#ECQ Tips

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Blog#1 WHAT TO DO AFTER ECQ AND DURING GCQ

Patapos na yung ECQ? Tapos GCQ naman? Ano na yung mangyayare? What do you need to do?

Unang una manalangin tayo sa Diyos! Dahil GCQ na after ECQ kasi sobrang hirap ng mga pinagdadaanan nating lahat. Magpasalamat tayo sa Panginoon dahil the Lord deserves the highest praise!

Makinig sa balita! Maging aware sa kapaligiran! Sumunod sa mga tamang payo! Let us keep on spreading the Lovr and only fact!

Social distancing mga zzzzeeerrrr! At Wag na wag nyong susubukan na magsinungaling at magpanggap na hindi pa senior or hindi naman na kayo 20 pababa! Dahil kapag ginawa nyo yon! Hindi kayo nakiki cooperate sa government and sa mga frontliners natin. Laging mag mask at alcohol no to kissed or touch kapag nasa labas kayo.

Wag nyong ugaliin na normal na ang lahat, itatak nyo sa utak nyo na pre syntomatic lahat ng taong makakasalamuha nyo kapag nasa labas kayo, dahil hindi naman natin nakikita ang kalaban.

Magpatuloy sa pagiging healthy at hygienic! Pray at lagi kayong mag vitamins, work out kahit 30 mins.

[itonje]

[ID: a screenshot of a twitter post by @ChelDiokno reading ‘What do if your community pantry is visited by the police [THREAD]

Kung bisitahin ng pulis o ibang law enforcement agents ang community pantry ninyo, here are some tips:/END ID]

this thread is from twitter but i thought it would be pertinent to post here for anyone involved with community pantries in the PH:

If they are in uniform, take note of their names. Kung civilian attire, magalang na hingin ang gov't ID at isulat ang pangalan at affiliation (PNP, NBI, etc.). Kung hindi pumayag, politely say that you can’t accommodate them, dahil di mo alam kung law enforcers ba talaga sila.

You might be asked to fill up a form like this. Tandaan, wala kang kahit anong obligasyon na mag-fill up ng form o magbigay ng personal information sa law enforcers. Tandaan din itong paalala ni Data Privacy Commissioner Raymund E. Liboro

If the community pantry is in private property, di pwede pumasok ang law enforcers kung walang search warrant, unless pumayag ang may-ari. Ask for a warrant signed by a judge; kung wala, sabihin: “Pasensya na po, pero di kayo pwedeng pumasok kung wala kayong search warrant." If the police insist, or imply that you are hiding something (“Kung wala naman kayong tinatago ba’t ayaw nyo kaming papasukin?”), assert your right. Tell them: “Karapatan ko po yan, at yan po ang advice sa akin ng abogado.”

Kung nasa public land ang community pantry, hindi kailangan ng pulis ng search warrant para pumasok—but they still need a search warrant to search the community pantry or any other private property that is on the public land. If the community pantry is on public land, make sure you are not obstructing traffic, littering, or otherwise violating any similar local regulations.

Kung hingan kayo ng business permit (also known as a “Mayor’s Permit”): sabihin na based on your understanding, hindi kailangan ng permit dahil hindi naman kayo nagnenegosyo; your only purpose is to help the needy and marginalized.

Kung hingan kayo ng barangay permit: sabihin na the DILG and Anti-Red Tape Authority have publicly stated in separate announcements na hindi kailangan ng barangay permit.

Kung hingan kayo ng authority to solicit from DSWD: sabihin na based on your understanding, required lang ang authority to solicit sa regional and national fund campaigns, at hindi ito naga-apply sa community pantry.

8. Kung sabihan kayo na you cannot continue operating because it violates IATF guidelines or regulations, ito ang sabihin ninyo: a. IATF guidelines/regulations are only recommendatory and do not have the force of law unless they are adopted by the LGU as a local ordinance. b. Even under IATF guidelines, mass gatherings for authorized humanitarian activities are allowed sa ECQ at MECQ. Since a permit is not required to operate a community pantry, and the poor are urgently in need of food, a community pantry is an authorized humanitarian activity. c. Community pantries do not violate the IATF guidelines on humanitarian activities since no permit or license is required for them to operate.

Kung subukan nilang i-demolish o dismantle ang community pantry, politely and firmly object, but do not physically resist. Kumuha ng pictures o video recording to document what they are doing. Tandaang hindi mo kailangan ng consent nila para mag-record. The Anti-Wiretapping Act only requires the consent of the parties kung private conversation or communication ito.

If law enforcers arrest you, or try to search you, others, or the community pantry, tandaan ang mga karapatan ninyo. You can refer to the primer made by FLAG, PCIJ, and the Foundation for Media Alternatives, which you can access through this linktree:

Kung papirmahin kayo ng kahit anong dokumento (like an acknowledgment na binisita kayo), basahing maiigi at sabihing kailangan nyo muna kumonsulta ng abogado bago pumirma. Posibleng may waiver of rights ito, and this can prejudice your right to file a case kung kailangan. Kunan ng picture ang dokumento at iforward sa abogado. Kung mapilit ang pulis, pwedeng gamitin ang non-dominant hand (halimbawa kung kaliwete, gamitin ang kanang kamay), o gumamit ng pirma other than your regular signature, so you can later explain that you were forced to sign.

Kung maaari, mag-set up na din ng CCTV cameras sa lugar ng community pantry, at siguraduhing nagre-record ang mga ito 24/7. Sa lahat ng patuloy na tumutulong at nag-aambag sa mga community pantry, maraming salamat sa inyo. Sana makatulong ito sa inyo. You can also reach out to our FREE LEGAL HELPDESK anytime, i-message nyo lang kami sa http://m.me/cheldiokno. Mag-iingat kayong lahat, mga kakampi.

[maverick-guy]

2012’s successor, quarantine life, the Philippine government, and everything else in between

To begin with, 2020 seemed dreamlike – this year was somewhat a clash of heavenly entities and hellish forces. The universe was not kind to us this time. Doing activities and routines outside were put to a halt, but with humans' confinement in their houses, it made our situation worse. 2020 has been a fast yet long year, and we may all feel that time now is linear.

Allow me to borrow a line from the 1972 film Grease: This is the life of illusion, wrapped up in trouble, laced with confusion.        

Most would agree that the words above sum up the year 2020. An unfortunate series of events have taken place – from the Australian Bushfire crisis, the Iran-US conflict to earthquakes in Mindanao and the eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas – and these events have transpired in the first quarter of 2020. It seems like a frightening state to begin the year.

Afterwards, life was starting to be okay. People were adjusting with initial solutions to problems and ready to start anew, but coronavirus emerged. Reports say the first local coronavirus case struck in January – and due to a rise in positive cases, collective fear transpired in March, thus declaring coronavirus as a pandemic.

During the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in March, changes were relatively minimal since people could continue their businesses at home. But some of which lost their jobs resorted to starting food businesses or grieve because of said situation.

It's funny yet disturbing to witness that the government officials thought of matters that are supposed to be "important", but negate the needs of ordinary citizens. There were also debates about the enforcement of travel ban during the first quarter of 2020, but to our disdain, it was never taken seriously. In the end, we suffered a lot from their gambit during people exclaiming for assistance.

People get nervous each time the government transitions to the loosened GCQ. Businesses, travel, and movement imposed some restrictions, but there's the liberty of people to go out and do [unimportant] stuff. Some boomers also mentioned that this pandemic is a divine intervention, telling us to step up our faith and keep praying until we see the hope of day. So weird to think of.

As time passes by, everyone has set and bat their eyes on social media. With boredom and temporary pleasure, the rose of TikTok dance challenges has become a trend, along with experimenting DIY recipes and snacks. The creation of support and humorous Facebook groups has also been a craze, helping us cope while in quarantine by sharing memes, tips, tricks, tutorials, and advice according to members' inquiries and concerns.

Though these temporary distractions made us somewhat feel on edge, social hurdles increased such as unemployment rates. A few lucky corporate employees are compelled to the transition to work from home; and for students to continue their education online. Some were not ready for this sudden change of lifestyle as they may lack the resources and mental capacity to keep moving forward. Along with financial issues inflating, hopes and dreams feel deteriorated.

2020 did not feel the need to stop, as it delivered more than we ever expected. There is the shutdown of ABS-CBN, the demise of George Floyd, hence advocating the socio-political movement #BlackLivesMatter, and the implementation of the Anti-Terrorism Bill, as it being unconstitutional inflicted dangerous implications towards the society.

Throughout the ber months, people thought of celebrating the holidays is something we all looked forward to, yet another shooting incident caused by the police emerged. Jonel Nuezca, an off-duty police officer, shot his two unarmed neighbors, Sonya and Frank Gregorio, due to a heated discussion over right of way and the use of a boga. The untimely shooting incident emerged on social media, along with netizens expressing their protest with the acronym A.C.A.B (All Cops Are Bastards), and the hashtags #StopTheKillingsPH, #JusticeForSonyaGregorio, among others. These phenomena struck us of the social realities we ought to face.

Not to mention some of the heart-breaking deaths of celebrities this year: NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, actress and singer Naya Rivera, and YouTube vlogger Lloyd Cafe Cadena, made us feel disposable. Netizens can’t help but spit these words with spite: GRABE KA, 2020!

Once a new year has come, people always claimed that it would be their breakthrough. 2020 was the most anticipated year for redemption, but unexpected turnovers left us clueless on what’s in store for us in the following days, dominating anxiety and resentment. It is then claimed that this pandemic may change our lives forever.

People could go all night, overthinking about the simplest and pettiest stuff. With chaos going on, the utmost priority should be safety, security, and survival. One's daily routine felt timid, hence the desire to feel free again. People are now forcing themselves to perform their duties and just call it a day.

No one gets ready for a pandemic. There may be warnings beforehand, but it isn’t the ordinary citizens’ fault – it’s the government’s accountability to look after. As much as possible, I do not want to sound overly political, but the government’s incompetence affects the rise of numerous COVID cases each day – why plenty of Filipinos still suffer and plenty of then-employees remained jobless.

It’s a good thing that searching for new ways to thrive is an innate feature we acquire. However, I also do not want to glorify our resiliency, as being a Filipino is commonly construed as “resilient people.” If there comes a similar situation in the future, people should use their “resiliency” to stay at their homes, and be careful at the very least. But one thing that needs to be changed is the decision-making and planning of our government officials. The birth of our chaos came from them, so it shall end from them.

We are close to bidding farewell to 2020, yet the glimmer of hope seems far away to be achieved. Ambiguity lingers as we ask ourselves “What does 2021 have in store for us?” Are there people still looking forward for more pains and unfavorable events and perceive them as a leeway to unlock the tool of growth and our power to keep moving forward? Are we still going to settle for the bare minimum and keep our “resiliency” intact?

With all these points elaborated, this now begs the question: did the world really end in 2012? Or these unfortunate events are just unusual to us and we are, more or less, capable of taking action to undermine our demons?

[kimhortons]

Para sa mga iPhone users.

Hindi ako iphone user before, since asa lang ako sa magulang ko dati, simpleng android phone lang okay na. Yung first phone na nabili ko with my first salary, Star mobile na android phone pa, tapos cherry mobile na Flare series. Hindi rin  ako fan ng samsung kahit keri naman ng budget kasi napapangitan ako sa camera niya. Hindi pa ako fan ng iphone noon kasi feeling ko ang hirap niya gamitin, nakakatanga ba ganon. E may mga barkada ako na naka iPhone, ang pinaka latest palang nun iPhone 5s. Nagandahan ako sa camera niya kasi ang ganda ng lighting tsaka malinaw, gusto ko rin yung medyo grainy effect niya. Pag nagseselfie kami noon, laging kung sino may iphone yun ang gagamitin itchapwera lagi yung android kahit naka samsung note something ka pa haha.

So nung saktong nasira yung phone ko, binigay naman sakin ng tito ko yung iPhone 4s niya. So first time ko natry mag iphone, 2015. Simula nun, mas  gusto ko na gumamit ng ios. Pati yung barkada ko nung college unti unti narin nagsipag shift sa iPhone, kakarelease  lang nun iPhone 6, 6s at SE. Kahit outdated na yung gamit kong iphone nun, mas okay parin para sakin ang IOS kesa android. Kasi mas organized siya at maganda yung UI niya. For me lang ha. Tapos year 2017 yung ex ko nag gift sa akin ng iPhone SE. Then now, I got iPhone XS Max thru globe plan last year. Walang cash out kasi yung sim na gamit ko galing sa plan ng tita ko nung naka SE pa ako. Wala kasi kaming wifi that time so kung magastos sa load kinuha ko nalang yung sim na nakaplan, ganun din naman e. Tsaka para daw pag nagrenew pwede na ako kumuha ng device, pero syempre kasama sa monthy yung installment ng phone.  

Kahit di ko naexperience gamitin lahat ng model ng iPhone, we all know na ang iPhone mas mabilis mag drain ang battery health. Lalopag gamer ka, kailangan mo lagi ng powerbank. Kaya gusto ko i-share yung mga alam kong ways para ma-maintain yung battery health ng iphone natin. Before mag start yung ECQ 97% pa yung battery health ko. Pero ngayon since maghapon magdamag nalang nakatutok sa phone, 91% nalang siya *sad face*

So here are some tips based sa kung ano ginagawa ko:

First, lagi akong naka Darkmode. Bukod sa masakit sa mata yung liwanag ng iphone kahit naka baba na brightness niya mas nakaka save daw ng energy at battery life yun. Kung naka full na mababa na yung brightness, pwede mo pa mas pababaan yung liwanag niyan. Settings>Accessibility>Display&Text then toggle off mo yung Reduce White Point. Kung gusto mo mas madilim pa.

Notifications. Naka on lang sakin yung kung anong apps lagi kong gamit. Lahat especially yung mga Games, Grab, Foodpanda, Shopee or Lazada laging naka off.  

Location Services. Lagi lang din naka set sa “while using” lahat.

Airplane Mode. Tuwing naka charge ako, naka airplane mode ako. Off yung data, bluetooth at wifi para mas madaling mag charge.

Don’t use fake charger. Never. Eto mistake ko sa SE ko e. Ginamitan ko ng mumurahing charger. Mas nadrain niya lang yung battery life ko. Naranasan niyo na ba yung nagcharge kayo pero pabawas? Haha. Check niyo yung charger niyo, baka peke yan.  

Avoid fast charging and wireless or yung ibang adapdor . Sinabi lang din to ng friend ko sakin.  Pwede ka rin naman daw  gumamit ng fast charger pero wag lagi. Tsaka dapat original apple product. Mabagal talaga mag charge yung normal na 5w ng apple charger noh? pero okay lang daw yun, basta,

Wag mo na paabutin ng 20%. Lalong wag mo siya ididrain lagi. Isa kasi yan sa nakakababa ng performance ng battery life. Ako chinacharge ko na siya pag 40%-50% nalang. Mas mabilis pa mapuno agad tapos naka airplane mode ka pa.

Don’t charge your phone kapag mainit. Mas babagal lang yung charging process niya. Feeling ko yan din madaling maka drain, nai-stress yung battery sa inet. Kaya mas okay kung palamigin mo  muna, tanggalin mo  yung case, ilagay mo sa well ventilated place, ako pag mainet tinututok ko sa electric fan, lalo ngayon summer madali rin sila uminit lalo pag lagi mo gamit.

Overnight Charging. Sabi nila nakakasira ng phone yung pag ccharge ng overnight. I think for iPhone safe naman siya, again, basta nasa well-ventilated place siya. Wag mo tabunan ng unan mo para di mag over heat kung sakali. Tsaka pag full charge na siya, tumitigil naman yung charging  process niya. Kaya ako pag gising cellphone ko talaga agad una kong chinicheck, para ma-unplug ko na din.  

Low Power Mode. Dati nung naka SE pa ako, lagi ko siyang ini-enable. Pero ngayon before pa ako mag switch sa xs max, ginagamit ko nalang siya kapag nasa labas  ako tapos lowbatt na talaga. Kumbaga kapag kailangan lang.

Clear All Apps. Siguro kaya di ‘to nilalagay ng apple, kasi madalas ko to mapanuod sa mga iphone reviews, di ko lang sure kung dito nagtetake effect yung background app refresh, pero pag clinose mo kasi yung app, tapos open  mo na naman, another consumption na naman ng battery energy yun tsaka yung pag gawa ng folder same din sa energy consumption yun. Kaya di ako gumawa ng folders ng mga apps na lagi kong ginagamit. Nakafolder lang sakin yung mga bihira ko lang talaga buksan.

So ayun lang. Haba na. Haha marami pang iba, pero yan lang yung mga madalas kong gawin na tingin ko importante para ma-maintain mo in good condition yung battery life ng iphone mo. Yung sakin good pa naman pero tingin ko nanganganib na din kasi minsan di ko rin matiis na hindi gamitin kapag naka charge haha.

[midnightdecembercoffee]

Time is really moving too fast despite the fact that we are in Extended twice ECQ. The first day of the new month is about to end in a few minutes. Here I am, still awake and not even have a dose of sleepiness. Since quarantine started, my sleep pattern has been disrupted badly. There were times that I would fall asleep at past two in the morning. Perhaps, it's caused by my bad habits too. I missed the taste of Milk tea and Iced coffee. But I also missed the bittersweet taste of alcohol at the tip of my tongue. I am not much of a drinker but I like to once in a while.

Surely, my thoughts when I lie down to my bed will surely be:

A. I missed talking to someone sensible. Someone whom I can share with everything under the sun, no matter how senseless they are. I missed having that go to person. I missed having someone to talk with daily. I just missed it.

B. What if I die? How does it feels like to die? Will I know if I die? What would people say if I die? Will they read my journals?

C. I am not ready to die. I am just not.

D. Until when to get back to 'normal'?

E. I missed our office but I don't want to get back to work yet because the commute will surely be a real challenge.

F. I think our office work will resume by June.

G. I am not a good person in my opinion. How do you know if you are a good person?

I will surely still be awake even after I posted this.

[thesecoldfeet]

grabe tong mga workout buddies ko pati beauty tips may ambag eh hahahahahahaha level up talaga putek tapos sa maling tao lang mapupunta eh no. maguusap talaga tayo lord kapag ganon. yari ka sakin. joke hahaahahahahahahha. sulit din ecq dahil sa mga baliw na to.

[retzabelle]

Happy Mother’s Day, Mama! 🤗😘💐 Thank you for all the life tips (art of saving, healthy lifestyle) you’ve taught us. Truly useful at uncertain times like this. Missing you more during this ECQ...and the healthy meals that you make. 😘 Trying my very best to cook though. Haha. 🤪 I love you, Ma! Keep safe. Love, Your moody daughter (3rd pic 🤣) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAAITrJHn6I/?igshid=oexpifxy27pn

[unstoppablemich]

ECQ REALIZATIONS

Everyday is a day of learning, and we learn by actual experience. Start your day positively and end it with the same attitude.

Here are some of my quarantine days realization which I think will be beneficial to some or probably to all of us.

1. SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Turn off your smart phones and start a healthy conversation with your parents pr siblings, or with your husband or kids.

Join them watch "Seven Sundays or Fireproof" or any movies that can lift and build strong-bonded relationship.

Honor and respect your parents even if you think they don't deserve it. Do it while you still can. Time is running, they're not getting any younger. Make up your mind while you still have time.

2. CHANGE

Whatever it is that hinders you in going to your next level, change it.

Change comes from within, you have to start it yourself. You cannot expect people to change if you yourself cannot do it. Remember, you cannot give what you do not have.

3. SAVE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN

Identify your needs not your wants. Buy only the most important things. Do not live beyond your needs. Your spending should never be ahead of your earning.

In saving, these are my tips. I really do it until now. If you have bottles or jars at home, put a label on it, one by one.

1st jar - Emergency fund

2nd jar - Educational fund

3rd jar - Bills (Water, Electricity, Interner, etc.)

4th jar - Books/Clothing (That's up to you)

And so on, so forth.

You can just put like 10 pesos everyday on every jar [depends on your earning], and you'll be surprised, as the days goes by, you have something to keep up in the drought.

But your choice if you still want to do this as I know most of us has bank accounts. For me, it is effective. It depends on your strategy, you just have to be creative.

4. ACCOUNTABILITY

It comes with responsibility and commitment. Never give up on difficult people or difficult situation. Build trust and inspire confidence.

Ang totoong pagmamahal, hindi ka magiging bulag sa pagkakamali niya.

Also, be accountable to your health. Avoid eating unhealthy foods. Have enough sleep and exercise. Avoid drinking sodas.

Most of all, always treat others better than yourself. In that way, you can be free from envious and insecurities.

BE HEALTHY, BE WEALTHY, AND BE WISE (Not in your own eyes. Be wise as serpent, but as gentle as dove)

5. GENEROSITY

You don't have to be rich to extend your hand in help to those who are in need the most. The more you are poor, the more you have to be generous (sekreto ko yan 😘).

A generous person prospers all the more because the more you give (with pure intention), the more you will receive.

6. DEVELOP YOURSELF

Read books, attend webinars, listen to podcasts, involve in toastmasters events, and always be with people who brings out the best and not the worst in you.

You may be a single mother, a wife, a widower, undergraduate or whatsoever, it won't be a limitation from developing yourself, from thinking out of the box, from thinking something you can grow or multiply. YOU HAVE SO MUCH POTENTIAL IN YOU. You just have to believe it and act on it.

Do not limit yourself, ask help and assistance. I am sure there's always someone in your life who is willing to lend a hand for help.

7. HUMBLE YOURSELF

If you want to be the greatest, you must become a servant.

Serve your family, serve your parents, even if let's say you're a provider. Serve those who are surround you. Just because you earn much does not mean people will bow down to you. Do not let yourself stoop down to a lowest level. Don't let the air go to your head. It's not your level. It is very sad on that level, I tell you. It's very low. Money is not always the answer and it wouldn't satisfy anybody.

8. HAVING THE RIGHT MINDSET

Whatever is your situation, be thankful. There's a reason why you are going through that journey. It's not a coincidence, it is really for you.

Always think positive. Always think you can do it. Do not surrender to your limitations, overcome it.

Every problem has a solution. Be thankful you have problems, because it would mean you have an opportunity to grow and become better. Remember that problems are the vitamins of the champions. AND YOU ARE A CHAMPION.

If you do all this, you'll be surprised you're becoming a better version of yourself.

Do not look for what you don't have. Look what is in your hands and channel it to a gteater good.

Plan carefully and ahead, but also prepare for the worst.

[edgarjustinecruz]

SARS-CoV-2

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 also known as SARS-CoV-2 is a strain of the nobel coronavirus, it is an infectious disease that targets the respiratory system of a human being and it can spread from person to person. The first case of COVID-19 was distinguished in Wuhan, China when a investigation of the outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO), the outbreak was declared to be a Public Health Emergency of Internation Concern in the 30th of January of 2020.

How does Covid-19 spread?

The new strain of noble coronavirus can be spread through person to perosn with or withouth contact. First the World Health Organization or WHO thought that the new strain of novel coronavirus or also known as COVID-19 is spread through airborne trasmission, but later on it was announced in the public that it is passed through Droplet Transmission. Imagine sitting in your queue in the supermarket and someone sneezes of cough, the droplets from the cough or the sneeze may not directly land at you but the droplets can spread up to 3 feet from where he or she sneezes or coughs. If his or her hands are used to cover the nose or the mouth and he or she touches the safety rails, the doorknob, and other things or places that is accessible to be touched by your and others hand. 

What are the symtomps of COVID-19

The COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways.  COVID-19 is a respiratory disease and most infected people will develop mild to moderate symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment.  People who have underlying medical conditions and those over 60 years old have a higher risk of developing severe disease and death.

Common symptoms include:

fever

tiredness

dry cough.

Other symptoms include:

shortness of breath

aches and pains

sore throat

and very few people will report diarrhoea, nausea or a runny nose.

People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should self-isolate and contact their medical provider or a COVID-19 information line for advice on testing and referral.

How to prevent having COVID-19?

*STAY AT HOME*(Be part of the solution, if you dont need or have anything important to do outside just stay at home and follow the guidelines that will be given)

But if you really need to go outside here are some tips on what to do.

1. Practice proper Handwashing and do it frequently.

If water and soap is available it is much advisable to wash your hands rather that just the use of alcohol. Because water and soap can kill the virus that maybe in your hands more effectively. (But when there is no available water and soap use 70% alcohol-based rub.)

2. Avoid touching your face.

Our hands touched many surfaces that we dont know if it’s contaminated or not, fight the urge of touching your face. Because when our hands is contaminated with different kind of virus and we touched our eyes,nose or mouth it can be the portal of entry of the virus to enter your body and make you sick. 

3. Maintain Social Distance

You must heard or read this a lot in this time, so why do we really need to keep or practice social distancing. When someone sneeze or cough the little droplets spray from the nose or mouth can directly land on your or you can inhale it. So it is advisable to have atleast 3 ft distance from everyone not just the one who are sick but to anyone for the safety of everyone.

4. Practice Proper Respiratory Hygiene

It is most advisable now to use a Tissue when sneezing or coughing and disposing the used tissue right after you used it in a proper and enclosed trashcan or bin. 

*UPDATE of COVID-19 in the Philippines as of APRIL 9, 2020*

As of April 9, 2020 the cases of COVID-19 are still rising up, everyday the  confirmed cases are ranging from 100-500. Yes they say we are in the lowest cases of the new virus but it’s because our country is still not prioritizing in having a Mass Testing.

So what can you do while in the quarantine?

We are all not sure how long the ECQ of Enhanced Community Quarantine will last but as of now it is extended until 11:59 pm of April 30, 2020. But what can  we do in our home.

Rather than streaming or binge watching new tv-series or K-Dramas in your room it is important to have knowledge about COVID-19 and being updated to what is happening and what are the new guidelines give to us.

Here are some things that we can do:

1. Sharing Knowledge through Social Media

But be careful not to believe everything you read on the internet, be smart and find reliable sources and STOP THE SPREADING OF FAKE NEWS. 

2. Maintaning Proper Hygiene 

Yes maybe we are not going outside so we think that we dont need to take a bath, the answer is NO. Stay in cleaning your body and practicing Proper and Healthy Hygiene in order to avoid acquiring other illness.

3. If you know you have the means to help others financially, DO IT.

There are plenty of ways to help and donate in this time it is not all about donating financially you can also donate basic needs and essentials to those who are less fortunate.

We are all fighting the something we cant see, but we can see how it affects our country and how many have died to it. We are all scared and thinking what will happen and when will it completely end. All we can do now is to help each other, educate ourselves about the current situations. Yes there are real life HEROES and they walk amongus, they are our FRONTLINERS who are risking their own life for the greater good of others, so dont forget to thank them during and AFTER this Pandemic. 

[mvolovm]

Klon Centaur　自作メモ

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①Perf and PCB Effects Layouts: Klon Centaur

②Perf and PCB Effects Layouts: Klon Centaur - True Bypass

③Klon Centaur 自作 craftsman－エフェクター自作、ギター、その他工作ブログ－

④Electro Smash - Klon Centaur Analysis

世に出回っている図面は、③にも掲載してあるM.C.氏による

2008年、2009年、および上に示した2009年改訂版（R21 1k8とR23 4k7を入れ替えたバージョン）である。

ユニバーサル基盤（Perf Board）レイアウトを探したところ、本家を下敷きにしたbuffered bypassの①と、true bypass版の②があり、

今回は2009年の回路図を参考としながら②を制作した。1590Bに収まるレイアウトだが、1590BBで作成。

回路の分析の詳しいやつを読みたい方は④をお勧めする。

（以下、パーツ番号は2009年版に準拠するので参考にされたい）。

●本家からトレースされた回路図と、True Bypassのレイアウト図との差異について

※パーツ数が多いので、回路図を先頭から追ってレイアウト図と見比べながら、レイアウト図に番号（R1,2,3…）を書き込みつつパーツを並べておくことをお勧めする（ちなみに私は準備したパーツをR1,2…と並べて書いた紙にマスキングテープで張り付けて準備している）。

・本家（回路図）がbuffered bypass回路なのをレイアウト図ではtrue bypassに改変しているので関連部品が削除されている(R3,4,R14, R26-28,C2)。

・レイアウト図では先頭にいわゆるPulldown Resistorの2M2が追加されている（True Bypassのフットスイッチのポップ音対策？）。

・レイアウト図では主に電源回りの電解コンデンサーの容量がアップされている（C15,17-21）。

・レイアウト図では9Vラインのコンデンサが追加されている（ノイズ除去用？レイアウト図でタンタルの下の100nF, C23とした）。

・レイアウト図ではC22(+16.2V電源のコンデンサ)が恐らく忘れられている（意図的にomitしたわけではないと思う）ので、2本並んだ5817の上あたりに設置した。

・レイアウト図では9Vラインに保護用ダイオードが入っている（7660の下）。

・レイアウト図右上のラインの図が���部欠けている（1uF タンタルの下側の足は、100nFの下の緑ラインに接続される）

・2009年版回路図の抵抗入れ替えは、しないほうが音がよいと思う（R21 1k8とR23 4k7のまま）。

●パーツについて

・金属皮膜抵抗を指定されているパーツはR5,R7,R8,R10,R12,R20なので、そのように集めた。R12の422kとか何系列だよ…(430kを使用した）。ほかは炭素抵抗でよいが、真ん中のラインの抵抗（R1,R6,R13…）あたりも何となくキンピを使用した。

・コンデンサーはPanasonicのフィルム（ECQシリーズ）を指定されているが、たぶん探すのが大変（一部数値は入手できなかった）。そこそこのフィルムコンであればOKと思われる。

・C16はタンタルを指定されているが、大きなフィルムコンデンサで代替した。

・レイアウトが窮屈なので電解コンデンサは耐圧に注意しながらなるべく小さい・背の低いタイプを選んだほうがよいと思われる。

・100kBカーブのデュアルポット（可変抵抗器）が少し手に入りにくいかもしれない。

・電源回路のIC（回路図 ICL7660SCPA）は、本家でも用いられたとされるMAX1044に代替した。7662でもいいらしい（未確認）。

●製作上のtips

・レイアウト上、使用するユニバーサル基盤は横21穴x縦26穴となっている。

・電源回路の作動チェック：+Vは9V、+Vbは4.5V、-Vは-8.6V、+V2は16.2V前後となるはず。

・D2,3(1A34 ゲルマニウム）は熱に弱いそうなので、ソケットを介して装着したほうがよいと思われる。ICも同様。

・ICの向きに注意する

・可変抵抗器の足番号に注意する。

・アースラインの接続忘れ注意。

●感想

・本家を使用したことはないが、優れたブースター/ODだと思う。

・ピッキングのニュアンスによく反応する。反応が早い印象。

・GAINを絞ってプリアンプ的につかうもよし、そこそこ歪ませても面白い。

・2009年版回路図の抵抗入れ替えは、しないほうが音がよいと思う（R21 1k8とR23 4k7のまま）。もとのままの方がすっきりした印象。

●追記（2023/03/30）

・バッファードバイパス版も製作してみました。やはり原典は偉大で、バッファの音が素晴らしいです。ノブの効きがより良いかもしれない。

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Weekly Blog Week 8 by: Carl Kho & Raymund bacho

Mem's Food house a Eatery Business. Owned by Madam Erna Mae Patriana

We were Curious about their start of Building a Business, and started interviewing.

"My business is Eatery/ FoodHouse/ Karenderya. The name of our business is Mem's Foodhouse, we sell food, drinks and we also have small sari-sari store. We started this business last November 18, 2018, my husband and I decided to have this business since we have a space that were not being used, since the location is very perfect for a business because it is in front of a school, near a barangay hall and also near in barangay terminal so we decided to start a business."

She also shared her Challenges and Obstacles of opening a Business.

"Their were a lot of challenges a business could encounter and we also have ours, the challenge that we encounter is the pandemic, during the ecq in Cagayan de oro establishment are forced to closed specially the restaurant or other establishment that offers food, and yes we are also closed. We did not  get the ROI of our business because pandemic started 4 months after we opened our business and we have to stop and wait until the food industry could open again."

She also suggested tips and information on how to expand your Business--

"As a business owner it is really important how to handle money, and what i learned is that you should not spend money beyond what is needed."

[camellaofficial]

Lockdown or ECQ tips to avoid panic buying.

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Mula nang magsimula ang Pandemya, in-obliga tayong manatili sa bahay para sa ating sariling kaligtasan at para sa kaligtasan ng iba. Sa mga oras na ito ang Internet o Social Media ay nagkaroon ng malaking papel sa ating buhay. Nasa school year pa rin ang aking klase nang inihayag ng gobyerno ang isang ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine) noong Marso 15, 2021, na nangangahulugang mayroon pa kaming mga kinakailangan gawin at takdang-aralin na ipapasa sa aming mga guro. Ngunit, syempre, walang pinahintulutan lumabas; sa halip, inatasan kaming ipadala ito sa aming mga guro sa pamamagitan ng isang personal na mensahe sa Messenger. Pinayuhan kami ng aming mga guro kung anong mga takdang-aralin ang kailangan namin upang magawa sa pamamagitan ng messenger, at naisumite namin ang aming gawain sa pamamagitan ng messenger.

Bago pa man ang pandemya, ang Internet ay may malaking impluwensya sa pag-aaral ng mga mag-aaral. Ang Internet ay isang network ng mga computer at iba pang mga elektronikong aparato tulad ng mga telepono at tablet. Bilang isang resulta, ang mga mag-aaral ay may madaling pag-access sa impormasyong kailangan nila upang mapaunlad ang kanilang kaalaman. Maaari ding magkaroon ng kamalayan ang mga mag-aaral sa pinakabagong sitwasyon at balita na sangkot sa kanilang paligid.

Ang epekto ng mga plastic straw sa mga marine species tulad ng pagong ay isang halimbawa nito. Wala akong ideya kung paano nakakaapekto ang plastik na straw sa kapaligiran dati, ngunit dahil maraming tao ang namulat sa isyu sa pamamagitan ng social media, nagkaroon ako ng higit na pag-unawa sa sitwasyon. Nagkaroon ako ng higit pang kaalaman tungkol dito at sinubukan kong sabihin sa aking mga kaklase tungkol dito sa pamamagitan ng pagpapakita nito sa aming klase nang maihatid namin ang aming mga sanaysay sa klase.

Ang mga mag-aaral ay maaaring gumamit ng iba't ibang mga platform ng social media upang matulungan sila sa kanilang pag-aaral. Magsimula tayo sa Messenger at Facebook, na nagpapahintulot sa atin na makipag-usap sa ating mga kaibigan at pamilya. Mayroon din tayong mga Group Chats dito kung saan ang mga mag-aaral ay maaaring makipag-usap sa isa't isa patungkol sa mga takdang-aralin sa paaralan. Kung hindi nila maintindihan ang isang bagay, maaari silang humiling sa isang tao sa kanilang klase na tulungan sila. Ito ay mahalaga para sa mga mag-aaral upang maramdaman nilang konektado sila bawat isa, lalo na nasa isang online class setting tayo. Mas mamomotivate sila kung nakikita nila ang kanilang mga kaklase na nagpapaalala sa isa't isa ng kanilang mga responsibilidad.

Ang Tiktok ay isang tanyag na platform sa pagbabahagi ng mga video. May mga sumasayaw, kumakanta, nagpapatawa, nagtuturo mag make-up at iba pang mga video na makikita dito. Gayunpaman, nagbibigay din ang tiktok ng nilalamang pang-edukasyon tulad ng mga tip sa pag-aaral, nagtuturo na mga video, at mga tip sa labas ng paaralan. Natatandaan kong natutunan ko dito ang pagkakaiba sa pagitan ng "ng" at "nang" salamat sa tiktok. Bilang karagdagan, natutunan ko kung paano lumikha ng mas makabagong mga template ng PowerPoint para sa aking susunod na mga presentasyon sa klase. Maaari kang matuto ng mga bagong bagay habang masayang nanonood sa tiktok.

At, syempre, Google; Hindi ako sigurado kung gaano pa ang masasabi ko tungkol sa kung gaano kahalaga ang app o website na ito sa buhay ng isang mag-aaral. Mabilis tayong dumulog sa Google upang humingi ng tulong kapag meron tayong hindi naiintindihan. Kung hindi mo alam kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng isang salita, maaari mo itong tingnan dito. Nagbibigay sa atin ang website na ito ng isang walang limitasyong dami ng impormasyon. Ang Internet ay may mga kalamangan at kahinaan, ngunit sa palagay ko para sa isang mag-aaral na natututo sa panahon ng isang pandemya, ang mga kalamangan ay higit kaysa sa mga hindi maganda. Upang maunawaan ang kanilang aralin, bumabaling sila sa internet at social media para sa tulong. Nagiging kaibigan nila ang Internet at Social Media sa ganitong panahon. 

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Lamudi brings together the biggest lineup of developers with exclusive deals at Online Housing Fair

Lamudi’s survey of property seekers in the first quarter of 2020 revealed that 91% of respondents want financial help from property developers, with 46% looking for discounts, 31% for promos, and 23% interested in a smaller down payment. Responding to this need from the market, the leading real estate partner brings its housing fair online this May with not just the biggest lineup of developers, but also special deals and exclusive property discounts.

For the real estate industry, the first quarter of 2020 saw some of the hardest struggles, with the Taal volcano eruption happening in January, growing concerns about the novel coronavirus in February, and the subsequent announcement of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) midway through March.

Surveyed property seekers last year mentioned they were keeping their property buying timeframe open, with 34% considering a property purchase a year after the start of the pandemic. Monitoring property demand on Lamudi across all price points, most price segments experienced year-on-year dips in pageviews on Lamudi in 1Q2020. Demand one year later in 1Q2021 points to recovery across all prices, with high-end properties proving most resilient during a time when cash is king, while the affordable segment showed the dream of homeownership is alive amid a health crisis.

High-end properties for sale lead recovery in the residential market

The luxury market, the only segment that posted positive year-on-year growth in pageviews in 1Q2020, saw a 33.7% average growth in pageviews year-on-year in 1Q2021. Leads for the luxury segment were particularly strong in 1Q2020 compared to 1Q2019, with houses priced over 20M posting a 222% growth. This grew by an additional 18% in 1Q2021.

As the country faced unprecedented challenges which highlighted the importance of cash, those with more purchasing power took the opportunity to consider investing in real estate--a financial move advised by investors during times of crisis.

Laborers showed strong desire to own a home amid the pandemic

Even outside the luxury segment, the importance of owning a home proved strong amid the pandemic. For affordable houses for sale, properties priced less than 450K saw a 46% growth in pageviews in 1Q2021 compared to 1Q2020, posting the highest recovery rate in the affordable segment. Property seekers realized the importance of owning a home when mobility restrictions were put in place. The proximity of one’s home to essential establishments and place of employment greatly affected their mobility, comfort, and capacity to work at such a critical time.

 Houses in this price range were also the second most inquired property in 1Q2020 compared to 1Q2019 at 128% growth in leads, which continued to grow by 38% in 1Q2021.

Pandemic property demand calls for safe property search at home

The interest across all price segments fueled Lamudi’s decision to bring its much-anticipated housing fair online this May. As property buyers revive their confidence in investing in real estate, the free event will help them get the best value for their money through special deals and exclusive offers from featured developers. Since 2016, Lamudi has been organizing housing fairs in various cities across the country, bringing real estate seekers closer to their dream properties. Previous housing fairs were held in shopping malls, including SM Mall of Asia, Trinoma, SM City Cebu, and Glorietta--a setup that would not be ideal in the new normal.

 Seeing the demand for homeownership bounce back in 2021, Lamudi has decided to host the first and biggest online housing fair in the Philippines through a digital platform showcasing exclusive offers from property developers such as RLC Residences, AboitizLand, Federal Land, Shang Properties, Prime Homes, Solar Resources, PH1 World Developers, ACM Homes, DMCI, and PIK, as well as the real estate brokerage PropertyPro.

Sponsored by Nook, Kamada, and the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, Inc. (SHDA), the Online Housing Fair will officially open on May 3 and last until May 31, 2021. The event’s official media partners are BusinessWorld and Mindanao Times.

The online housing fair will feature the Pag-IBIG Fund to talk about affordable housing loan programs, and Atty. Siegfrid S. Suarez, the Legal and Compliance Officer of Lamudi Philippines, to answer land title transfer concerns. Renelyn Tan-Castillejos, a Certified KonMari Consultant and the founder of World of Yorokobi, will teach attendees how to tidy and organize their homes. Clean All PH and Happy Helpers will also give valuable advice on how to deep clean and sanitize the home in the new normal, and SoFA will be sharing home interior design tips. Learn to start your own garden at home with tips from ZassyGreen - All About Plants.

A first in the history of Lamudi, the online housing fair marks a significant milestone for the company. CEO Kenneth Stern said, “For the past years, Lamudi’s housing fairs have been held in malls all over the country. Our team has been working hard to address the limitations to property buying brought on by the pandemic, which is what led to us deciding to bring the housing fair online.”

Visit the Lamudi online housing fair through this link.

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[janeys-journal]

Oh! Who said Philippines can't slay?! Hahaha i love the buildings behind me especially the one that reflects the sky🥰! How awesome is that! How incredible is that!❣.

Now I ask you again? Who said Philippines can't slay? Hahaha Guys it's time to think again! The world is evolving. Change is constant! It is time to go home! Charooootttt hahhahaha

Love lots guys!❣❣❣ have a good day always! And don't forget to smile despite of this pandemic! We can get through this! Lavannnn langggg! Stay at home! Stay safe!

#taken before ECQ was lifted😊. Sad, but we have to move on with our lives! Though for me I still have to go to work😅, but it's ok, no fears and worries! Just keep a faith in every steps and follow the healthy tips guidelines - bring alcohol with you, always wear your mask and face shield and most importantly social distancing😊.

God bless guys! And stay safe!