Face shields and masks now required at all times outside residence

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All persons are now required to wear both face shields and face masks AT ALL TIMES outside of their residence per IATF Resolution No.88 

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) now mandates the public to wear both face shields and face masks in all public places. 

Face shields were previously only required inside establishments like malls, shops, restaurants and other enclosed areas.

It's been 9 f*cking months we've been battling this virus. Sadly, Philippines is running at 480K #COVID19 cases.

These IATF f*cktards are still running around like headless chickens.

I thought they have already lifted that rule? or it has never been implemented and now lang ipapatupad? I’m honestly so confused.

IATF is whack! There isn't even enough evidence that proves face shields effectiveness and it isn't even recommended by CDC or WHO. No other country has implemented this! Just us!

PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas has also warned partygoers this Christmas season that they would be arrested in accordance with directives from the IATF. 

It's no longer the face mask & face shield!

It's the manipulation of numbers and incompetence of this government!

It always feels like the IATF is just trying to come up with more reasons to arrest people.

Philippine National Police (PNP) statistics must be low, they had to create a new "offense".

Para magmukhang may nagagawa sila. Isasama 'yung number of people arrested sa measure nila ng success.

Para sa lahat pa ba yan o exempted mga tropapips & amo nila? Double standards na naman sigurado.

“Yes (police will arrest partygoers)… It’s not allowed… Parties are prohibited,” Sinas said in a press conference on Monday when asked about partygoers.

Sinas, who received constant backlash over his birthday bash in May while Luzon was under lockdown, explained that even dinner events or similar gatherings could be considered as parties.

But if attendees follow existing protocols, they would be allowed.

Well, it does not say how we are going to wear our face shield. If it says "to wear full coverage face shields covering the face..." then it is clear. Another loophole in the IATF language. 

I literally see Heng De face shields in trash cans and all over the streets because they're basically useless and inferior. Why did the IATF even mandate face shields? The Philippines is literally the only country to adopt face shields on top of masks for the populace.

Other countries are able to eliminate COVID transmissions WITHOUT face shields. So the real question is, sinong negosyante ang pinapaboran ng gobyerno sa face shield policy na ito?

Made in Tsina. So yah know who.

For sure may government official na kikita sa kagaguhan idea na ito.

There really is a government official who imports these masks, that's why they be pushing so hard for this shit.

Ang dami pa yata na import ng supplier kaya need mapaubos. 

Grabe it's so uncomfortable to wear and not even as safe as they claim it to be.

Sampung piso na nga lang sila ngayon. Ang bilis din naflood yung market.

Making face shields mandatory is the covid version of a corporate tree planting activity. Makes it look like you're helping but you're not actually doing that much.

To be clear, I have nothing against face shields. There is evidence that they do add SOME protection when used in combination with masks. but considering what the IATF already has (and more importantly, has not) done, this is absolutely weak shit.

Considering that infectious droplets and aerosols are easily diluted by the air in outdoor settings, this new requirement suggests that the IATF merely playing at infection control. 

Also, why did IATF not able to sign an advance purchase agreement with Pfizer and Moderna?  Singapore was able to do that.  And will give it free even to OFWs.

7-Eleven keeps the holiday spirit alive with its #711Bayanihan campaign

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Your Noche Buena and Media Noche preparations are made easier with more product selections at more affordable prices at your local 7-Eleven store!



The pandemic and recent calamities have led Filipinos to become more cautious about celebrating the holidays. But knowing us and our love for Christmas, we will always find a way to keep the holiday spirit alive for our loved ones. To make things easier, the ever reliable 7-Eleven is here to bring its community even more convenience with its Bayanihan Savings and Selections (#711Bayanihan) initiative!

Starting December 14, you can run to your neighborhood’s nearest 7-Eleven store to shop for your day-to-day needs and holiday essentials at budget-friendly prices! And yes, that includes all the basic ingredients you will need to prepare your Noche Buena and Media Noche gatherings.

With an expanded assortment of new items, you can now buy baking and cooking products, canned meat & fish, canned fruit cocktail, and a variety of spreads & preserved desserts, apart from the additional household items, and personal hygiene products.

“With the #711Bayanihan campaign, people can easily run to their local 7-Eleven store to get affordable essentials that they would usually buy in supermarkets,” shares Philippine Seven Corporation President and CEO Jose Victor Paterno. “It’s just much more convenient, just as affordable, and safer because they don’t need to wait in long lines with a lot of people. This is our way of reinforcing our commitment to being an accessible source of essentials that are easy on the budget and quick to reach, especially during this pandemic, when customers are looking for better value and a safer shopping experience” 

The new product selections will be rolled out in Metro Manila stores starting December 14 just in time for the holiday season, and will soon be going nationwide.

Visit 7-Eleven for a closer and more affordable grocery shopping experience. Don’t forget to wear your face mask and face shield, observe physical distancing, and follow safety protocols inside the store. Contactless payment methods like CLiQQ app and GCash are also available to further ensure your safety.

Like us on 7-Eleven Philippines Facebook, follow @711ph on Instagram, and @711philippines on Twitter for more information. 

Starting December 14, you can run to your neighborhood’s nearest 7-Eleven store to shop for your day-to-day needs and holiday essentials at budget-friendly prices!

With #711Bayanihan, 7-Eleven now has more product selections—from everyday essentials to Noche Buena preparations—in even more affordable prices!



To make things easier, the ever reliable 7-Eleven is here to bring its community Bayanihan Savings and Selections initiative, their effort to be even more helpful to Filipino communities in this time of great need.

FDCP’a FilmPhilippines to jumpstart 2021 with new film incentive — The ASEAN Co-production Fund

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In order to support partnerships between the Philippines and fellow member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) through its FilmPhilippines Office (FPO) has launched the ASEAN Co-production Fund (ACOF).

The ACOF is a selective fund that will support every selected project with up to USD 150,000 (approximately PHP 7.2 million), provided that the co-production involves a Philippine company registered with the FDCP’s National Registry and at least one company from an ASEAN country such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Cambodia.

The ACOF, which will select up to two projects per cycle, will have three cycles in 2021:

 

• 1st Application Period - January 4 to March 31, with Selection Committee deliberations in April

• 2nd Application Period - May 3 to July 30, with Selection Committee deliberations in August

• 3rd Application Period - September 1 to November 29, with Selection Committee deliberations in December

Eligible projects are feature films of more than 80 minutes with a director of ASEAN nationality minority or majority co-producing with the Philippines. They must have a distribution guarantee or deal memorandum for a theatrical or video-on-demand (VOD) release in the Philippines or for a minority Filipino co-production, a distribution guarantee for a theatrical/VOD release in the country of origin. As for the ACOF spending, at least 50 percent of the fund must be spent in the Philippines in accordance with Qualifying Philippine Production Expenses (QPPE).

A project is considered ineligible if it has received or solicited another grant from the FDCP such as the Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP) or International Co-production Fund (ICOF). Additionally, the project must apply for the first time to ACOF.

Projects will be evaluated on the following:
 

• Degree to which the work promotes ASEAN culture and territory 

• Degree to which the work contributes to the ASEAN film industry

• Degree to which a Filipino producer participates in the creative production of the work 

• Global quality of the project 

• Financial strength and stability of the project 

• International distribution potential through film festivals, theatrical/VOD release, and platforms in order to reach international audiences 

The latest FilmPhilippines incentive program also aims to enhance the Filipino cast and crew, encourage the ASEAN film industry to thrive in global film markets and festivals, and promote the Philippines as a filming destination with a one-stop-shop services desk for film and television productions in the country.


In fact, an application to the ACOF automatically entitles the applicant to avail of the FilmPhilippines’ Film Location Engagement Desk (FLEX) that taps into the FDCP’s inter-agency government support network to help foreign and local audiovisual projects aiming to work in the Philippines with securing visas, work permits, location permits, partnerships with local crew and production companies, and other production logistics requirements.

Applicant producers are advised to contact the FPO before their productions commence to discuss their projects and explore details surrounding the ACOF. For more information, visit www.filmphilippines.com or e-mail filmphilippines@fdcp.ph.