Film & AV Productions sa NCR, Isususpinde mula Agosto 6-20 dahil sa ECQ laban sa COVID-19 Delta Variant

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Upang mapigilan ang pagkalat ng mas nakakahawang Delta variant ng COVID-19, isasailalim ang National Capital Region (NCR) sa Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) status mula Agosto 6 hanggang 20. Alinsunod ito sa Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution 130-A na inaprubahan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte.

Sa ilalim ng ECQ, hindi pinapayagan ang film, music, at television production at lahat pa ng production activities sa NCR. Ang iba pang ECQ areas mula Agosto 1 hanggang 7 ay Iloilo City, Iloilo province, Gingoog City, at Cagayan de Oro City.

Mula Hulyo 30 hanggang Agosto 5, ang NCR ay nasa General Community Quarantine (GCQ) na mayroong “heightened and additional restrictions” at pinapayagan ang film, music, at TV productions na magkaroon ng hindi lalagpas sa 50 katao sa kahit na anong oras pero hindi lalagpas ng 100 katao buong araw.

“In as much as we are hoping for our film and audiovisual industry to bounce back from the many challenges due to the pandemic, production activities in ECQ areas need to be put on hold again as a preventive measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, especially its Delta variant,” sinabi ni Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chairperson at CEO Liza Diño.

“As for areas under MECQ, GCQ, and MCQ, productions may continue provided that there is strict adherence to the operational capacities and health and safety protocols set by the government,” idinagdag ni Diño.

Ayon sa Memorandum Circular No. 21-14, Series of 2021 ng Department of Trade and Industry, pinapayagan ang film, music, at TV productions at activities na mag-operate ng may 50% capacity sa ilalim ng modified ECQ (MECQ), habang pinapayagan ang mga ito na mag-operate ng may 100% capacity sa ilalim ng GCQ at modified GCQ (MGCQ).

Mula Agosto 1 hanggang 15, ang MECQ areas ay Ilocos Norte, Bataan, Cebu City, Cebu province, Lapu-Lapu City, at Mandaue City. Ang status ng Cebu City at Cebu province ay subject sa mga apela ng kanilang mga pamahalaang lokal.

Ipapatupad ang GCQ with heightened restrictions mula Agosto 1 hanggang 15 sa Cagayan, Ilocos Sur, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Lucena City, Naga City, Aklan, Antique, Bacolod City, Capiz, Negros Oriental, Misamis Oriental, Davao City, Davao del Norte, Davao Occidental, Davao de Oro, Butuan City, at Zamboanga del Sur.

Mula Agosto 1 hanggang 31, GCQ ang status ng Apayao, Baguio City, Isabela, Santiago City, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Batangas, Puerto Princesa, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, General Santos City, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Cotabato City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, at Dinagat Islands.

Isasailalim sa MGCQ ang iba pang lugar sa Pilipinas na hindi nabanggit para sa buong buwan ng Agosto.

Hinihikayat ng FDCP, sa pamamagitan ng Safe Filming Program nito, ang lahat ng film at audiovisual productions na sumunod sa safety at health protocols ng gobyerno. Maaaring mag-register ang mga production sa Safe Filming Program para matulungan at magabayan sila ng FDCP habang nagsasagawa ng production sa new normal.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa safety at health protocols para sa production shoots at audiovisual activities sa gitna ng pandemya, basahin ang DTI-DOLE-DOH JAO 2021-0001 sa http://bit.ly/OmnibusGuidelinesNFVPforCovid19 o bumisita sa www.safefilming.ph.

How To Improve Your Sex Drive: For Men

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

The reality is when it comes to your libido, it's susceptible to a very human process of completely organic fluctuations. With that being said, there's no reason that you need to find yourself in a stressful situation where you simply can't seem to summon the sex drive necessary to walk through the dating world with self-assured purpose, or even get excited back in the bedroom if that's where things end up leading. The good news is that this era continues to welcome a promising series of breakthroughs in the health and wellness scene.

Maybe you've already had a friend who caught a case of erectile dysfunction. It wouldn't be beyond reason to guess that after receiving proper medical advice, they tried out a highly effective medication like Cialis or Viagra. Or, perhaps you're dealing with your own case of compromised libido. Maybe it's more of a mental block. Well, fear no more, because we've rounded up an absolutely stellar collection of great tips that you can use yourself or share with friends while on the quest to level up that sex drive.

1. Safely experiment with pharmaceutical drugs.

Countless men out in the world have had their successful go-around with the iconic Viagra at this point. If you're unaware, Viagra is a brand of sildenafil citrate and is engineered specifically to increase blood flow for the purpose of helping combat erectile dysfunction. Maybe your partner has already shrugged off the famed Viagra as being too good to be true. Well do your own research, and check out that Viagra price.

With a company like USARx, you're bound to encounter some discounts that could be all the extra persuasion you need to get that product looked at with a new set of optimistic eyes. Just make sure that you or anyone you're planning to purchase the product for visit the doctor for professional medical advice beforehand. This is the best way to guarantee peace of mind throughout the process.

2. Ride a soothing delta-8 wave.

Delta-8 continues to generate widespread buzz by avid followers in the health and wellness community for the product's ability to help people attain a heightened sense of chill, without having to take the disorienting psychedelic trip while they're at it. This is huge. If you've been weighed down by internal turmoil to such an extent that it's jeopardizing your ability to be present in the bedroom, consider taking a look at Delta North Products.

This company's gummies are made with that premium delta-8, which provides you a VIP pass to the chill factory every time. If you're able to calm yourself down, it can be quite remarkable how this translates to an increased sex drive. So often we can get in our own way by fueling all of our anxious thought cycles. Maybe delta-8 will help you resolve that. Just consult your doctor for more professional medical advice. If it's your first time with delta-8, you'll want to have all your questions answered before you put the product in your body.

3. Exercise regularly.

Not only will regular exercise help you proactively ward off your risk for a heart attack, but exercise can also elevate your sex drive. Maybe you decided that a Viagra or Cialis route from the online pharmacy ultimately wasn't the move for the situation that you (and yours, if applicable) are in right now. Well, doubling down on a consistent workout program is a great alternative. Plus, you'll naturally increase your endurance. Something funny happens when you're not as out of breath as you're normally accustomed to being throughout the day. You end up having more energy, and even more desire to play in the bedroom.

We've covered all the essentials. Just be sure to consult a healthcare professional before your first dose of hemp, or before you take a product like Viagra or Cialis. Otherwise, enjoy the journey toward an improved sex drive.

ALS student from Marinduque

Wazzup Pilipinas?!

With a goal in mind, an ALS student from Marinduque works his way to finishing school and supporting his family at the same time. He may have paused for a while but ensured that a ‘well kneaded’ future lies ahead for his family, especially for his siblings.

At a very young age, Darrel Juliano, 17 years old, from Brgy, Buangan, Torrijos, Marinduque already realized how hard life is. Their family became a member of the DSWD Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in 2011 after his father left them. Her mother Diane has epilepsy thus she stays at home to look after the siblings of Darrel. Instead of asking for their relatives to give them food, Diane sells kakanin and pandesal to provide for her family. However, what she earns is not enough to support her 3 children who are all attending school.

Darrel saw how his mother works hard despite her condition. To help Diane in providing for their family, he decided to look for a job where he can still attend school and earn money at the same time. Diane discourages his son from working as she wants him to focus on his class lessons. But Darrel is persistent. He took different part-time jobs to help his mother. “Mabait s’yang Kuya. Maalaga, mapagbigay, at maaasahan. Nasa kanya na lahat [referring to Darrel’s character as a sibling]”, said Diane, mother of Darrel.

A true ‘bread’ winner

Since they lack financial resources, Darrel is determined to finish school and help his mother at the same time. But chances really test him how tight he can hold to his dreams. “Napilitan po akong huminto para suportahan mga kapatid ko. Gusto ko na hindi sila mahinto at makapagtapos sila sa pag-aaral”. Darrel stopped attending school and became a NAS (Not Attending School) from 2018 to 2020. From then on, he became the breadwinner of his family. He worked in Valenzuela City as a bakeshop helper. And since his grandfather also taught him vehicle repair, Darell took a part-time job in an auto-mechanic shop during his day off at the bakery.

To bring Darrel back to school, the DSWD Pantawid Pamilya Torrijos conducted numerous counseling sessions with his family. The barangay council also worked closely with DSWD to ensure that help will be provided to Darell’s family in every way possible. Moreover, the DSWD Pantawid Pamilya Torrijos assisted Diane so she can be registered as a solo parent and get purchase discounts for being a Person With Disabilities (PWD). On the other hand, through the LGU assistance and barangay health center, regular provision of maintenance drugs to Diane became possible. This also helped Darrell as he no longer needed to worry about the medication of his mother.

Aside from the child’s perseverance, Diane was surprised how Darrell was able to manage the salary he received when he worked in Valenzuela City. He was able to save Php 40,000.00 and decided to start building a new house for his family. From the light and easily swayed by wind, through Darrell, the family now lives in a semi-concrete house with an installed electricity connection and connected water source from the community pump. He was also able to buy a Php 13,000.00-worth of carabao and a female hog.

Kneading way to success

Seeing how the people in his town helped his family and having savings at hand, Darrel decided to go back to Torrijos in 2020. Since he was already 3 years behind his batchmates in school, the child decided to attend the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program instead. “Ayaw ko pong mapag-iwanan at gusto ko rin pong makapagtapos sa pag-aaral para na rin sa sarili ko. Mas maganda ang magiging future ko kung makakapagtapos din ako sa pag-aaral”. Darrel took advantage of the flexibility of the ALS program. While studying his modules at night, he works in a bakeshop in Sta. Cruz during the daytime to continuously earn money for their family. He regularly sends Php 1,000.00 to his mother as additional support to their daily expenses. The rest of his salary goes to his savings as he plans to buy the land on which their house was built.

The ALS Coordinator in Darrel’s school was also impressed by his perseverance and determination to develop his skills. According to Rosa Lea Santelices, he diligently complies with the school requirements every week. Aside from that, Darell also mentioned to her his interest in acquiring an auto-mechanic certificate through enrollment at Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). This is because Darrel plans to work abroad after finishing his ALS program.

“Sa mga kabataang tulad ko na may pinagdadaanan na hirap sa buhay, huwag kayong susuko agad. Ituloy lang ninyo ang pag-aaral. Education ang susi para makaahon tayo sa hirap. Umiwas rin kayo sa bisyo upang makamit ang inyong mga pangarap.”

For Diane, she is the true ‘bread’ winner, referring to having Darrel as his son and those people who helped their family at their lowest time. Just like kneading the dough with hands, Darrel created ways on how to help his family without losing his determination to finish school. He said that success is like baking, it will take time, a strong heart, and patience. Indeed no tough dough is impossible to knead and bread to be baked if hearts and determination will be dedicated to achieving it.