PHINLA: Empowering Waste Workers and Their Communities at the time of COVID-19

Chris Macas has been a waste collector since 2018. While he is proud of his contributions to the cleanliness of his community, he has been hoping for changes.

With only gloves to protect him, he would worry about his health and also his family's. There were days, he said, when he couldn't report for work for a week because he'd often get sick.

The situation of Chris is not new in the Philippines. Although the country has several laws related to solid waste management, strict implementation remains a problem, causing adverse impact not just to the environment but also to waste workers' welfare.  A compliance audit on 178 local government units (LGUs) showed that from 2011-2017, 27.53% did not comply with regulations for segregation at source while 23.03% did not comply with regulations on segregated collection.

Get Ready For Oppo Brand Day on September 29

On September 29, 2020 OPPO will be having their super brand day which means big discounts and flash sales. For this offer they will have the OPPO A5 2020 at incredible flash deal price to be revealed in September 29. This makes waiting for it more exciting as its current price is already tempting to be added to cart.

Available at the OPPO official store in Shopee, the OPPO A5 2020 is also a recent model this year which has a lot of useful features even for a entry-level smartphone. It has an eye catching design and feel which can also be compared with flagship models and more expensive models. OPPO is also known to leveling up newer models which makes customers switch to the brand given the same tech experience for a lesser price.

DepEd strengthens preparations for distance learning with NEAP transformation and dry-run simulations

With the opening of classes being moved from August 24 to October 5, the Department of Education (DepEd) continues to strengthen its rigorous preparations for SY 2020-2021. DepEd is using the weeks leading up to October 5 to fill in the remaining gaps for this year’s school opening, and to address the challenges of adjusting to education’s new normal. 

The printing of self-learning modules (SLMs) has been the utmost priority of the Department, especially with modular learning being the preferred learning modality across different regions. Most regions such as Region I, Region IV-A, and NCR are already at the advanced stage of preparing these modules, with 80-100% of SLMs already printed. Other regions are also making good progress, with only four out of over 200 School Division Offices (SDOs) having a completion rate below 25%. 

Make the Clear Upgrade at Home: The Pre- and Post-Workout Routine You Shouldn’t Be Skipping

Getting an intense power workout into your daily routine helps keep your mind focused and your body in shape. Dedicating at least 30 minutes every day to your physical well-being allows you to recharge and leaves you feeling reenergized. Whether you clock in several hours doing lifts, core and cardio or just squeeze in a few light sets in between meetings, making a Clear Upgrade to your daily training can help you get as much energy and endorphins from it as you can. Incorporating slight adjustments to yield the maximum results for your mind and body, like adding a pre- and post-workout routine, can help you feel cleaner and fresher after every session.

While you may miss your regular gym sweat sesh, there are a few things you could do as you upgrade your workout from home. Here are some tips to help you still get the best results:

New Handwashing Survey Shows Only 50% of Filipinos Practice Safe Wash At Home – Are You Part of This Group?

Despite numerous campaigns from health authorities like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Department of Health (DOH), some Filipinos continue to fall into the pits of the “puwede na” attitude even when it comes to handwashing.

The study identified that “washing quickly with soap and water” is the commonly observed practice among other people, and that 50% are guilty of unsafe handwashing habits like washing without soap, washing for less than 20 seconds, or even just using tissue.

In the health guidelines released by the DOH, safe handwashing is regarded as the first line of defense to prevent the spread of germs and viruses. #SafeWash includes the use of soap and running water and hand scrubbing with an adequate period of at least 20 seconds.

While these public health advisories remain to be rampant, the survey has uncovered that Filipinos’ bad hand hygiene habits die hard.

Celebrity hot mommas, PAs and more try their luck in TV5’s fun game shows

It’s all about celebrities and those close to celebrities who will add fire to TV5’s unstoppable comedy game shows this week. “Fill in the Bank” and “Bawal na Game Show” welcome another bunch of interesting personalities from the viral peeps on social media to the Gasoline Boys and more!

The Gasoline Boys are out to fire up “Fill in the Bank” on Monday September 28 as they vie for the top prize of Php150,000. Pinays with AFAM husbands make their way to the show on September 30 as they compete in the show’s creative games Ayuda Teh! Machine (ATM) and Panghakot na Papremyo Equipment (PPE).

FIRST LOOK: De Niro, Freeman, Jones star in action-packed comedy ‘The Comeback Trail’

TBA Studios has released the official trailer for the action-packed comedy “The Comeback Trail”.

In “The Comeback Trail”, two movie producers (Robert De Niro and Zach Braff) who owe money to the mob (Morgan Freeman) set up their aging movie star Duke Montana (Tommy Lee Jones) for an insurance scam to try to save themselves. The plan is simple: “accidentally” kill Montana during a stunt and then collect the insurance money.

Find Your Happy Place in "Trolls World Tour"

DreamWorks Animation’s musical adventure Trolls World Tour is coming to Philippine cinemas soon!

(Watch the Trolls World Tour trailer at https://youtu.be/ck-0aXE2iDc)

Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return in an all-star sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s 2016 musical hit: Trolls World Tour. In an adventure that will take them well beyond what they’ve known before, Poppy (Kendrick) and Branch (Timberlake) discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands and devoted to six different kinds of music: Funk, Country, Techno, Classical, Pop and Rock. Their world is about to get a lot bigger and a whole lot louder.

Jannine Weigel drops new single “Passcode”

Jannine Weigel has officially released her new single ‘Passcode’ via innovative new label, RedRecords. 

Produced by the Grammy-nominated record producer Tommy Brown, renowned for his work with Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Fifth Harmony and more, ‘Passcode’ is a euphoric dance-pop anthem. It was co-written by Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez and it’s a song equipped with the sort of irresistible chorus that’s bound to get stuck in your head. 

Maris Racal shows her introspective side on new single “Not For Me”

Aside from making a name for herself as one of the breakout young actresses of her generation, Maris Racal has successfully dabbled in writing her own songs and challenging industry expectations with her intimate and refreshing take on pop music. From penning the chart-topping confessional “Ikaw Lang Sapat Na” to collaborating with Rico Blanco on the city pop-influenced ditty “Abot Langit,” Racal is surprisingly an effective chronicler of love anthems for the modern age—a guitar-toting songstress known for balancing commercial appeal with artistic integrity.