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UAE MARKS MILESTONES FOR MANKIND UAE’s journey to Mars and the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine trials thrust the Page 4 country towards advancements in space science and healthcare

PH congratulates Negative PCR UAE for historic tests now milestone with mandatory for UAE Hope Probe all passengers headed to UAE

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Dr. Karen Remo Publisher LET US ALL FOLLOW THE RULES! Vince Ang July 17 - July 23 • Volume 07 / Issue 7 General Manager Dear Editor, Mark Nituma I am so happy to be living in a nation that knows how to take care of its people. I am so proud of the UAE Editorial Director for its relentless effort in its battle against COVID-19 now bears fruit, with a lot of patients recovering from the UAE’S MARS Neil Bie disease in a pace much faster than other countries. Their proactive measures including massive testing and Assistant Editor MISSION INSPIRES stringent regulations have made it possible for them to widen the gap and flatten the curve. Of course, I agree HOPE FOR ALL Jamille Domingo that the brave frontliners are the major reason behind this successful feat. HUMANITY UAE’s Hope Probe, the first probe to give us a full picture of the Martian Reporters Page 4 But then, the biggest factor of the UAE’s success still lies on us, the public It is important that we follow the atmosphere, is all set to make history and bring us hope Butch Robles regulations not just for our safety, but also for others. More power to UAE! Senior Designer

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Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier, is now offering travel tickets for Filipinos who intend to head back home to the Philippines for vacation and OFW returnee greeted by tragic accident in PH return to the UAE at an affordable price. A returning overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is Bello: No more complicated requirements for OFWs in critical condition after to get financial aid the vehicle that fetched her met with an accident Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III in Pugo, La Union, on has revealed that he has made the process of getting the financial July 18 at around 12:30 aid easier for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) across the globe. am, reported The Manila Bulletin. 3 UAE NEWS www.filipinotimes.ae JULY 24 - JULY 30, 2020 UAE leaders take pride in successful launch of Hope Probe PH congratulates UAE for historic milestone By Staff Report By Mark Nituma with UAE Hope Probe of Hope Probe after The Philippine control orders were government sent to it from the praised the UAE operations centre for making history in Al Khawaneej. this July 20, 2020 We also announce with the successful that space launch of the Hope navigation and Probe. control systems The Department are working fine, of Foreign Affairs solar panels cited the country’s President His Highness Sheikh participation of a young national elite were launched. The probe’s humble beginnings Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of bright minds – highly qualified and propulsion system is also working from being known lauded the historic launch of trained and sincere young Emiratis.” successfully. We have started the as a country for the ‘Hope Probe’, the first Arab “Hope Probe represents another journey of 493 million km towards pearl-diving to a nation that takes DFA in its statement on Twitter. interplanetary mission to Mars, high-quality, high-value addition to the Red Planet.” Arab World ambitions to a whole Philippine Ambassador to which was borne out of the UAE’s the UAE’s outstanding achievements For his part, His Highness Sheikh new level by exploring space nearly the UAE, H.E. Amb. Hjayceelyn mission to achieve the dream of that will enter history as a source of Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, five decades later. It also praised Quintana stated that this is the the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al pride for the UAE and its people,” His Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the country for promoting the role of country’s contribution to humanity Nahyan, the UAE’s founding father, Highness added. Deputy Supreme Commander of women in its ranks as seen among as seen in their drive to achieve to achieve excellence in the field of Meanwhile, His Highness Sheikh the UAE Armed Forces, lauded those responsible for the Emirates greatness powered by the spirit space science. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Emirati society—especially the Mars Mission. of cooperation, collaboration, and His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Vice President and Prime Minister youth—on this historic occasion. “From reaching for pearls in the inclusivity. said, “We followed with great of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “We watched the successful launch deep ocean to reaching for the Amb. Quintana said, “The Filipinos pleasure and pride today the news expressed his pride for the entire of the Hope Probe to Mars with starry gems in the sky up high— are rooting for UAE as they embark of the successful launch of Hope nation. His Highness highlighted pride and joy, as we embark on a Congratulations, UAE, for another on this journey of hope that shows Probe, whose idea was developed that this signals that the UAE is one new chapter in space, led by our historic milestone in its space probe what their collective aspirations can within our national and research step closer to reaching yet another exceptional youth. Congratulations launch! UAE’s Mars Hope Probe is a achieve, not only for themselves institutions and was designed and milestone in space science. “Today, to the UAE for this historic great achievement for Arab women but also for the whole of humanity. manufactured with the effective we announce the successful launch achievement.” in the sciences! Mabrouk!,” said the Mabuhay ang UAE!”

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UAE MARKS MILESTONES FOR MANKIND UAE’s journey to Mars and the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine trials thrust the country towards advancements in space science and healthcare By Neil Bie

five decades of the Emirates Mars Mission is both a the Tanegashima Space Centre SCAN ME nation’s dream in space national Arab achievement, and in Japan, it will begin its 200-day science that all began is the UAE’s contribution and journey towards the red planet with the UAE founding footprint on helping the world build which will span over 493.5 million father, Sheikh Zayed bin on knowledge regarding the red kilometers. Sultan Al Nahyan. planet. It is now set to become the first In equal measures to “Hope Probe represents dedicated spacecraft to study safeguard the public another high-quality, high-value weather dynamics when it reaches health and safety, the addition to the UAE’s outstanding the orbit of Mars by February 2021, country has launched achievements that will enter history in time for the UAE’s golden jubilee TO READ THE the third stage of clinical as a source of pride for the UAE celebrations. FULL STORY

Photo handout from Mitsubishi from handout HeavyPhoto Industries trials for a possible and its people,” said His Highness The Hope Probe will remain COVID-19 vaccine. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed. in the orbit for one Martian of inspiration and optimism for all Simultaneously, the His Highness also expressed year, equivalent to 687 days on humanity. country intends to his confidence in the youth of this Earth and will be monitored and ‘’On behalf of NASA, I scale up the 4.18 generation, citing that the active controlled from Dubai as it provides congratulate our friends in the million COVID-19 tests participation of the team of 200 key data through transmissions United Arab Emirates on the launch conducted as of July 14. young Emirati engineers confirms from the spacecraft. of the Emirates Mars Mission, the prowess of the youth to This extraordinary feat by the Hope. Today marks the culmination UAE’s Hope Probe lifted-off from Tanegashima Space Center in Japan ‘NOTHING IS succeed in various fields. UAE in space science has also of tremendous hard work, focus, IMPOSSIBLE’ “We followed with great pleasure been acknowledged by the and dedication, as well as the The UAE marks the month of July President His Highness Sheikh and pride today the news of the National Aeronautics and Space beginning of the UAE’s journey with two historic milestones with Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan successful launch of Hope Probe, Administration (NASA), praising the to Mars with the ultimate goal the success of the Hope Probe lauded the initiatives and efforts whose idea was developed UAE’s choice of naming its satellite of human habitation of the Red launch and the start of the world’s of all the teams responsible for the within our national and research as ‘Hope Probe’ becomes a symbol Planet. This mission is aptly named first human clinical trials of a UAE Hope Probe launch, which is institutions and was designed and COVID-19 inactivated vaccine. dubbed as the first international manufactured with the effective WAM The launch of the Hope Probe Arab interplanetary mission. participation of a young national was the culmination of more than His Highness stated that the elite of bright minds - highly qualified and trained and sincere young Emiratis,” said His Highness Hope Probe represents another high- Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed. quality, high-value addition to the SPACE EXPLORATION UAE’s outstanding achievements UAE now joins an elite club, whose vision is not only to reach that will enter history as a source of another planet, but also to make space science the springboard pride for the UAE and its people His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of for accelerated development right Health in Abu Dhabi volunteered to be the first to be administered with Sinopharm CNBG’s PRESIDENT HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED here on Earth. From its launch at inactivated vaccine 5 MAIN STORY www.filipinotimes.ae JULY 24 - JULY 30, 2020 UAE Hope Probe: An inspiration for Filipino Emiratis

said that the blooming and that’s what makes us proud achievements is possible under a Emirates as a community for citizens and also for united vision. Mars Mission residents here,” said AlBlooshi. “Especially for younger generations – stems from it’s amazing that a country younger than the vision SYMBOL OF HOPE 50 years achieves so much and also of the late Mariam Al Shamsi, on the other hand, we’re now about to achieve a vision that Sheikh said that the UAE’s success towards was a dream so long ago so I’m very Zayed bin launching the Hope Probe towards space excited! It also shows you that it’s just a Sultan Al is a symbol of hope for her four children. matter of time to achieve something if Nahyan (may She quipped that the UAE continuous you have a goal or certain plan in mind,” God rest his to prove that there’s no such thing as said Almadani. soul). ‘impossible’ in its dictionary. “His vision “The UAE is a land of vision. I am still SHATTERING STEREOTYPES to reach the looking forward for what the UAE can do. Mariam Albelooshi, meanwhile, skies all the I am very proud as what I tell my children said that the UAE has gone a long way to space is that there’s nothing impossible in this way in breaking stereotypical norm. for us to world, if you aim for it, you can do it. As She furthered that the country has achieve or a mother of Emirati children I am looking Philippine Ambassador to the UAE H.E. Hjayceelyn Quintana (top center photo) joins second generation Filipino-Emiratis proven to the world that it is a seat for and fellow diplomats during the countdown of the UAE Hope Probe launch come close forward for more and I really support progress, innovation, and technological to that, it whatever our country is doing and I’m transformation. UAE citizens are not the only ones after fulfilling their leap towards space. makes us really proud. At the time when just hoping that one of my children will be “Ever since I was younger, my main who are jubilant on the successful “The Filipinos are rooting for UAE as I was studying aerospace engineering, part of that innovation and success in the focus is to break stereotypes. And lift-off of the Hope Probe. It also sparks they embark on this journey of hope that that was the time when people were future for UAE,” said Al Shamsi. that’s all I ever wanted to do since I was pride and inspiration among Filipino- shows what their collective aspirations can pushing their students to do engineering: a kid. I’m very grateful that I belong to a Emiratis. achieve, not only for themselves but also electrical engineering, aerospace GOAL-SETTING TOWARDS SUCCESS country that does that in anything and The Philippine Embassy in the UAE for the whole of humanity. Mabuhay ang engineering, chemical engineering. So Amira Mohammad Almadani shared every project – that when you think organized a simple online gathering UAE!,” said Amb. Quintana. you’ve got lots of students who went that the UAE has proven to the world its about it, it’s always breaks stereotypes led by H.E. Amb. Hjayceelyn Quintana abroad to study so if you think about it, prowess in the field of science, technology about the Gulf, about Emiratis, about together with several Filipino-Emiratis VISION TOWARDS SPACE gradually the plan was there ever since, and innovation despite the country’s Arabs, about women even – everything. who have expressed their eagerness to Fahed AlBlooshi, popularly known on and Alhamdilulah now you are seeing age of less than five decades. She said So this project means a lot to me in that witness what the UAE will be capable of social media as the Emaratino Traveller, the results. You are seeing things are that this proves that pushing towards sense,” said Albelooshi. since it’s a symbol of inspiration cure for the virus,” said Al Hamed for the UAE, the region, and the during his visit at the Sheikh world,’’ said NASA Administrator Khalifa Medical City, where he UAE inspires next generation with five-point Jim Bridenstine. received the vaccination dose. objective accomplishment of Hope Probe VACCINE VOLUNTEERS 5,000 SIGN UP While the UAE’s space scientists Within 24 hours from its initial The UAE’s Hope Probe launch marks the remain focused on the journey launch last July 16, authorities accomplishment of five strategic objectives of the of the Hope Probe, the country’s reported that they have reached country to leave its footprint on space exploration as health experts are also showing their target of 5,000 participants in witnessed by the international community. their agility and ability to make the first stage of the programme. The success of the UAE in launching the first Arab headway in the fight against The clinical trials are being and Islamic probe to Mars is an exceptional and COVID-19. conducted under the strict inspiring regional and international turning point. The first World Health guidance and supervision of the Here are the five strategic objectives Organization (WHO) enlisted Department of Health Abu Dhabi accomplished with the launch of the Hope Probe: global clinical Phase III trial for and SEHA – the Abu Dhabi Health - Bringing hope to the Arab youth about the the inactivated vaccine against Services Company. The trials possibility of changing their reality and shaping a COVID-19 began in Abu Dhabi. follow all international guidelines new future; His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah stipulated by the WHO and the - Strengthening the UAE’s position in the space bin Mohammed Al Hamed, United States Food and Drug sector and representing the UAE’s official entry to Chairman of the Department of Administration, FDA. the club of nine countries that have explored the red Health in Abu Dhabi volunteered The Phase III clinical trials would planet; to be the first to be administered need 15,000 volunteers of any - Overcoming challenges given its lack of with Sinopharm CNBG’s inactivated nationality. The UAE government experience in these areas compared to the countries vaccine. Dr. Jamal Al Kaabi, Acting has launched the website: that preceded it, and it is now ready to reinforce its probe has encountered many challenges. The UAE entered Undersecretary of the country’s 4humanity.ae to sign up and be international presence in this field through numerous this field earlier than other major countries that have Department of Health, followed part of the trials. It will be open to initiatives and projects; worked for many before launching similar projects, which suit. Both officials showcased their individual volunteers aged between - Acquiring knowledge that will be learnt from the was a challenge to the Emirati personnel working on the confidence in the success of the 18 and 60 who are living in Abu probe, which will enable the world to better understand project. human clinical trials of this vaccine. Dhabi and Al Ain and will last for 42 the red planet. After six years, the UAE has accomplished a unique “I believe it is part of my duty to days. - Complying with the timeline of the launch despite and unprecedented achievement by launching the probe, set an example in my community The first two phases of trials the current circumstances facing the world caused by which will reinforce its international presence in the sector. by taking part in the clinical conducted by Sinopharm in China, the coronavirus crisis and associated precautionary The probe will be the first to generate an overall picture trials. With persistence and resulted in 100 percent of the measures. of the climate on Mars, and data provided by the mission determination, the UAE will move volunteers generating antibodies Since the announcement of the project in 2014, the will be available to everyone for research purposes. forward with its ambitions to find a after two doses in 28 days. 6 PH COVID-19 UPDATES JULY 24 - JULY 30, 2020 www.filipinotimes.ae Duterte orders arrest of quarantine violators to COVID-19 positive OFWs automatically ‘teach them a lesson’ By Mark Nituma eligible for DOLE-AKAP – Bello

By Jamille Domingo

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), no matter their status, can automatically request for Abot “Kapag wala pa ding sufficient Kamay ang Pagtulong (AKAP) one-time feedback, alam naman nila number ko financial assistance aid. dahil pinakalat naman ni Mocha Uson In The Filipino Times’ live streaming ‘yon. They can reach me directly at any on Facebook titled ‘Usapang OFW,’ time of the day. Karamihan pa nga alas Bello said that whether an OFW is dos ng madaling araw dumadating ang documented, undocumented, or got mga tawag. Okay lang ‘yon sa akin,” terminated or placed on no-work- he said. Pres. Rodrigo Duterte on “A simple violation of not wearing ‘Yun lang. At saka ‘yung social no-pay, she/he will be immediately He added that his department and Monday ordered the Philippine a mask and [observing] social distancing.” prioritized for the financial assistance. the government in general remain National Police (PNP) to continue distancing… can be a serious crime His remarks came following “Basta COVID-19 positive, whether steadfast to serve the needs of its crackdown on individuals transmitting the [virus]. The theory Interior Undersecretary for documented, undocumented, whether Filipinos all over the world, and that defying health and quarantine is that you are a carrier. You should Barangay Affairs Martin Diño’s nawalan ng work or naka-no-work- they are doing everything they can to protocols to teach them a “a wear a mask so as not to pass on the proposed “shame campaign” no-pay, immaterial na ‘yon. Automatic assist those in need. lesson for all time”. [virus] to the other guys.” for those who refuse to wear priority ka at entitled ka sa AKAP “Nais kong malaman niyo na nandito In a taped public address aired The president stressed that the face masks and observe social assistance,” he said. kami para tulungan kayo. Kapag hindi on state-run PTV-4, the president campaign has to be implemented if it distancing and other health The secretary added that he is namin kayo kayang tulungan, wala instructed the police force to is the only way to compel everyone protocols in place for COVID-19. always available at any time of the day kaming karapatan manatili sa pwesto arrest all quarantine violators. to follow. Duterte also told officials of local to assist Overseas Filipino Workers namin. President Duterte said no one “You have to ask the police to “There is no other way that we can government units (LGUs) to exert (OFWs) if they receive no appropriate should forget OFWs. ‘Yon ang clear na be [stricter]. So hulihin talaga. A prevent [COVID-19] from transferring more effort to safeguard the safety feedback about their financial aid. mandate ng pangulo,” he said. little shame would put them on from one person to the other, unless of their constituents. notice forever. Sino ba naman ang we obey,” Duterte said. “You want As of July 20, the Department of gustong mahuli ka?” Duterte said. [COVID-19] slow down or stop? Wear Health reported a total of 68,898 “We don’t have any qualms a mask or do not go out of the house confirmed COVID-19 cases, with Metro Manila may return to MECQ if in arresting people,” he said. if you do not want to wear mask. 23,072 recoveries and 1,835 deaths. COVID-19 cases reach 85,000 by end of July Malacañang Palace has warned ang ating mga katawan para tayo that Metro Manila may be placed po ay magkaroon ng hanapbuhay.” again under modified enhanced However, he said he is confidend South Korea buys P10 million worth of locally-produced community quarantine (MECQ) if that Filipno will cooperate, noting rice in PH to donate to poor Filipino families the number of coronavirus disease that the Philippine ranks second (COVID-19) reaches 85,000—the in terms of the number of people By Mark Nituma projected number of the University wearing face masks. of the Philippines (UP) experts—by “I’m confident that the Filipinos The Department of Social end of July. actually will cooperate to [an] even Welfare and Development (DSWD) In an interview with CNN greater degree than they have received PhP10 million worth of Philippines, Presidential shown. Yesterday, I announced that rice donation from the government Spokesperson Harry Roque said we’re second in the world as far as of South Korea for poor families that the economy could not afford wearing face masks is concerned, in Metro Manila and neighboring another shutdown, but that the and that shows that the Filipinos will areas amid the intensifying effects government will do it if there is no cooperate when they have to,” he of the coronavirus pandemic on other alternative to curb the spread. told CNN Philippines. the livelihood of the Filipinos. “That’s a distinct possibility, As of now, Metro Manila is placed The donation has a total of 200 although it’s a possibility that I wish under modified general community metric tons of locally-produced Logistics Management Bureau respond to the food needs of their would not happen,” he said. “So ang quarantine, where certain rice to be distributed among (NRLMB) received the first batch of constituents. sinasabi nga natin, dapat ingatan businesses are allowed to open. 33,334 households or 166,670 the rice donation on July 8, 2020 with Bautista thanked the South individuals. a shipment of 100 metric tons of rice Korean government for the aid. DSWD Secretary Rolando from Iloilo. The second batch for the “During these trying times, we Joselito D. Bautista received the remaining 100 metric tons arrived on emerge stronger because of our donation from Korean Ambassador July 11 and 12. robust partnership and unwavering to the Philippines HAN Dong-man The rice donation will be repacked engagement,” he said. in a simple turnover ceremony by DSWD and will form part of “We are grateful for your utmost on July 17 at the DSWD National the Department’s Family Food consideration for our people and Resource Operations Center Packs, which are being provided as we hope that this partnership will (NROC) in Pasay City. resource augmentation support to continue to prosper in the years to DSWD National Resource and local government units to help them come,” he added. UAE COVID-19 UPDATES 7 www.filipinotimes.ae JULY 24 - JULY 30, 2020 Negative PCR tests now mandatory Emirates becomes world’s first airline to cover for all passengers headed to UAE passengers COVID-19 expenses By Mark Nituma According to a joint statement by Emirates on Thursday announced people are yearning to By Staff Report the National Crisis and Emergency that it will cover its passengers, flying fly as borders around to any destination in any travel class, the world gradually (WAM) — The UAE has announced Management Authority, NCEMA, for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- re-open, but they are that COVID-19 test will be mandatory and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19)-related medical expenses and seeking flexibility and and International Cooperation, for all inbound and transit passengers, quarantine costs free of charge—the assurances should including Emiratis, residents, and MOFAIC, all passengers traveling first airline in the world to do so. something unforeseen tourists, arriving via the country’s thru the country’s airports to the EU The airline said it will cover medical happen during airports, irrespective of the countries countries and the UK, as well as other expenses of its passengers up to EUR their travel,” said they are coming from. countries that require PCR test, have 150,000 (AED 640,000) as well as the Emirates Group The decision to apply prior to get tested prior to boarding their quarantine costs of EUR 100 (AED 367) Chairman. testing on all those coming to the respective planes. per day for 14 days, should they be In a statement on its website, the AT A GLANCE country shall be applied as of 1st The announcement is in line with diagnosed with COVID-19 during their airline said this cover is immediately travel. effective for customers flying on Emirates • Assistance at any time when August without impingement on the the country’s efforts to protect the you fly between 23 July 2020 This move follows the directive of until October 31, 2020 and is valid for 31 mandatory testing measures that health and safety of its citizens and and 31 October 2020 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin days from their flight. travelers have to follow upon arrival at residents and reduce the spread of • Free global cover for all Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President “This means Emirates customers coronavirus. customers the country’s airports. and Prime Minister of the UAE and can continue to benefit from the added Ruler of Dubai, according to Emirates assurance of this cover, even if they travel • Applies to every travel class Group Chairman and Chief Executive onwards to another city after arriving at • Valid for 31 days H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al their Emirates destination,” it said. • No registration required Maktoum. Customers do not need to register or • COVID-19 health expenses “Under the directive of His Highness fill in any forms before they travel. up to EUR 150,000 (AED Sheikh Mohammed [bin Rashid], UAE For any customer who has been 640,000) Vice President and Prime Minister and diagnosed with COVID-19 during their • Quarantine costs EUR 100 per Ruler of Dubai, Emirates is proud to travel, a dedicated hotline day for 14 days (AED 367) lead the way in boosting confidence +971 4 2708825 is available 24/7 to avail • Free 24-hour hotline support for international travel. We know of assistance and cover. number

BY THE NUMBERS WORLDWIDE (As of July 23, 2020) Sharjah to conduct free COVID-19 TOP TOTAL testing for gov’t employees, families CONFIRMED CASES TOTAL TOTAL (WAM) — The WORLDWIDE: DEATH TOLL: RECOVERIES: Sharjah Directorate of Human Resources, 15,256,741 624,155 8,670,684 SDHR, announced the expansion of the scope of COVID-19 testing for Top 5 countries with the most COVID-19 cases: Sharjah government employees and their USA BRAZIL INDIA RUSSIA SOUTH AFRICA families, as part Total confirmed Total confirmed Total confirmed Total confirmed Total confirmed of the early detection of the virus, aiming to ensure the health of all the cases cases cases cases cases in cooperation with the Ministry of government’s employees, including 3,971,537 2,227,514 1,238,798 793,720 394,948 Health and Prevention, represented UAE citizens, residents and their Total death toll Total death toll Total death toll Total death toll Total death toll by the Sharjah Medical District and families, aiming to provide the best 143,193 82,771 29,861 12,873 5,940 the Abu Dhabi Health Services levels of healthcare to protect the Company, SEHA. safety of the people. Total recoveries Total recoveries Total recoveries Total recoveries Total recoveries The free tests will target all Commenting on this, Saif Obaid 1,210,849 1,620,313 782,607 579,295 229,175

employees, including Emiratis and Deaifis Al Muhairi, Director of the *Source: Johns Hopkins University and Medicine residents, who work in the Sharjah Office of the SHRD Chairman, has government’s different departments, expressed the Directorate’s keenness bodies and institutions, as well as to expand the scope of the tests in the Latest COVID-19 Latest COVID-19 their families, at the testing centres in emirate, contributing to ensuring the figures in the UAE: figures in the Philippines: Expo Centre Sharjah and the Sharjah early detection of the virus, as part Golf and Shooting Club headquarters. of the precautionary and preventive Total confirmed cases Total confirmed cases Dr. Tariq Sultan bin Khadem, measures by the Sharjah government. 57,988 74,390 Member of the Sharjah Executive Al Muhairi said in conclusion, that Total death toll Total death toll Council and Chairman of the Sharjah the SHRD had previously organised Human Resources Directorate, the tests for the employees who 342 1,871 SHRD, has lauded the efforts of the started their work from their offices, Total recoveries Total recoveries leadership of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan emphasising the Directorate’s bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme keenness to exert all possible efforts 50,848 24,383 Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in curbing the spread of the virus. *Source: Ministry of Health and Prevention *Source: Department of Health 8 OFW NEWS JULY 24 - JULY 30, 2020 www.filipinotimes.ae

Tales of Dubai OFWs who come home to start anew By Mark Nituma MANILA: Almost a year ago, that she needed for her employment (OFWs) who landed at NAIA Terminal Rhina was carrying a mixed bag documents. Without other means, she 2 from Dubai, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, of emotions at the Ninoy Aquino obtained a P70,000 loan last year July 21. International Airport (NAIA) Terminal using the land title of her parents. Most of them were displaced from 2 as she took chances of working However, a two-minute call from work, but they are thankful for their as a waitress in Dubai. Brimming her boss shot her dreams down, and employers who purchased their flight with high hopes to be able to those humbling years of sacrifices tickets. sustain her son’s education through to pursue that employment abroad Wearing masks and walking college, she endured the bitter pill have been easily swept away. All her cautiously on the circles marked to of leaving her family. dreams for her family, most especially maintain social distancing at the PCR Cut to the crippling impact of the for her son, turned quickly downhill, swab test booths in NAIA, these OFWs coronavirus pandemic, Rhina now she narrated to The Filipino Times. would go straight to government walked in the same terminal, pulling She is worried how she could pay quarantine facilities. her world packed in two baggage back her loan, or at least manage its Another OFW, Dina, has worked as after she was laid off last April mounting interest, now that she came a receptionist in a building for three pero teacher talaga ako dito (sa given her a chance to re-evaluate 2020, eight months since she flew home empty handed. years in Dubai. She promised herself Pilipinas) before. Tapos nag front office her plans. to the emirate. “Sa isang iglap parang gumuho that this year—supposedly the last ako sa hotel… Tapos nagkaligwakan Her once robust company has Rhina saved up for two years talaga lahat dahil dito sa pandemic. year before her contract expires—that dahil sa pandemic,” he chuckled. not been immune to the economic from selling chicken in a public Gabi-gabi po akong umiiyak kasi she would save as much money so impact of the pandemic and market in Malungon, Sarangani. ang nagpapakain na lang sa akin she could finally settle for good in the RE-EVALUATING PLANS eventually cost her, along with But it did not suffice for the money yung mga kasamahan ko po sa flat. Philippines. There’s hardly a single person who several others, her job after nearly Kung wala po However, when the outbreak crept hasn’t been caught off-guard by the eight years. sila hindi ko po into the commercial sector with many pandemic. Many migrant Filipinos “Ang sabi naman ‘pag nagpickup alam paano ako businesses temporary put on hold, her who lost their jobs or put on unpaid daw ‘yung economy, construction makakasurvive,” company had to let her go. leaves by their companies have found industry kasi ‘yung sa company she said. The case of Ryan was no different. themselves in penury because they ko, tatawagan nalang daw kami,” Rhina was one His contract was also terminated when hadn’t saved enough for even a few she said. “Medyo napaisip din ako of the nearly two their company was forced to downsize months of crisis. kasi hindi na rin sustainable yung hundred overseas the number of its employees. For Janice Sevilla, who worked in a pagiging OFW lang. So parang OFWs Ryan and Janice narrate their stories to TFT at NAIA Filipino workers “Sa reception ako all throughout construction company, this period has gusto ko i-try magbusiness sa Pinas.

Cebu Pacific issues Dubai-Manila, Manila-Dubai passenger guidelines Cebu Pacific (CEB), the updates before departure. departure. Philippines’ largest national flag 2. Present a valid health insurance carrier, has issued passenger Passengers flying from Dubai to that can be used in the United guidelines for those flying Manila have to do the following: Arab Emirates, as required by between Dubai and Manila to 1. Undergo a COVID-19 RT-PCR the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority ensure smooth travel. (swab) test upon arrival. (DCAA). These guidelines outline the 2. Undergo mandatory quarantine 3. Prior to departure from Manila, documentary requirements and procedures in approved isolation they may fill out the health procedures that passengers need facilities whilst awaiting test declaration form from the website to prepare for before departure results. of DCAA, https://bit.ly/3eKa1LY. or have to undergo upon arrival at 3. Prior to departure from Dubai, Otherwise, they can fill out the their destination. register on the Electronic-Case declaration form upon arrival. Cebu Pacific stresses that non- Investigation Form (e-CIF) system 4. Prior to departure, register on the adherence to these guidelines of the Philippine Red Cross to COVID-19 DXB app. may result in passengers being expedite airport procedures. 5. For UAE residence visa holder, denied check-in or boarding for Passengers can pre-register at secure return permit from the the flight. As the situation is very https://e-cif.redcross.org.ph/. General Directorate of Residency hand-carry per person with a up to two hours before flight. fluid and subject to change, CEB 4. For OFW passengers, complete and Foreigners Affairs in order to maximum weight of 7kg CEB TravelSure is different strongly advises passengers to the OASIS Online Registration at re-enter Dubai. They can register • Observing physical distancing from the valid health insurance regularly check with concerned http://oasis.owwa.gov.ph/ before online at https://bit.ly/3hh9MtB requirement by DCAA. government authorities for departing from Dubai The airline reminds passengers More information may 5. Fill up the Philippine Cebu Pacific passengers have to eat a heartymeal before the be found here: http://bit.ly/ Immigration Arrival and to follow the Contactless Flights flight, as well as pack their safety CEBRestartFAQs Health Declaration Form guidelines, which include: essentials. The complete list of at https://13.229.233.113/ • Checking-in online at least a day guidelines is here: http://bit.ly/ New bookings may be made PAHD-Form/Register before your flight CEBSafeTravel through www.cebupacificair.com • Bringing all the required Travellers may opt to conveniently or the mobile app, available both Passengers flying from documents add CEB TravelSure to their in Google Play and App Store. Manila to Dubai have to do • Being at the airport three hours booking from the comfort of their Those who prefer to pay in cash the following: before the flight, and completing homes. This travel insurance – may pay over the counter at any 1. 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ASSURED’ programme will cover all key • The public to donate during this Department time to the official charitable of Economic tourism touch points across the city. Over bodies in the country with Development 1,000 establishments have already been sacrifices and donations, (WAM) — Dubai has launched a (Dubai Economy) and Dubai Municipality inspected for compliance with relevant Mosques within the UAE will soon allow through smart applications concerned compliance programme to certify for issuing the ‘DUBAI ASSURED’ stamp to guidelines, as part of the programme, more individuals to pray within its premises with sacrifices or through slaughterhouses and recognise hotels and retail hotel and retail establishments, F&B outlets making them eligible to receive the ‘DUBAI with a maximum capacity of up to 50%. outlined by the local authorities that establishments, F&B outlets and and tourist attractions that have complied ASSURED’ stamp. Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, the official spokesman guarantee the application of precautionary attractions that have implemented all with health and safety guidelines issued in The stamp is a visual mark reassuring for the National Emergency, Crisis and and preventive measures and provide public health protocols for the prevention accordance with the preventive protocols guests that safety and hygiene measures Disasters Management Authority, announced remote services without the need to enter and management of COVID-19. The outlined by Dubai’s Supreme Committee of prescribed by the authorities have livestock markets or slaughterhouses. several developments related to new initiative is part of efforts to showcase Crisis and Disaster Management. been complied with across all tiers guidelines around the occasion of Eid al-Adha • Avoid family visits and gatherings, and Dubai as one of the world’s safest The specially designed ‘DUBAI ASSURED’ and categories of tourist and resident and prayers in mosques. replace them using electronic means of destinations as it continues to receive stamp, to be issued free of charge, will have touch points such as hotels, attractions, The NCEMA spokesperson revealed that the communication or phone contact, as well tourists following the city’s reopening to a validity of 15 days. It can be renewed retail, food & beverage and leisure and capacity of mosques will increase to 50%, and as refraining from distributing Eid gifts and international visitors on 7 July. entertainment. The establishments can that worshippers should still distance (2 meters) money to children and individuals during every two weeks upon further verification A verification and validation process and follow all other preventive measures. He this occasion recommending to instead use by inspectors from the relevant authorities. feature this stamp in their marketing also announced that the period between the of electronic alternatives. has been established in collaboration with With the reopening of many public and communications. call to prayer and prayers would be extended • Avoid visiting pregnant women, children to ten minutes, except for Maghrib prayer, and those with chronic diseases who are which will be 5 minutes. These decisions are most vulnerable to Covid-19 and not to effective from August 3, 2020. allow them to leave the home and avoid South Korea seeks to collaborate with UAE on Moon, Mars Dr. Al Dhaheri stated that after assessing going out to public places to preserve their the situation and coordinating with the health and safety. explorations following Hope Probe’s successful launch Continuation of the ban on domestic concerned authorities, it was decided that (WAM) — The UAE’s successful launch Eid Al-Adha prayers would be conducted in workers meeting with anyone outside the

of the Mars Mission, Hope Probe, will WAM homes and takbeers broadcast through visual home, and reminded on the necessity of serve as a positive impetus to South and audio means. providing them with protective equipment in Korea’s planned lunar mission and Dr. Al Dhaheri also announced the following the event that they need to deal with people pave the way for joint Moon and Mars guidelines relating to the celebrations of Eid from outside the home such as receiving Al Adha in the country which include: goods, parcels, and others. explorations, a senior official told Emirates News Agency (WAM). As South Korea is planning to launch a lunar orbiter in 2022, and send a Students, teachers required to undergo lunar landing module by 2030, “I hope COVID-19 test prior to school reopening in that we share the experience and scientific data, so we can open up a Abu Dhabi this September new chapter of our cooperation in Schools in Abu Dhabi are set to dimensions: safe operations, teaching and space exploration,” said Cheolho Lim, in the world to launch a Mars probe. This becomes part of the UAE’s ongoing reopen in September 2020 for the learning, staff and student wellbeing, and President of Korea Aerospace Research means the UAE is one step ahead of Korea Mars Science City project, so our upcoming academic year with new community support. Institute, KARI, which is the aeronautics in terms of space exploration, especially in partnership in space can be further health protocols for teachers, students “We are committed to ensuring the and space agency of South Korea. Mars probe.” strengthened.” including a mandatory requirement of a safest possible return to in-classroom “I believe Korea can greatly benefit By successfully launching Hope Probe In line with Mars 2117 Strategy, the COVID-19 test prior to school opening education for students and teachers and from the UAE’s experience and as its first mission, UAE has joined the UAE will build a complex of buildings this September 2020. the guidelines, aligned with global best accumulated knowledge in Mars when elite club of spacefaring nations at one called Mars Scientific City in Dubai. The Abu Dhabi Department of Education practice, take into account every aspect Korea carries out Mars exploration in go, Lim said. It will comprise laboratories for food, and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced of school operations. The guidelines also the future,” he said, adding that both “I extend my heartfelt congratulations energy and water, agricultural testing a list of protocols that outline health and put in place mechanisms to support the parties can carry out joint Moon and on the achievement. I sincerely wish and studies about food security in the safety guidelines following the country’s wellbeing of everyone in the Abu Dhabi Mars exploration projects in the future. preventive measures against the spread of education community,” said HE Amer Al Hope Probe’s safe arrival on Mars’ future. the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Hammadi, ADEK Undersecretary. The Hope Probe blasted off from orbit and successful completion of the Mars Scientific City will include a “All staff and students in Abu Dhabi The guidelines highlight three basic Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center ‪at mission,” he said. laboratory that will stimulate the red must undergo Covid-19 testing prior to preventive measures which include the 01:58 Monday morning‬ and it would “I have no doubt that this was planet’s terrain and harsh environment being authorised to return to the school following: travel 493.5 million km over seven made possible by the UAE’s highest through advanced 3D printing premises. Details concerning coverage, • Social distancing, where schools are months to reach Mars’ orbit in February leadership with keen insight into the technology and heat and radiation schedules, and the process will be requested to organize time and space to 2021, coinciding with the UAE’s Golden future, UAE people’s passion toward insulation. A team of scientists and announced at a later time in conjunction minimize interactions between people; Jubilee celebrations to mark the historic space, with strong support from the astronauts will live in this simulated with relevant authorities,” according to the • Protective equipment, where schools union of the Emirates. government,” he noted. environment for one year. document sent by ADEK to schools across are requested to install appropriate Once Hope Probe successfully South Korea’s space industry and Kari president said, “The UAE’s Mars Abu Dhabi. equipment, screens, partitions and other reaches Mars, the UAE will join the KARI have been closely cooperating in 2117 Vision is something no countries ADEK formulated all guidelines together protective measures and; exclusive club of spacefarers that have the development of Earth observation have ever tried before. I wish UAE with the thoughts and sentiments of • Disinfection and hygienic practices, landed on Mars, alongside the US, satellites with UAE over the past ten years, all of the very best in its continued schools, parent representatives, teachers where schools are advised to maintain Russia, the European Union and India. Lim pointed out. endeavors in space, including the and the relevant authorities to make these the highest hygiene standards, with KARI president went on to say that policies as comprehensive as possible. schools requested to regularly disinfect “And this has led to a fruitful relationship planned human settlement on Mars The policies are framed around four main and clean all areas. “the UAE has become the fifth country between two countries. I hope Korea by 2117. Hatta Dam in Dubai Experience part of Dubai’s rich heritage by visiting the Hatta Dam – with its iconic defensive tower, stone houses, and its falaj or the traditional water system that it has maintained to date. Capture a glimpse of one of the UAE’s hidden treasures and reminisce a moment of the country’s history on your visit.

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Kaya Filipino Workers (OFWs) as one hindi ko ipagkakait.’ Kaya naman nagkaroon kami ng PHP2.5 Glenda (name withheld), 30, application requires a ‘pledge of his top priorities, according I am confident na pagdating ng billion,” he said. managed to return to the UAE after letter’ that will be signed by the to Department of Labor and panahon, maibibigay ito sa atin,” he Bello said that he remains securing an approval from the UAE sponsor to confirm her return to Employment Secretary Silvestre said. hopeful that the president will government through the General work. Bello III. He also noted the time the heed to his request to enable Directorate for Residency and “Yung pinaka last na application In The Filipino Times’ live President immediately provided an DOLE to provide aid for more Foreigners’ Affairs (GDRFA) with na nakuha na yung approval streaming on Facebook titled additional funding worth PHP1.5 OFWs in need the help of her employer. nang hingi ng Pledge letter from ‘Usapang OFW,’ Bello shared billion for the program when the “Huwag po tayong mag-alala “Umalis po ako noong February Sponsor. Downloadable form na his private conversation with the department realized that there dahil ang mga OFWs nasa puso 24 para magbakasyon at pabalik siya na naka indicate na dapat president when he requested for are over 300,000 applications as po kayo ng Pangulo. Kayo ang isa na sana ako sa amo ko noong April pirmahan nung na submit Na yung additional funding for the AKAP compared to their initial estimate of sa kanyang main priorities. Mahal 24, kaso nung nagka-COVID na- file number sa website mismo program. 150,000. na mahal po ng Pangulo ang ating cancel po ang mga flights at di po ng GDRFA. In Arabic format siya “Kako Mr. President ‘yong “The president loves OFWs, so mga OFWs,” added Bello. ako makabalik,” said Glenda, who na pinirmahan ng sponsor/ amo has been working as a housemaid then iuupload siya sa application in Dubai for four years. online sa GDRFA kasama yung passport copy, visa copy ng SIX REJECTIONS sponsor. Pwede din I attached When the UAE began welcoming yung passport copy. emirates ID. back residents, Glenda joined Nung last application na kasama thousands who applied through yung Pledge letter from sponsor ICA but faced several rejections: dun na nakuha yung ICA approval “Mga 6 times ako na-reject. Since ng Return Permit,” said Glenda. May pa ako nag-a-apply para lang sa approval ng return permit to NOTES TO TRAVEL UAE. Inabot na po ako ng halos Glenda shares that Filipinos who limang buwan na na-stranded sa intend to travel back to the UAE Pilipinas.” have to prepare documents and When she attempted to apply undergo the following processes: again, this time through the GDRFA portal, she was amazed when she REQUIREMENTS: got the approval within minutes. • Negative test result for “Last na apply is 08 July 2020 – COVID-19 valid within 96 10:52 am. Exactly 11:07 am of same hours. day nakuha yung approval. Ang • GDFRA approval documents napansin ko dun sa ibang mga • Quarantine undertaking and applications na unang na-reject health declaration documents. sa akin, normal lang procedure Available online through your ilalagay yung residence file preferred airline. Or via a form OFW returnee greeted by tragic accident in PH number, passport, nationality and when you board the plane. other details then mag attached • Please bring your own ball pen By Mark Nituma ng identity documents ng traveler for your own safety to avoid A returning overseas Filipino (passport, visa, EID copy). borrowing from others. worker (OFW) is in critical • Face masks are mandatory. condition after the vehicle that PLEDGE LETTER REQUIREMENT • Make sure your visa is still fetched her met with an accident Glenda shared that the last valid. in Pugo, La Union, on July 18 at around 12:30 am, reported The Manila Bulletin. Maricris Padilla was onboard a van with a municipal employee and a driver when the accident happened, according to authorities. The two fetched the OFW at border of La Union-Pangasinan where a representative from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration dropped her off from Manila. sharply to avoid collision. However, sustained severe injuries. On their way home, a the van hit a concrete fence. The OFW wanted to be reunited motorcycle from the opposite The municipal employee was with her family after being stuck direction hugged the van’s lane, declared dead-on-arrival in hospital abroad during the suspension of prompting the van driver to veer while the van driver and Padilla flights and border closures. 13 ADVERTORIALS www.filipinotimes.ae JULY 24 - JULY 30, 2020 How can Filipinos get married to foreigners in Dubai? • CENOMAR or Cert of No Marriage • Affidavit of guardian/parental advice specified above; Record from Philippines (CENOMAR is from legal guardian or parent of a • Consular section of Philippine issued by NSO with authentication from contracting party that is between 21 to embassy will post the Filipino’s DFA) 25 years of age pursuant of Family Code particular and request for a legal • Application for marriage (completed with of Philippines Article 15 capacity certificate for contracting correct entries) marriage on the Embassy’s bulletin • Two identical passport size pictures FOR A FOREIGN CONTRACTING PARTY: board for ten consecutive days; (has to be taken within the previous six • Photocopy of national identification card • Following the publication period of months, has to have a white background, or passport ten days, if there isn’t any information should be showing the entire front • Document attesting to foreign national’s that is received regarding potential view of the face of the applicant, legal capacity in contracting marriage, disqualifications or impediments, the applicant should be in decent attire with should be issued by relevant civil Consular section will issue a legal sleeves and collar, no earrings for male authority and authenticated by the Dept/ capacity certificate for contracting applicants, without glasses if possible) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including the marriage Embassy or Consulate of the foreign Take note that the legal capacity ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR national certificate for contracting marriage will MARRIAGE IN DUBAI (FOR SPECIAL • Two identical passport size pictures for only be valid for 120 days from the date CASES) the foreign contracting party of issuance and shall be considered null • Court decision regarding annulment • Written consent of the first wife, for and void following this period. If you’re a Filipino citizen and you prior to submitting the requirements to the of a contracting party that was married a foreign national that is Muslim and The Philippine missions in the UAE intend on marrying a foreigner, you Consular section of the Philippine Embassy. previously and whose marriage previously married, duly authenticated will then send a report of marriage to should determine what the religious or subsequently got annulled by a court and notarized by Dept/Ministry of the PSA or Philippine Statistics Authority civil authorities require for the marriage REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE IN in the Philippines (copy of the court’s Foreign Affairs or Embassy of the foreign and annex the documents. It will take to take place in Dubai. In these cases, DUBAI decision with a marriage contract national located in Dubai or anywhere approximately six months to have a you should contact a marriage lawyer in In Dubai, Filipino citizens have to registered with NSO containing marginal in UAE Philippine Marriage Certificate available. Dubai. An attorney can tell you the exact provide proof that they have the legal note related to annulment; also has to be Also, a report of marriage form has to be documents that you need, depending on capacity in contracting marriage. In order DFA-authenticated) If the Filipino that is a party to an completed. This form should be filled out your situation and whether they have to to substantiate the declaration under oath, • Affidavit of consent given by the mother, intended marriage has already complied neatly, without any erasures as this will be authenticated. these are to be submitted to Consular father, guardian, or surviving parent of all requirements that were specified above, be a permanent record. Processor can A foreign national, most especially one section of either the Philippine Embassy in a bride or groom that is between 18 to the legal capacity certificate for contracting reject applications for marriage if there that isn’t a UAE national, has to ensure Abu Dhabi or the Philippine Consulate in 21 years old, pursuant to Family Code of marriage can be obtained by following the are wrong entities or erasures. that there is proper documentation that Dubai: Philippines Article 14 steps listed below: The best way to ensure that you are applies to him or her in order for the • Philippine passport (proof of citizenship • Death certificate for the deceased • The affidavit on legal capacity for free of the hassle and stress from having intended wedding ceremony to go as in Philippines) spouse of any of the contracting party contracting marriage should be to comply with the marriage rules and smoothly as possible. • Birth certificate that is issued by NSO that is now a widower or widow (death executed; regulations in Dubai for Filipinos and It is imperative for a couple, regardless or National Statistics Office (on security certificate of the deceased spouse has • Submission of requirements to the foreign nationals is by consulting with of nationality and status in Dubai, to paper, authenticated by Dept/Ministry of to be authenticated by the DFA and Consular section f or the contracting family and marriage lawyers like HHS consult with a marriage lawyer in Dubai Foreign Affairs) issued by NSO) party that is a foreign national, as Lawyers.

WeMart extends free electric hotpot promo Mas tumagal pa ang inyong pagkakataon para makapamili ng mga hotpot ingredients sa WeMart mga ka-TFT! until July 31 Narito ang mga detalye para makalibre kayo ng electric hot pot

WeMart Hypermarket responded enjoy it from the comforts of their to the call of many Filipinos own home, any time of the day. and UAE residents by giving an Items you can purchase at extension to their popular free WeMart for your hotpot experience electronic hot pot promo until the include frozen goods and frozen end of July 31. hotpot meatballs, various hotpot Shoppers now have more time soup flavours, seasonings, sauces, to register as members of WeMart condiments, selections of noodles, Hypermarket, and buy their freshly-harvested vegetables, thinly- favorite frozen hotpot ingredients sliced beef, chicken and lamb rolls worth Dh200 to avail of the free and more. electronic hotpot! Search @wemartuae on Facebook To register, all they need to do and Instagram to access more is present their Emirates ID at the exciting offers from WeMart Information Counter located at the Hypermarket. 2nd level of WeMart Hypermarket. For the exact location, just search The WeMart membership program “Wemart Hypermarket” in Google offers special promotions Maps. exclusive for its members. Location: Port Saeed Building, Deira This way, Filipinos and other Clock Tower Area, Dubai, near Deira expats no longer need to visit City Center Metro Station. restaurants just to enjoy the hotpot Contact Numbers: 04-2359002 / experiences since they can now 04-2386266 14 FEATURES JULY 24 - JULY 30, 2020 www.filipinotimes.ae No bad blood, just gratitude: These professionals made Pinoys in UAE share sulit redundant utilize social media to thank employers meal ideas under Dh10 colleagues that became friends, friends By Neil Bie that became family and most specially, for being the venue where I met my Many Filipino husband whom I’m building a beautiful expats recently family with,” she said. shared ideas on Ayman Jahjah, the Department how they manage to Officer of dnata, also took so social enjoy great tasting media to thank the company for giving dishes and save him “the best 20 years of his life.” money at the same “I traveled to all continents and met time these days. remarkable people from different With a budget of less than Dh10 cultures. Those years made me a Lunch: per meal or even for the entire day, Lettuce (1/3 of the romaine) – Dh1 Airline who was made redundant, Ines better person and will remain the most By Staff Report here are their sulit meal tips: 2 egg scrambled/boiled – Dh 1 Khlifi, said the airline gave her the amazing memories. I hope I left good Olive oil and balsamic vinegar – Various professionals in the UAE opportunity to reach amazing places all memories with my ex-colleagues and VEGETABLE Dh.5 and across the globe who were over the world. wish them good luck,” he wrote. VARIETIES Total: Dh3 made redundant due to the socio- “I have been to amazing places/cities/ Meanwhile, Adam Ebrahim, who was Jonnel economic effects of coronavirus countries all over the world, worked in made redundant by retail company Gap shared disease (COVID-19) took to social media a very multicultural and cosmopolitan after 10 years of service, said that he several to express their gratitude for their environment. I had ups and downs of learned so much from this “incredible ideas on employers. course, but most of all, I enjoyed it to the journey.” preparing Many of them utilized LinkedIn—the fullest!” she posted. “It’s been the most incredible journey vegetables most sought-after platform for career- Meanwhile, former first-class cabin crew and I’ve learnt so much along the way. I and pairing them related concerns—to announce their Karen Ginger Aris, said in her LinkedIn cherish the teams that I’ve worked with up with each other such as baked redundancy and talk about how their post that Etihad Airways gave her the best and relationships that have been built. potatoes and cauliflower, fried tofu, Dinner: employers helped shape them as gift of her life—her husband. Thank you to everyone that has made sauteed okra and eggplants paired Tuna half a can – Dh 2 competent professionals. “Thank you, Etihad for 15 years of experience so amazing,” he said in his with boiled eggs with each dish Lettuce (1/3 of the romaine) – Dh1 A former cabin crew of Emirates wonderful experience, for letting me meet LinkedIn post. costing less than Dh10. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar – Dh.5 ADOBO IS Total: Dh3.5 LIFE OFWs who lost jobs, on no-work-no-pay show Jae FILIPINO FAVES By Jamile Domingo-Marasigan suggested Jennifer suggested mixing it up resiliency amid trials cooking with a variety of Filipino favourites a Filipino that you can find in fish markets and Filipinos in the UAE continue to display ngayon ay siyang favorite dish: Adobo. Since it local groceries. a spirit of resilience – choosing to face iniisip ko na trabaho isn’t perishable, the dish can last “Yung isang life head on and hope for the best ko, at ang sahod na for several days, up to a week kilong isda, instead of reeling in despair amid trials. nakukuha ko ay ang depending on quantity. She buys Dh8 lang Teacher Assistant Charity Doble makita silang malusog 2 pcs of chicken worth Dh15, Dh6 – pwede Aglosolas, 47, said that she was made at masaya,” she worth of potatoes and an entire egg na pam- redundant in March as the company added. tray worth Dh12 that’s already good paksiw, prito, grapples to survive the effects of the for 1 week for her baon, agahan at o sinabawan na disease. “MADAMI PA DING dinner. This translates to a spending may kamatis at kangkong. Kung “Sobrang na-stress po ako at inaatake TAO ANG BUSILAK ANG PUSO” amid the crisis is Marvin Forinas, 40, of only Dh5 per day! pang isang tao, pwede na hanggang ako lagi ng anxiety ko,” she said. Meanwhile, 43-year-old Irene Legaspi, who worked as a photographer in dalawang araw iyan,” However, Aglosolas said that she’s who has been in the UAE for the past 12 Sharjah before he got fired due to the NO RICE, NO BREAD DISKARTE Like suggested earlier, she also trying to cope with her problems years, said that after being laid off in March, crisis. Trisha shared her healthy said that an entire egg tray of 30 because nobody else can her surmount she gets by with the warm hearts of her He said that since the redundancy, ‘altanghap’ rice-less and breadless pieces for only Dh12 the challenge but herself. She added friends. it has become difficult for him to meal since she wants to hit two goes a long way. that thinking about how many others She said that she has so many friends survive due to loss of income—adding birds with one stone: Save Huge pieces could be suffering from worse situations and people helping her survive the tough that there are times when he was just money and stay fit! of longganisa helps her survive day by day. challenges posed by the pandemic, a eating once a day just to save budget. worth Dh25 for “Now, she said, she’s trying to be more reason she remains grateful to God. “Gutom at pagkaulila sa pamilya half a kilogram, proactive in doing household work for “Naisip ko na lagi lang magdasal at talaga ang una kong naramdam simula when budgeted friends and other people in order to magtiwala dahil madami pa ding tao na noong maubos ang pera ko,” he said. one piece per afford her daily expenses. She’s cooking busilak ang puso handing tumulong,” she However, the help of his friends and day, can last for up to meals for birthdays, cleans houses, and said. some charity groups providing relief seven meals. babysits for her friends and cousin in Now, she said her priority is to take care goods allowed him to take life on a She also added exchange for daily meals. of her mental health as she prepares to positive note, and inspired him to not that Adobong However, she also said that she rise back up—destressing herself through give up on looking for another job. Kangkong remains thankful because at least, her watching movies, exercising, and utilizing “Sa mga kababayan na katulad kong Breakfast: for only Dh4 two kids are earning money despite the social media. nawalan ng trabaho, laban lang tayo at Fresh yoghurt (unflavored) – Dh1.5 is already crisis. ‘wag mawalan ng pag-asa. Magdasal Banana – Dh1 good for 2-3 “Sa mga anak ko ako kumukuha ng RISING BACK UP lang dahil darating din ang araw na Total: Dh2.5 meals. lakas, at ang pag-aalaga ko sa kanila Another Filipino who has shown strength malalampasan natin ito,” he said.

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Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Aries (March 21 – April 19) Pisceans know how to dream the dream, but when it comes down to getting things As an Aries, one of your missions here on earth is to learn about courage. You need off the ground, you can struggle to keep confidence. Today’s skies have your courage in order to share your unique specialty with the world—and today’s skies back when it comes to conquering your present workload. The moon swirls with abide. The moon spends the day trotting through expressive Leo, making a series stamina-keeping Mars and artistically-inclined Venus. Productivity is the key to your of well-supported aspects that provide you with the energy, stamina, and artistic flair happiness today, so don’t be shy about devoting yourself to your work. you need to get creative with your personal projects today. Lucky Color: Antique White Lucky Color: Lime Green Lucky Numbers: 01-08-21-33-34-46 Lucky Numbers: 07-13-20-22-36-40

Gemini (May 22 – June 20) Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Don’t miss out on the opportunity to share yourself today, Gemini. The moon dances Put the pedal to the metal at work today, Cancer. The moon roams through creative through playful Leo today, receiving a boost of socially-charged energy from Mars, Leo this afternoon, receiving a multitude of energetic and supportive aspects that encouraging you to express yourself on a platform of your choosing. The moon’s flow wherever you channel them today. The skies support your career agenda warm link to Venus amps up your charisma, making it an ideal day for a first date, above all, so apply for that job, talk to a superior, or just try to tackle your current friend hang, or for launching a project where your voice is key. workload. You’ll find you do so with ease! Lucky Color: Light Goldenrod Yellow Lucky Color: Medium Spring Green Lucky Numbers: 22-26-31-41-45-47 Lucky Numbers: 06-09-14-31-40-46

Virgo (August 23 – September 22) Libra (September 23 – October 22) It’s an ideal day to work behind the scenes, Virgo. The moon prowls through Leo’s Libras need strong social connections to get them through rough spots. Today’s self-aware prairies, calling an inner attention toward any unprocessed feelings that skies encourage you to reach out to the friends that you love and trust, as your stem from the previous month. Give yourself some healthy alone time today, but desire for community is strong. The moon spends the morning in playful Leo, feel free to pour yourself into a project of your choosing. Hold off on submitting warming up your mood and giving you an immediate energy boost. She dances applications or pushing things forward that require you to be seen. with connection-craving Venus and go-getter Mars. Spend the day with a lover or Lucky Color: Light Slate Gray friend, but don’t go it alone! Lucky Numbers: 13-15-20-38-42-47 Lucky Color: Light Steel Blue Lucky Numbers: 02-10-15-22-33-45 ACROSS DOWN 1. Manufactured 1. Failure to hit Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) Capricorn (December 22 – January 19) 5. Fairy 2. Assist or encourage Sagittarians can never stay still for too long! You were born to roam and frequently As a Capricorn, you’re incredibly self-sufficient. You don’t usually hear Capricorns need to refresh your perspective on life through adventure and new ways of thinking. talking about their deep need for intimacy! Even if you don’t say it, you may be 8. Prickle 3. Expensive Today’s skies push you to get out of your comfort zone, as the moon prowls through feeling the desire for closeness today, as the moon roams through heart-centered 13. Wild goat 4. Obtain by intimidation playful Leo. The moon receives several supportive aspects today, giving you energy Leo. It’s an ideal day to lay low and connect deeply with a partner, as you’re not to pour towards educational pursuits or a fashion adventure. feeling particularly socially primed. 14. Ellipse 5. The night before Lucky Color: Deep Sky Blue Lucky Color: Peach Puff 15. Scoundrel 6. Young girl Lucky Numbers: 09-16-18-27-35-44 Lucky Numbers: 09-14-17-28-36-39 16. Chair 7. Bloom 17. Currency of Mexico 8. Vibrato 18. Spooky 9. Garden tool Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) Taurus (April 20 – May 21) As an Aquarius, you tend to vacillate between total hermit and social butterfly. Today Home is where the heart is, Taurus, and that’s exactly where you’ll find yourself 19. Flashing light 10. Fiend is one of those days where you require deep one-on-one interaction. The moon feeling at your best today. The moon happily prowls through Leo all morning, 21. Moved through water 11. Spoil floats through loving Leo, getting an energetic boost from Mars and a sweet sense receiving a helpful boost of energy from Mars. Also at play is a desire to switch 23. Finish 12. Requirement of romance from Venus today, making it an ideal day for deals, dates, or connecting things up thanks to Uranus, and a strong sense of inner peace from Venus. Spend with a lover. the day redecorating, reorganizing, or tackling projects at home. You’ll thank 24. Boxing platform 14. Aperture Lucky Color: Lavender yourself later! 26. Self 20. Prejudice Lucky Numbers: 12-16-18-27-43-44 Lucky Color: Crimson Red Lucky Numbers: 06-26-28-32-37-39 27. Type of balloon 22. Historic period 29. Associated 25. Smile 34. Male offspring 27. Swarm Leo (July 23 – August 22) Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) 35. Clip 28. Vegetable You’re always giving your big heart to others, Leo. Your warm generosity, humor, and It’s time to get down to business, Scorpio. The moon dances through Leo this 37. Musical drama 30. Appropriate entertaining theatrics has others cheering you on or sometimes clinging to you for a afternoon, receiving a variety of supportive aspects from Venus and Mars that offer good time. Today’s skies are all about giving back to yourself, as the nurturing moon you energy, stamina, and social grace. It’s an ideal day for applying for a job or 38. Group of three 31. Annoy persistently spends the day in your sign. The moon receives heaps of support today, helping you pushing any of your career goals forward, as you’re hard to miss right now. Put 40. Legendary creature 32. Flare up shine and apply energy in whatever way pleases you. yourself out there and see what happens! Lucky Color: Khaki Yellow Lucky Color: Pink 43. Drawn tight 33. Information Lucky Numbers: 01-02-23-24-25-27 Lucky Numbers: 09-12-22-23-29-48 44. Worship 34. Male deer 46. Small lake 36. Soda 48. Health spring 39. Metal-bearing mineral 49. First book of the Old Testament 41. Castle fortification 52. Talisman 42. All together SUDOKU WORD SEARCH 54. Haul 45. Wide part of a river, near the www.dailysudoku.com http://heavy.com/ 55. Proceeds sea 56. Part of a circle 47. Nobleman SOME EX’S Can you find the hidden words? They may be horizontal, vertical, 59. A single undivided whole 50. Electrically charged particle diagonal, forwards or backwards. 61. Detection device 51. Swop 65. Stringed instrument 53. Distance or duration 67. Strikes lightly 56. Affirm 69. Donate 57. Annoy 70. Church officer 58. Finale 71. Hint 60. Story 72. Woody plant 62. Founder of a family 73. Poised for action 63. Concluded 74. Female bird 64. Part of a woodwind instrument 75. Group of animals 66. Guided 68. Play on words

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Dressing Table 18 ENTERTAINMENT JULY 24 - JULY 30, 2020 www.filipinotimes.ae After ex-girlfriend cried foul, DJ Loonyo’s camp says sorry for airing ‘own version’ of his life story DJ Chacha cries over imminent shutdown of MOR By Staff Report 101.9 following ABS-CBN’s denial of franchise naging No.1 FM station, ‘yong hirap By Jamille Domingo Following the social media post of his na pinagdaanan ng buong MOR ex-girlfriend Aika Flores calling out DJ DJ Chacha, or Czarina Balba in team, kasabay pa doon na hindi Loonyo for airing a “twisted” version of his real life, expressed her heartbreak mo na makikita mga katrabaho life story particularly their past relationship over the imminent shutdown of mo,” she said. and the death of their son, the camp of ABS-CBN’s radio station MOR 101.9 DJ Chacha has always been the dancer and choreographer released following the network’s franchise vocal against the denial of ABS- a statement apologizing for how it was denial. CBN’s franchise, calling out Sen. depicted on national TV. Recently, ABS-CBN Corporation Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa months The life story of DJ Loonyo or Rhemuel The choreographer who became popular ATA SASAYAW KA?? hello!! Nawala anak announced that it will close down back for his stance against the Lunio in real life was featured in an online during the quarantine period received mo non di yun raket na kailangan mo many of its subsidiaries as well network. episode of “Magpakailanman” over the mixed reaction from netizens after Flores pumorma!” as retrench workers after the Following ABS-CBN’s weekend. cried foul. “OO ikaw sumagot ng gastos sa chapel Congress denied its renewal of announcement of subsidiary “First and foremost, DJ Loonyo Last July 18, she posted on her Facebook sa mga bayarin tapos naghati tayo sa franchise. closure, the radio jock also conducted an interview to share intimate account, “’Di ko na mapigilan di magsalita bayad sa lupa para sa libingan niya. Bat DJ Chacha said that on August expressed via Instagram post her and publicly unknown details about his kasi SOBRA NA. sobrang pagmamalinis ko sinasabe pa ‘to? Kasi LAKAS MO PO! 30, she will be going off air along sympathy with other employees life for the coverage, with the request to at kasinungalingan na ng taong ‘to. ‘Di ko Pinagmamalaki mo sa CDO na ikaw nga with the radio station, after 12 years who will also be losing their jobs omit or leave out some sensitive parts, naman na kailangan talaga pabanguhin gumastos lahat! Hanggang huli HAMBOG of service. effective end of August. particularly pertaining to his son. pangalan ko as his ex-girlfriend pero as the ka! At kung ikaw nga lahat? ano naman?? “Mahal ko po ang MOR. Kasi 12 “Sending hugs to all the “We, as a management and team, mother of his child sobra na.” utang na loob parin ba ng anak ko sayo years, 32 years old ako ngayon, Kapamilya [employees] who are signed a contract allowing the program Although she did not reveal the cause of yun???” halos kalahati ng buhay ko kasama also experiencing the same pain to enhance certain aspects of his life, their son’s passing in 2017, Flores narrated an In the end, Flores said. “NANANAHIMIK ko ang 101.9 family ko,” she said. that I’m going through now,” she because it is still, in fact, for a dramatic TV instance when she allegedly called DJ Loonyo NA ANAK KO. NANAHIMIK AKO NANG The DJ added that this is not just added. show retelling,” the statement read. during his son’s deathbed. “2017 nawala ang ILANG BESES. KAILAN BA MATATAPOS work for her, and that It said that retelling the story of his life anak ko madaling araw tinawagan agad kita YANG PAGPAPASIKAT MO?? BIGYAN MO she cannot believe on the drama anthology program was “not tulog ka pa non sabi mo bihis ka lang punta NAMAN NG KATAHIMIKAN ANAK KO she has to say done with malice or selfish intent” but only kana ospital. NASOBRAHAN KA ATA SA DAHIL DI MO NA NGA SIYA BINIGYAN goodbye to her first to serve as an inspiration. BIHIS KASI NAG BOOTS KA PA E AKALA MO NG TATAY! TIGIL NA RHEMS!” love and dream job. “Masakit na mawalan ka ng trabaho, pero mas masakit isipin ‘Glee’ stars pay tribute to Naya Rivera ‘yong istasyon na ipinuhunan mo ‘yong By Staff Report pawis mo, bago kami

Former Glee co-stars of Naya Rivera, who died recently after drowning in Lake Piru in California, shared tributes on social media, remembering their wonderful Isabel Oli, John Prats welcome memories with the actress. The show’s creators, Ryan Murphy, Brad third child Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, released a statement saying they were heartbroken over the death of Rivera, who played Santana on the show, and recalled her immense talent on the show. influence of Rivera on the world, and how wrote on the caption. “It didn’t take more than an episode or she was a “powerful force” both in her He added that Rivera spoke truth two for us to realize that we had lucked into personal life and in her work. with fearlessness, and that she uplifted finding one of the most talented, special “I’m confident that her positive influence people without trying. “Being close to stars we would ever have the pleasure of will be continuously felt, and that her her was both a badge of honor and a suit working with,” their statement said. beautiful spirit will carry on in the lives of of armor. Naya was truly one of a kind, Dianna Agron, who played high school so many. I’m devastated by this immense and she always will be.” cheerleader Quinn Fabray on the show, loss. I find some solace in closure, but the Heather Morris, who played Santana’s said Rivera was her friend and ally. pain I feel for her and her family cannot be best friend and love interest, said is “Naya and I fell into stride with such measured,” he wrote in the caption. “taking a moment to honor my grief.” ease, she was my first friend and ally on Chris Colfer, who played Kurt Hummel, Jane Lynch, meanwhile, tweeted “Rest our show. Our enthusiasm brimmed with all posted a photo of him and Naya on his sweet, Naya. What a force you were. of the unknown,” she said in an Instagram Instagram, remembering their decade of Love and peace to your family.” Celebrity couple Isabel Oli and last July 17 based on his caption, post. “To work with her was a gift. I cannot friendship. While she had a tumultuous John Prats have welcomed the “My Forest 7•17•20. Malapit na kita make sense of this tremendous loss. I will “How can you convey all your love and relationship with Rivera, Lea Michele birth of their third child named mayakap.” hold onto her and these memories for the respect for someone in one post? How also posted a tribute to her and Cory Forest. To recall, the couple announced rest of time, alongside our Glee family. can you summarize a decade of friendship Monteith via her Instagram stories. The actor teased his Instagram last March that they are expecting Please hold space for her, her family, her and laughter with words alone? If you were Reports also said that Murphy, followers with a photo of the a new baby. They have a daughter beautiful boy.” friends with Naya Rivera, you simply can’t. Falchuk and Brennan are currently in newborn’s feet on Monday, July 20. Lilly Feather, 4, and a son Matthew Morrison, who played Will Her brilliance and humor were unmatched. the process of setting up a college fund Their new bundle of joy was born Freedom, 2. Schuester on Glee, recalled the positive Her beauty and talent were otherworldly,” he for Rivera’s son. 19 ENTERTAINMENT AND LIFESTYLE www.filipinotimes.ae JULY 24 - JULY 30, 2020 Flying your pet home from UAE to PH costs minimum Dh3,600 ConGen Cortes, Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club By Neil Bie (can be done 7 days before Alumni blend harmonious voices of hope post-COVID-19 Filipinos who intend to fly home but traveling) By Neil Bie is the first time that he’s singing wish to take their pets home with them • Owner’s/ traveller’s from the UAE should prepare at least Passport Copy In the wake of the COVID-19 once again with after 30 long Dh3,600. • Microchip pandemic, Filipinos in the UAE and years. His favorite line in the song Pinay expat Rhoze Ampuan shared Number/s around the world have remained is: “Grant me serenity within for • Info on Pet’s that she recalls rescuing ‘Lexie’ and optimistic and have welcomed the confusion around are mere ‘Maxie’ in 2017 and 2019, respectively. weight, breed, and positivity in their lives trusting that reflections of what’s within me,” She became so endeared to both address of exporter as it signifies what each individual of the cats that she couldn’t imagine (UAE & Philippines) required documents so they can inform things will improve for the better in leaving them behind when she • Debit/Credit card to use for payment/s their staff and accommodate your pets. the coming days. in the world needs right now – decided to head back home. • A valid email account Also, fill this form up at least 48 hours Philippine Consul General for finding serenity and tranquility before flight: https://www.emirates. “They were both Domestic Short • Flight Schedule as Import Permit has a Dubai and the Northern Emirates, within their hearts. validity of 60 days and Export Permit com/english/help/pets-travel/ ” said Hair, but they gave another meaning H.E. Paul Raymund Cortes “Inner peace. This is the only to my life in Dubai as I treated them has a validity of 30 days. Ampuan. together with several fellow alumni key. May our community in Dubai like my own kids. Whenever I feel “I personally recommend having your of the Ateneo de Manila College and the Northern Emirates be lonely or worried, they would always fur babies micro-chipped and vaccinated LANDING HOME SAFELY try to comfort me – I’m sure all the ahead of time to keep them safe from Ampuan said that she immediately Glee Club joined their voices in a blanketed in peace. For us, for our pet lovers will understand. They are any other illnesses and viruses and not asked airport personnel where they heartfelt rendition of Fr. Manoling dear Philippines, for the global can pick up their pets. She also like my family,” said Ampuan. just when you travel,” shared Ampuan. Francisco’s “One More Gift”. community of peoples,” said Ampuan suggested coordinating with suggested having a family or friend However, when she learned that ConGen Cortes shares that this ConGen Cortes. having a pet agency handle all of your preferred airline to help you fly your pick up your pet at the airport as the documents would cost her more pets back home to the Philippines. pets are prohibited at the temporary dirhams, she decided to handle all “Our fur babies were allowed to travel quarantine facilities. paperworks and processes by herself. as excess baggage and we decided to “An airport personnel just handed Here’s what she did. put them in one IATA approved cage to them over to me in front of the avoid extra charges. It is allowed for 2 conveyor machine in NAIA Terminal 3. REQUIREMENTS: pets to travel in one carrier as long as Ask your family or friend to take them Before you apply for Pet Relocation, it will not exceed 23kg (pet weight and in the NAIA AIRPORT as pets will not make sure you have the following: carrier weight). We flew via Emirates be allowed in the quarantine facilities,” • Updated Vaccination Record in Airlines, and I recommend this as they said Ampuan. pet passport (vaccinations 1 month are very accommodating and they will She hopes that this would help guide before scheduled flight) make sure that your pet is safe. fellow pet lovers. • Deworming (can be done 7 days “At least 48 hours before your “Pets are family. Please do not before traveling) scheduled flight in Emirates Airlines, Call abandon them when you relocate,” ConGen Cortes, fellow AdM college alumni blend harmonious • Vaccination for external parasite them to inform them that you have all the urged Ampuan. voices of hope Divine Lee reveals testing positive for Michael V. confirms he’s COVID-19 positive COVID-19 despite not going out since March think it’s gonna be okay. Nakakainis By Staff Report they have not seen anyone since lang isipin na ang March 14. lapit lapit nila, nasa Actress Divine Lee has revealed “So obviously not person to kabilang kwarto lang, that she tested positive for person [transmission]. So please and yet hindi mo sila coronavirus disease (COVID-19) make sure you really be extra mayakap. Hindi mo despite her and her family staying careful in handling everyday sila mahalikan,” said home since March things from money, groceries and Michael V. In her Instagram stories, she all,” Lee added. “To think aning na The veteran confirmed that she and her ako and still got it.” comedian shares husband Blake tested positive, and The actress added that she’s that isolation might that she was asymptomatic, while waiting for clearance so she can be depressing but he had mild symptoms – which donate her plasma to help other still chose to remain they first dismissed as a result patients, and that she will be optimistic with the from overeating ice cream. releasing a vlog to educate and thought that he will “Hi guys! To those asking – yes, I encourage people to be more soon recover from tested positive and asymptomatic. careful. COVID-19 as each I’m all day passes. good, so Veteran comedian Michael V. has Michael V then showed to the “At the end of the day, narealize please tested positive for the coronavirus audience the result of his swab test mo na lumipas na naman ang don’t worry. disease (COVID-19). where he confirmed that he had the isang araw na mag-isa ka, but The kids Popularly known in the virus. However, more than his own then again you look at it in a and yayas Philippines as ‘Bitoy’, the Bubble welfare, he cares more about his different perspective. Alam mong are also all Gang actor-comedian shared loved ones and asks for support to tomorrow is another day and good,” she the news in his vlog and added recover quickly from the virus. malay mo bukas tapos na ito. I wrote. that he decided to document “Honestly, I am worried not just feel bad, but hopefully we will She, his quarantine journey since he for myself kundi pati sa pamilya ko. get through this and hopefully however started to lose his sense of smell, With your prayers and God’s help, everything will be okay,” said noted, that and felt other flu-like symptoms. I think we can go through this. I Michael V. The Filipino Times has: Increased the release of E-newsletter (now twice a day) Introduced its E-newspaper Launched its Telegram account Started sending news via Whatsapp

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