March 18, 2020

Perfect rice every time

Like most Filipinos, I can’t live without rice. It just goes with almost every meal I eat. From adobo to sinigang to tocino, a cup of steaming white rice is the perfect complement. Mas sumasarap talaga ang ulam pag may bagong lutong kanin! So it goes without saying that the rice cooker is actually a must-have in my kitchen.





While it may be an afterthought to some, a rice cooker is not just a simple kitchen appliance to me. The model I use right now is the Kyowa 1.8L Rice Cooker, and I love it! It’s very affordable but I am still able to cook perfect fluffy rice every time.

The Kyowa is great for large portions, able to cook enough rice for about 8 people. Perfect for when I have visitors over for lunch or dinner. Aesthetically, I really like the Japanese-style design.



And I think the built-in cover seals the rice better so it stays fresh and warm longer. It also came with a measuring cup and spatula as standard, together with a tray for steaming vegetables.

If you’re a big rice fan like me, check out the affordable Kyowa Rice Cooker available on Shopee.



March 17, 2020

#FightCOVID19 : Caritas Manila To Provide Ligtas COVID-19 Kits to Poor Families in Metro Manila

The entire Luzon is now under Enhanced Community Quarantine (Lockdown) from March 17 to April 12, suspending all means of public transportation. 

President Rodrigo Duterte made the announcement in a televised address from MalacaƱang.

Everyone is advised to stay inside their homes as the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases intensify its efforts to identify and isolate confirmed Covid-19 cases.

Many poor families in Metro Manila, even before the declaration of the Community Quarantine, are already unable to purchase food and basic protection needs against COVID-19. More than the virus, they’re afraid that the lockdown will deprive them of livelihood.

“We won’t last a month here. We won’t even last a few days if my husband doesn’t earn a living,” a woman living in Baseco, Tondo Manla said in an interview.

In response to this crisis, Caritas Manila, the lead social service arm of the Archdiocese of Manila, launched the LIGTAS COVID-19 campaign. This aims to provide Caritas Ligtas COVID-19 kits and Caritas Manna food bags to 6,000 poor families in Metro Manila.

The 2000 Pesos Caritas LIGTAS COVID-19 kit for a family of 5 includes:

1 liter of 70% ethyl alcohol
5 handy bottles of 30 ml alcohol
5 washable face masks
1 liter of antibacterial liquid soap
1 box of 100 tablets of vitamin C with zinc
A pair of reusable gloves
1 liter of liquid bleach
3 pieces of cleaning cloth
Eco bag

The 700 Pesos worth of Caritas Manna bag to the family contains:

5 kilos of rice
munggo beans
9 assorted canned goods
2 packs of Caritas Margins kalabasa/malunggay noodles
1/4 pack of sugar and salt
Eco bag

Joining this campaign is now made even easier with GCash. Simply scan the QR code below in your GCash app and you can donate as low as 1 peso to help protect the poor from COVID-19.

The crisis has affected our country and there is no other way to #FightCOVID19 than to live out the Filipino spirit of Bayanihan. No one should be left behind.

For MORE information about Caritas Manila and its campaigns please go to www.caritasmanila.org.ph or CONTACT 0917-5955083

BDO Confirms COVID-19 Case in San Juan operation facility; Said employee is not branch-based and does not have any face-to-face interaction with clients

BDO is closely monitoring the status of an employee who tested positive for COVID-19. Said employee is not branch-based and does not have any face-to-face interaction with clients.

All employees within the contact trace of the affected individual are now under self-quarantine.

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BDO received reports that a non-branch employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee, who works in an operations facility in San Juan, did self-quarantine on March 10. However, the bank was informed of the confirmation on March 16.

All employees within the contact trace of the affected individual are now under self-quarantine.

During this challenging time, BDO will be providing said employee with every support and guidance. 

The bank is in close coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) in taking the necessary actions. BDO is likewise performing detailed contact tracing with all employees and other parties that the infected employee may have come into contact with. The affected office area, as well as the common spaces such as the elevators and toilets, are being  deep cleaned and disinfected. We have also advised all our employees to be cautious about their wellness and hygiene to boost their immune system.

BDO will continue to closely monitor the situation to ensure that the well-being of employees, customers and suppliers is protected.

Please read the bank’s official statement at www.bdo.com.ph.

#BDO #BDOUnibank

Leverage digital technology to reduce risk of viral transmission -- GCash



Filipinos are now scrambling to keep their home supplies at bay, as the deadly novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread in various parts of the country, and a community quarantine has been ordered in certain areas of the archipelago. 

In Metro Manila alone, some grocery stores have seen their shelves almost wiped out of stocks, as people stockpile their homes with food and other grocery items to prepare their families for more stringent quarantine measures. 

This means that the exchange of paper money is faster than ever, and money is circulating from one hand to another without prejudice to whoever handled the banknotes before people and merchants ultimately keep them in their wallets or cash registers. 

Paper money, according to various studies, can harbor the viruses and bacteria that they contract with for several days. This may include the deadly novel virus that has forced the world into a pandemic. 

And in the Philippines, where cash is still king, the virus may potentially spread through the exchange of paper money, which circulates not only in one area but can go anywhere where payment is demanded. 


Aside from practicing personal hygiene, the World Health Organization (WHO) has already encouraged everyone to use contactless payment solutions to avoid viral transmission via banknotes and coins. 

Thus, it is high time for Filipinos to consider using frictionless payment methods such as mobile wallets. Through mobile apps, account holders may transact with a wide variety of merchants without physically touching paper money. They may also use their mobile phones to pay for bills, settle for government dues, or even support humanitarian efforts to combat the dreaded disease. 

GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines, is encouraging Filipinos to adopt a more digital lifestyle, especially at times like these, when crises strike everyone the hardest.


“At this trying time, every one of us should adopt measures that will reduce our risk of contracting the virus from any surface — and that includes paper money. We at GCash believe that there is power in technology, and Filipinos could benefit from this, especially during emergencies,” GCash President Anthony Thomas said. 

The digital economy helps lessen the risk of transmission for those who leverage it, as it limits the physical interaction between people and leverages new technologies to facilitate services. 



Transferring funds to loved ones in the provinces 

For instance, a man who works in quarantined Metro Manila may send money to his loved ones in Bicol via GCash. He may either send the money to their GCash wallets or even transfer funds from his GCash account to their bank accounts via the Bank Transfer option in the GCash app.
The funds transferred may then be used by his family to purchase their everyday goods, pay for services, and even pay for their bills. 

No queues at payment centers 

Speaking of paying bills, with social distancing protocols now in place, queuing at payment centers also increases the risk of spreading the virus. 
By using the GCash Pay Bills service, anyone with a GCash account may settle their utility bills, credit card bills, cable and internet bills, insurance, real estate, and even government dues without going out of the comforts of their homes. 

Get things delivered 

Likewise, instead of going to supply stores, GCash users may use their GCash wallets to shop online. Through its partnership with Lazada, which has the widest arrays of goods being sold, GCash users may opt to buy their grocery items or even daily necessities via their mobile phones. The items they purchased will then be delivered to their doorsteps, reducing their risk of contact to the virus. 

Pay with credit lines 

But if it is really necessary to go outside and buy daily necessities from the grocery store, GCash users may also use their mobile wallets to purchase goods via the revolutionary Scan-to-Pay (STP) via QR or STP via Barcode payment systems, which are accepted in over 70,000 merchants in the country. They may either use their available balance or tap into GCredit, a credit facility embedded in the GCash app, to transact with grocery stories like Puregold. 

Savings in times of emergencies 

GCash users with GSave savings accounts may also digitally cash out their money when emergencies arise. The money, when cashed out from the GSave account, directly goes into the GCash wallet balance, and instead of physically cashing the money out of ATMs, they may opt to use their digital wallets to transact with various merchants across the Philippines. 


Not the only risk reduction measure

These are just some of the services that Filipinos may benefit from during the global pandemic. But while frictionless payments reduce the risks of spreading the virus, everyone should still keep in mind that proper hygiene, as directed by the Department of Health, should be thoroughly and strictly practiced. 

“We have to work together as a team — albeit following social distancing protocols — to defeat this almost invisible enemy. We at GCash are exploring more ways to help the government and the private sector in mitigating the further spread of COVID-19 in the country,” Thomas said. 

Globe extends free unli WIFI services to more hospitals nationwide


Globe extends free and unlimited internet connection via its GoWiFi services to more hospitals nationwide as more COVID-19 cases are being confirmed in areas outside Metro Manila. This is to augment the efforts of more medical frontliners, and help patients and their loved ones to stay connected and informed in the country's fight against the pandemic.

GoWiFi is available in the following medical institutions from March 16 until April 15, 2020:

Agusan del NorteMJ Santos Hospital
Holy Child Colleges of Butuan Hospital
BataanBataan St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center Corp.
Batangas
Daniel O. Mercado Medical Center
Lipa City District Hospital
Lipa Medix Medical Center
Mary Mediatrix Medical Center
San Antonio Medical Center
Bohol
Ramiro Community Hospital
BenguetBenguet General Hospital
BulacanMendoza General Hospital
QualiMed Hospital Altaraza
Rugay General Hospital
Camarines SurNICC Doctors Hospital
CapizCapiz Emmanuel Hospital
CaviteEmilio Aguinaldo College Medical Center - Cavite
CebuCebu Community Hospital
Cebu Doctors Hospital
Davao del SurDavao Doctors Hospital
Davao Limso Hospital
Davao Medical Center (Southern Philippines Medical Center)
Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.
San Pedro Hospital
Ilocos NorteGov. Roque Ablan Sr. Memorial Hospital
Ilocos SurGabriela Silang General Hospital
Iloilo
West Visayas State University Medical Center
Medicus Medical Center
The Medical City Iloilo
QualiMed Hospital Iloilo

Isabela
Isabela United Doctors Med Center
La UnionLa Union Medical Diagnostic Center and Hospital Inc.
LagunaHealthServ Los Banos Medical Center
San Pablo Medical Center
The Medical City South Luzon
QualiMed Hospital Nuvali
Misamis OccidentalMedina Medical Center
Misamis Oriental
Polymedic Velez
Maria Reyna Xavier University Hospital Inc.
Negros Occidental
The Doctor's Hospital - Visayas
Caritas Health Shield Inc.
Negros OrientalHoly Child Hospital
Pampanga
The Medical City Clark
PangasinanPangasinan Doctors Hospital
South CotabatoSocsargen County Hospital
ZambalesJames L. Gordon Hospital
Our Lady of Lourdes International Medical Center
Zamboanga del SurDoctors Hospital
West Metro Medical Center

GoWiFi services have also been available since March 13 in select public and private hospitals in Manila, San Juan, Quezon City, Taguig and other areas in Metro Manila as support to the national government’s call for community quarantine in the region. This brings to a total of 68 hospitals being supported by Globe.
Globe and TM customers who subscribed to telehealth provider KonsultaMD may also consult with a doctor via the 79880 telehealth hotline without incurring mobile call charges. This is to help decongest physical consultations at hospitals and mitigate the risks of patient exposure to the virus.

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