Monday, July 18, 2022

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School uniform 'not mandatory'

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 03:37 AM PDT

STUDENTS are not required to wear uniform during the resumption of in-person classes, Education Secretary Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio said on Monday, July 18, 2022."Even before the pandemic, it is not a strict requirement for public schools to wear uniforms to avoid incurring additional costs to the families of our learners," she said in a statement."All the more that it will not be required this school year given the increasing prices and economic losses due to the pandemic," Duterte added.Earlier, the Department of Education announced that the opening of School Year 2022-2023 will start on August 22 and end on July 7, 2023.By November, all schools should have transitioned to a five-day per week in-person classes as blended or distance learning is no longer allowed. (SunStar Philippines)

Over 14,000 Covid-19 cases in Philippines from July 11-17

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 03:17 AM PDT

THE Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 14,640 fresh coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases over the past week, a 44 percent increase in new cases compared to those logged the previous week, the agency announced Monday, July 18, 2022.This translated to 2,091 daily average cases from July 11 to 17 from 1,467 from July 4 to July 10.The agency said one Covid-related death, which occurred in October 2021, was verified over the past week.As of July 17, the DOH said 589 individuals or 8.7 percent of the total Covid-19 admission were severe or critical.Out of the 2,630 intensive care units (ICU) beds in the country, 481 were occupied while 23.8 percent or 5,189 out of the 21,809 non-ICU beds were being utilized.Hospital utilization is the primary concern of the government in the management of Covid-19 pandemic. Once it reaches more than 50 percent utilization, mobility restrictions are expected to be put in place to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.The DOH said the country's health utilization rate remains at low risk.Meanwhile, the DOH said 71,322,848 individuals or 91.32 percent of the government's target population are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19. This includes 267,096 senior citizens who are among the vulnerable population.Individuals who had booster doses are at 15,592,533.Earlier, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. urged the public to get Covid-19 booster doses to strengthen their immunity against the virus. (SunStar Philippines)

Eco groups launch photo exhibit, zero waste bazaar for #PlasticFreeJuly

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 02:24 AM PDT

TO CELEBRATE #PlasticFreeJuly, Plastic-Free Pilipinas collaborators: EcoWaste Coalition, Greenpeace Philippines, Mother Earth Foundation, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, Health Care Without Harm together with Break Free from Plastic, Oceana Philippines International, and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, launched on Monday, July 18, a photo exhibit and bazaar featuring art and eco-friendly stores to make plastic-free Pilipinas a reality."Plastic Free July is being celebrated to demonstrate to people that a life free from unnecessary plastic and disposable material is still possible and to continue pushing some simple actions that can be done to reduce our personal plastic footprint. This is a reminder that the Philippines without Plastics, is within our reach only if we go zero waste," said Aileen Lucero, national coordinator of EcoWaste Coalition.A photo exhibit showcasing plastic pollution in the Philippines from EcoWaste Coalition, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, Greenpeace Philippines, and Oceana Philippines International, highlighted the impacts of single-use disposable plastic in communities and the environment as a major source of pollution in the Philippines.These disposable plastic products come in various forms such as, but not limited to, sachet packs, bags, cutleries, cups, and PET bottles which are meant to be used only once, before being thrown away."The event not only features reusable alternatives to single-use plastics that we can use in our everyday lives, but also provides viable solutions for corporations to reduce their plastic production. A number of micro, small, and medium enterprises are already pioneering reuse and refill models and we firmly believe that bigger companies can follow their lead on plastic free solutions," said Marian Ledesma, zero waste campaigner of Greenpeace Philippines.The zero waste bazaar also featured viable alternatives to single-use plastic from the following merchants -- Candles by Ilka, The Bamboo Company, Armari Organics, and Sabon Express.Greenpeace Philippines and Oceana Philippines International will also have booths at the bazaar to heighten public awareness on single-use plastic production problems and showcase eco-friendly enterprises."Access to refillable, reusable and sustainable options in our communities is gaining ground and getting easy; aspiring entrepreneurs understand the need and are paving the way for adapting zero waste as a driving force for their businesses," said Archie Abellar, PH Zero Waste coordinator of Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives."Sustainability remains our main thrust at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and we are honored to be part of this significant advocacy to preserve and protect Mother Earth. Through our Zero Waste Lifestyle initiative, we have enjoined our employees, retail partners and communities across our properties through a comprehensive waste collection and management program with the goal of minimizing carbon footprint and supporting recycling efforts for the benefit of communities and our partner organizations," said Graham Coates, head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.The photo exhibit and zero waste bazaar will run from July 18 to 20 at Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City. (PR)
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