Home” Lifestyle. In line with our vision of finance for all, we will continue to provide accessible, convenient, and a safe way to conduct your financial transactions,” said GCash CEO Martha Sazon. Since the start of the Philippine lockdown, GCash has seen increased user adoption and a 700% growth in transactions. The fintech company has used its platform to raise awareness for the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how their application makes online transactions easier.

“GCash Forest, together with WWF-Philippines, hopes to empower all Filipinos to plant, grow, and nurture trees. We recognized the pressing problem on the water supply in Metro Manila. Since most of the users are from the Metro, the team decided to work with WWF-Philipines based on their expertise on nature and biodiversity conservation,” added Sazon.

Activities are on hold in Ipo Watershed, but both WWF-Philippines and GCash stand ready to continue their efforts to protect this vital source of water. Support WWF-Philippines and the GCash Forest project, and help #ChangeTheEnding as they pursue a sustainable future for all.

Dungon trees are now available for claiming through the GCash app.