Infographic: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Corona Virus (MERS-CoV)

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) is a viral respiratory illness.

Patients with MERS-CoV have been reported to have the following symptoms: fever, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing. Other possible symptoms are diarrhea and kidney failure.

You can prevent getting MERS-CoV by:

• Washing your hands often with soap and water.
• Covering your nose and mouth with tissue paper when you cough or sneeze. Dispose used tissue paper immediately and properly.
• Avoiding touching your face—especially the eye area, nose, and mouth—with unwashed hands.
• Regularly cleaning frequently touched surfaces (e.g. door knobs, handles).
• Avoiding close contact with people who have tested positive for MERS-CoV.

Make sure children follow these precautions.

If you were on Etihad Flight Number EY 0424 that arrived on April 15, 2014, please immediately contact the DOH hotline numbers below.

Department of Health (DOH) 24-Hour Hotlines
711-1001; 711-1002;
0922-884-1564; 0920-949-8419; 0915-772-5621

source: http://www.gov.ph/2014/04/22/infographic-advisory-on-mers-cov/ 

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Lent and an Illustrated Guide to Lenten Fasting and Abstinence

'So it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead' - Luke 24:46

Wikipedia defines Lent as "a solemn religious observance in the liturgical calendar of many Christian denominations that begins on Ash Wednesday and covers a period of approximately six weeks before Easter Day."

The infographic below is a guide on what Lent is. Source: NCEA.org

The infographic below is a guide on fasting and abstinence during Lent. 

Know more about Lent:
https://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/

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Identifying Fake Peso Bills

Here's a guide to identifying fake peso bills, brought to you by INQUIRER.net and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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LBC Bogo Robbed

The LBC outlet located along P. Rodriguez Street in Barangay Libertad, Bogo City got robbed two days ago. It was the third LBC robbery this month following Barangay Tabok, Mandaue City and  Barangay San Nicolas, Cebu City. 

Two robbers entered the establishment shortly before 9 a.m. and reportedly  took away cash worth Php 70,000, a mobile phone worth Php7,000, and a pocket WiFi of one of the employees. SunStar reported that one of the robbery suspects, clad in sweatshirt, cargo short pants and a blue cap, pulled out a .38 revolver and held the three employees(manager Melecio Maitom and customer associates Angel Mary Estrera and Camelo Damos) at gunpoint.

Hermano Mallari, Bogo City police chief, interviewed by The Freeman thought there might be a backup waiting outside. The robbers fled on board separate motorcycles without plate numbers. Mallari also told The Freeman that it is likely that the robbers were not from the City of Bogo as they were not afraid of being identified. They reportedly did not wear masks to conceal their faces.

Read more about the robbery:

The Freeman - http://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2014/03/23/1304108/less-month-3rd-lbc-branch-robbed

SunStar -http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2014/03/23/robbers-hit-lbc-bogo-take-p70t-334514

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Duathlon Trail Challenge 2014

Mark you calendar for the 2nd Bogo City Duathlon Trail Challenge.

@ Nailon, Bogo City, Cebu

May 18, 2014

8k - 30k - 8k

Registration Fee: Php 800 (with singlet and snacks)

Categories:

• 18 - 32 yrs old
• 33 - 45 yrs old
• 46 yrs old and above
• Open Female
• Relay (should be male and female)

Registration Areas:

• Olives Motor Spare Parts : Gairan Public Market, Bogo City
• Jorge Ponce : Ibabao - Estancia, Mandaue City (in front of San Roque Chapel)
• Southpeaks Outdoor Shop : A. Del Rosario St. , Mandaue City (beside Palawan Pawnshop in front of Shell gasoline station old market)

For inquiries, contact Dodong Alex - 0915 561 2060

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Overseas Job Fair

The Public Employment Service Office (PESO), Capitol  will have this year's first Overseas Job Fair on Sunday, March 16, 2014. 21,927 vacancies are to be filled up and thirty-two(32) licensed job agencies are expected to join the job fair  that would give opportunity to successful applicants to work outside the country. 

According to cebu.gov.ph, some of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) licensed agencies are:

• AL-ALAMIA INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES
• ARAM ENTERPRISES, INC.,
• FVJ OVERSEAS PLACEMENT, INC., 
• MIP INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES, INC., 
• ATHENA INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES, INC., 
• FRANCE ASIA INTERNATIONAL INC., 
• GRAND PLACEMENT AND GEN. SERVICES CORP., 
• PERIDOT INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES, INC., 
• STARWORLD INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER & PLACEMENT AGENCY, INC.

Hired applicants will most likely be assigned in the Middle East and other destinations like U.S.A., Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, Brunei, Ethiopia Africa. 

To avoid inconvenience, PESO Capitol is advising all interested parties to bring with them their necessary documents and credentials or call PESO Capitol for more details through telephone numbers 253-5710.

Read more about the Overseas Job Fair: http://www.cebu.gov.ph/news/overseas-job-fair/

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1st Color Fun Run in Bogo

A fun run is set to color Bogo on the 25th of May this year. This will be the first Color Fun Run in the city. The Color Run is a 5-km un-timed race where participants (Color Runners) are doused from head to toe in different colors in every kilometer (colorful zones). Color runners should wear something white during the race. The fun continues with an unforgettable Finish Festival, a larger than life party equipped with music, dancing and epic color throws. The Color Fun Run is organized by Bogo CAREs (Circle of Accommodation & Restaurant Establishments), a group of businessmen gathered together to promote tourism in the City of Bogo. 

Registration fee is only Php 450.
Inclusions:

1. Tupperware Eco Bottle
2. Free access to the Finish Festival with DJ Bong Durano
3. The Cool powder
4. The Color Runner race bib
5. The Color Runner certificate
6. Snacks
7. Water

Student price: Php 300 (Without the eco bottle)

Registration will start on March 21, 2014 at the Bogo Public Plaza Entrance (In front of Alberto's Pizza)

For more inquiries, contact:
Lyka Lepiten: 0999-998-1673 (Smart) | 0917-799-5121 (Globe) | 0922-804-1770 (Sun)
Carla Aton: (032)434-7448 Globe Landline | (032)511-0775 PLDT Landline | 0915-477-1842

Visit https://www.facebook.com/bogocares for more details.

Photos and Info Source:  Bogo CAREs Facebook Page

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