A Talk on Philippine Textile Weaving

Looks like the fabric gods in the Philippines will be pleased as a talk on native textile will happen today at 4PM (Manila time) on Zoom. This is hosted by Humboldt University Berlin and Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda will be their guest speaker along with Dr. Analyn Salvador-Amores from the University of the Philippines in Baguio. It is entitled "Habi: Weaving Philippine Textiles Future" and will cover mostly what we're internationally known for, the various natural fabrics manufactured here in the country.

If you wish to join the interesting talk, you may register here. You only have a few minutes to do that because it starts at 4PM today.

The Philippines is also the biggest source of Pineapple fabric which is produced in Kalibo, Aklan but we do have other regions who weave and do the same for other natural fibers. This would be an interesting topic especially for the fashion industry who's probably ailing right now because of the pandemic. Go register and see you at the event!

Come Ride the TNT Kilig-Saya Express

After bringing Thai superstars Nonkul Chanon, Gulf Kanawut and Mario Maurer a few months ago, the train never stops as TNT promises even more kilig and saya this month. You see, on July 19, 2021 at 8AM, the Kilig-Saya Express train will finally be running on the LRT 1 line. Together with that, they'll be giving away LRT-1 passengers a one way train pass to the first 500 riding on stations from Baclaran, EDSA, Libertad, Gil Puyat, Vito Cruz, Quirino, Pedro Gil, UN Avenue, Central, Carriedo, Doroteo Jose, Bambang, Tayuman, Blumentritt, Abad Santos, R. Papa, 5th Avenue and Balintawak Stations. To get this, you need to go to the TNT booth on each of these stations, I'm sure that'll be so much fun for commuters to start their Mondays on the right note!

Ms. Miriam Z. Choa the FVP and Head of Prepaid Marketing at Smart says "TNT wants to give the simple joys in life. These are just a few that spaks positivity and happiness that you can enjoy with our products and services. These Kilig-Saya Express free train pass will benefit up to 500 passengers per station on July 19. We want our loyal TNT customers to have memorable experiences, and this is just the start."

TNT with their brand ambassadors Sue Ramirez, Sarah Geronimo, Nonkul Chanon, Gulf Kanawut and Mario Maurer will also be featured on specially designed train units so you can ride the Kilig-Saya Express all day. For the select people who will also post their ticket pass on social media (FB, Twitter and IG) and use the hashtag #TNTKiligSaya, you can get up to 50% discount on your next Double GIGA Video 99 promo. This will be avavilable on the TNT booth, just show the post to the personnel and they'll give you that deal right on the spot.

Get updates on their channels too so make sure you like and follow @TNTph on FB, IG and Twitter because it's all there!

A Talk On "The China COVID-19 Experience"

YILING Pharmaceutical held a talk on the topic "Learning from the China COVID-19 Experience Control and Surge Prevention" hosted by Philippine Archipelago International Trading Corporation.


Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr of the Department of Foreign Affairs welcomed us and said "It is my pleasure welcoming you to this webinar. With over 4 Million deaths, the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that we need to learn more. No one is safe unless everyone is safe, we need to work together. I understand scientific competition, but timely information is essential in defeating it. The PH and China has cooperated including in kind and sharing donations. They were battling the virus still, but now has made return to work in almost 100% now. Our partnership made us feel we're not alone, thank you China from the bottom of my heart."

Mayor Benjamin Magalong the current PH Vaccine czar says "It's been a year already since the WHO declared this pandemic. Our usual peak season had to stop, we could have risen if we didn't take steps and done targeted action. We are working towards low and manageable level and doing a gradual re-opening activities in several provinces including Baguio. The population testing and contact tracing has continued and we're doing an equilibrium for health safety and economic recovery. It's a complex dance in keeping infections rate low and to avoid overwhelming our health facility. We need to curb the onslaught of the virus on our city and country. We put a premium to a feedback mechanism and adjust our decisions when it is deemed necessary. We advocate transparency, leadership in the community level and it will only work when majority of the population would work with us. Public health is a priority, for the long haul we will have a concerted effort to beat this disease with the use of digital tools, engagement with private sectors as vaccination sites. We need to gather feedback for the people we serve. The pandemic had us transform into a smart city and will happen on 2022. Use this as support system for the city and we have technical partners for our service delivery, government efforts, public safety, and connectivity will be the backbone for this challenge and perhaps put up an LGU managed city broadband network. This is our experience, and we hope this would be something that others would learn in responding to adversity and become resilient."

Secretary Vince Dizon the Chief Testing czar and BCDA head says "We were not prepared for this, but China helped in equipment, medicines, provided by public and private organizations. We got it in control compared to others who have been struggling, this is a whole nation approach and we got assistance. Despite delays in delivery, we have vaccinated a few million and hope to have more in the next few months. Hopefully we have ample amount of doses soon as no one is safe until everyone is safe."

Master Physician of Eastern  Medicine Jzhia Zhen Hua says "Viral disease has been a great threat and we've been battling a few over the years. There will be a reduction in efficacy, we need to have an effective way to battle this disease and in the last year the Chinese government placed strong measures against COVID-19 and has made Chinese medicine part of it. We have rich experience in combating the disease. Lianhua Qingwen has played an important role in prevention and control of influenza A H1N1 virus, it also inhibits SARS Cov 2 replication, inhibits inflammatory reaction and reduces lung injury in animal tests (mice). It is also suggested to be used for people who have mild to moderate symptoms."

 

 

Philippine Archipelago International Trading Corporation President Ms. Olivia Limpe-Aw says "We need earlier intervention, the comprehensive rehabilitation and treatment, the combination of Eastern and Western medicine. They stressed cooperation, of people from all walks of life, involve all sectors of society to battle COVID. We pray for ample amount of vaccines, thank our speakers for their support and the offices who have made this event possible. We hope to soon have normalcy in our lives so our economy can get back on track." Lianhua Qingwan is available in Mercury Drug, Rose Pharmacy, Southstar Drug and Watsons. This is a prescription drug so make sure you have consulted your doctor if you plan to take this.

VICE GANDA Tops Highest Grossing Movie Star List

Our friends over at LionheartTV just came out with a listicle about the highest grossing movie stars from 2010 to 2021. On top, remains the one and only Unkabogable and Phenomenal Box Office Star Vice Ganda. During this period, he had a whopping 20 films of which he was the lead star in 11 of them. The movies Vice made just kept breaking the next one and in that span of time, he's gotten to work and partnered up with other movie stars and film outfits of which had twists in the script so movie goers had a different one to watch each year. You can just imagine how much people got to watch and enjoy each time Vice had to come out with one and take it to another level every time.

These days, Vice is seen hosting the hit show Everybody Sing! on ABSCBN's different digital platforms and A2Z free to air Channel 11. We all stay at home and watch it on weekends to see Vice's different outfits, hair, and personify an icon each episode. Vice also was able to talk to a lot of people, asking about their life stories and how they have been able to survive and work during the pandemic. Aside from that, communities and people from the same industry get to win cash prizes and help each other while singing their favorite songs on national TV. 

Vice also appears in her daily afternoon stint on "It's Showtime!" and have had the opportunity to do concerts, bring that to other parts of the world. This year isn't going to be a time that Vice would stop because she's doing one that's timely and even more fun. It's called GANDEMIC VICE GANDA: The VG-TAL Concert slated this July 17, 2021 at 9PM. VIP Tickets are also sold so you can have a special meet and greet session with Vice right after the show. Separate zoom links will be sent to you by the production after purchase so if you're looking for the ultimate Vice Ganda experience, go and get it on KTX.PH. Now don't be sad if you have something to do on that date because they'll have another one the next day July 18, 2021 at 11PM. 

Vice never stops giving more fun and laughter in a very opportune time where we need to forget about the stresses of life. Not only that, Vice is teaching the general public, even those at homes about LGBTQIA+ causes and normalizing talk about preference, gender and pronouns to change the old psyche. It's why he was quite viral on Twitter and seeing how the community also appreciated Vice's efforts was something laudable. 

 I can't wait to see more of Vice, especially on the concert! Oh we know, Vice is just starting!