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Youth Plus Skin and Laser Clinic launches new set of Ambassadors

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TACLOBAN CITY – On The fast-growing dermatology clinic in Eastern Visayas, YouthPlus Skin and Laser Clinic of today’s Tacloban Power Couple Dr. Yohann Kae Panis-Luzano, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist (Medical Director) and Mr. Rex R. Luzano (President and Chief Executive Officer) of YouthPlus Medical Group, Inc. continues to expand its market, and now a step closer as they launch their newest set of Youth-Ambassadors with the goal to attract the younger generation to avail their services.

The launching of YouthPlus Ambassadors was held at a function room at Tia Titas Restaurant, Robinsons Tacloban, Tacloban City, last February 19,2023 where 6 youthful faces from all-over Eastern Visayas were introduced.

Now YouthPlus Ambassadors are Kristi Mariz Polo (Ms. Burauen 2022), Apple Lao (Great Man of the Universe Visayas 2022),Cstar Capon (Ms. Teen Global Philippines 2023), Vaughn Zabala (Mr. Teen International 2022), Nicole Serohijos (Ms. BizEd SPSPS 2022) and Tyron Capon (Mr. Global World International 2022) were in a collective statement said that “they are so grateful to YouthPlus Medical Group for choosing them and entrusting them the promotion of services, procedures and the brand of the company.”

YouthPlus Medical Group had increased customer satisfaction rate to 98% since 2012, upon acquiring their new reliable machines and expansion. From a simple Dermatology Clinic to a Medical Center after they started providing Family Protection Program that enables patients and partners to secure their loved ones health and well-being, with this YouthPlus was able to increase its patients rating to 99% along with the effort of being more accessible – now most of the people of Eastern Visayas specifically in Leyte and Samar has a better access to a medical center where they are assured of quality treatment and services without worrying about the cost it entails without sacrificing quality of service for they have branches in Tacloban City, Ormoc City and Catarman Northern Samar
In an interview with Dr. Yohann Kae Panis-Luzano, she is very much excited on what may come next after this step forward of the company, and is very much excited to be working with young beautiful people that will be upholding their brand.

It is really youthful beauty that YouthPlus wants to embody and provide to its clients,Dr. Luzano said during the interview “We chose youthful faces to represent YouthPlus, so that we will be able to capture the teens, because nowadays there are also teen skin issues like acne, and at the same time it is also the teenage years that we want to form the personality and confidence of our teenagers”.

Meanwhile, Mr. Tyron Capon, recently crowned Mr. Global World International 2022 said that he will personally embody YouthPlus vision of maintaining youthful face, skin and beauty not only because of him being a Brand Ambassador but also because of his advocacy that is exactly aligned with the brand’s goal of boosting confidence among youth and all-ages through self enhancement that to him– “I see nothing wrong with skin and body enhancement, as long as it makes you confident – then you deserve that, just be happy” Capon said.

YouthPlus Medical Group President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Rex Luzano is equally grateful and excited to continue improving their services and its promotions to be able to cater broader clientele, “That is our goal, to continue improving our services to provide the best services all dermatology and medical clinics could offer, from check ups to laboratories up to the pharmacy – we have it, and we will continue to expand. We will continue to aim bigger.” Rex Luzano said in an earlier talk.

YouthPlus Skin and Laser Clinic, YouthPlus Medical Center and the whole YouthPlus Medical Group had promised to provide high-quality service with their International Standard Machines, Medical Doctors of Expertise and Board Certified Dermatologist here in Eastern Visayas, travel no more – because here in Eastern Visayas, we have YouthPlus.

You may visit their branches at Zamora Branch, 143 Calzita Bldg, Zamora St. Tacloban City – Marasbaras Branch, JGC Bldg, Marasbaras, Tacloban City – Catarman Branch, JS Bldg, Anunciation St. Brgy Mabolo, Catarman, Northern Samar and Ormoc Branch, No. 110, Brgy. Dona Feliza Mejia, Ormoc City.
Via| Gab Cejas – Brodkast 8 Network

Despite presence of a new COVID-19 variant, DOH plans to lower the alert classification

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TACLOBAN CITY– Despite of the detection of the new omicron subvariant, the Department of Health (DOH) is now mulling to place the entire country under the lowest alert classification.

While the XBF was already detected in the country on Feb.16, the region will not impose new restrictions, said disease surveillance officers of the DOH-8, Jay Reles and Hubert Fallorina.

“Parehas la gihap kun ano an aton pag treat hiton coronavirus disease (COVID-19), baga’t parehas man la gihapon hiya. Kun may close contact ka, quarantine. Kun fully vaccinated ka, mas maupay kay mas less tim quarantine. Mga sugad la hiton,” Fallorina said.

Reles, meantime, shared that their central office had even been in talks about declaring the country into the lowest alert level classification, Alert Level 0.

Still, Reles urged the public to continue to observe all the pre-emptive safety measures to ensure that the infection will be further contained.

As of Feb.20, COVID-19 cases in Eastern Visayas stand at 64,714 of which 64,013 or 98. 92 percent have recovered from the deadly virus with nine active cases.

The total number of fatalities of the region stands at 692 with the latest to die due to the COVID-19 infection involved a 36-year-old woman from Tunga, Leyte who died on Jan.15, the DOH reported.
(SAMANTHA JANE B. CRUZ, LNU Student Intern)

DPWH works through the weekend to ensure safe roads and clear canals

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Ormoc City – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) maintenance crew work over the weekend braving the challenging weather conditions to ensure roads are safe for travel.

The heavy rains have caused thick mud to accumulate along Palo-Carigara-Ormoc (PCO) road section which make it difficult for vehicles to traverse and cause accidents. Equipped with shovels, the maintenance team scraped off mud and debris from the roads.

Additionally, canal clearing operations were also conducted. Obstructions such as plastics, sugarcane and other trash were removed, effectively clearing the waterways and preventing further flooding.

Meanwhile, with the improved weather condition, the pothole patching operation was immediately carried out along the busy PCO road to repair potholes and improve road conditions.

The Department’s maintenance team have been working around the clock to identify and address various road problems with continued efforts to work towards a safer and more efficient road system in the district. (PR)

Globe connects PH with 1,702 new cell sites, builds over 2,200 new 5G sites in 2022

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Leading digital solutions platform Globe has made significant strides in its network infrastructure in 2022, building 1,702 new cell sites, upgrading over 13,600 mobile sites to LTE, and installing 2,267 new 5G sites across the country.

Its total site builds last year fulfilled its target of besting the 2021 figure, which was at 1,407 in 2021.

These developments are part of Globe’s efforts to connect more consumers and businesses with the accelerated digitalization needs brought about by the pandemic.

“We are proud to have made huge investments in our network infrastructure to provide our customers with the best possible experience. Our goal is to always deliver network reliability and consistency to our subscribers,” said Joel Agustin, Head of Network Planning and Engineering at Globe.

Globe spent record-high levels of capital expenditure (CAPEX) in the past several years with its aggressive builds towards a #1stWorldNetwork, resulting in a significant backbone for its network.

Last year’s CAPEX alone reached P101.4 billion or 9% above the previous year, marking the highest investment ever in Globe’s mobile and fixed network to provide a world-class internet experience for customers nationwide.

In addition to the cell site and 5G network expansion, Globe was also the first in Southeast Asia to deploy the new multi-beam, multiband lens antenna technology. This technology significantly improves the capacity and coverage of 4G and 5G networks, providing better indoor penetration and reach for large outdoor and indoor events, rural areas, and densely populated cities.

Pilot tests showed impressive results, with higher mobile download and upload data speeds and more stable connectivity. Globe plans to deploy this technology in more areas.

Globe’s efforts to improve its network quality and coverage have paid off as it was named the Best Mobile Network Infrastructure Company at the annual Global Business Outlook Awards 2022, following its award for Most Innovative Telecom the previous year.

In addition, the company once again topped the latest report of mobile analytics and insights firm Opensignal on 5G video experience, 5G upload speed, and core consistent quality. This is consistent with Globe’s continuous effort to deliver network reliability and consistency to its consumers. (PR)

ALS taps Eagles for a post-Valentine’s Day program for PDL at BJMP in General Trias Cavite

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A post-Valentine’s day program was held at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in General Trias City last February 16, 2023.

The activity, which was dubbed FEB-IBIG, “Feeding the PDL, Tummy, and Soul Project,” was conceptualized by the ALS (alternative learning system) focal person Rizal M. Vidallo.
The project aimed to provide a free meal for the 360 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) currently enrolled in the ALS in the Division of General Trias City in Cavite.

This joint project encourages cooperation among different organizations and is part also of intensifying the pilot implementation of the Senior High School ALS program.

The said activity supports the principle of inclusive education which aims to provide free access to quality education for all especially those students who are in a very challenging situation like the PDL and the out-of-school-youth.

As a designated District ALS coordinator, I volunteered to eye for a sponsor for the free meal of the PDL ALS learners.

The event is a matter of fortuity when I remember my long-time friend and a college classmate PMSgt. Maximillan E. Ballicud from the Philippine National Police(PNP) and is also a member of the Fraternal Order of the Philippine Eagles a socio-civic organization known for charity works and humanitarian activities.

I told him in an assertive manner, “Pare, isipin mo nalang na ito ay ibang level ng bonding natin, on the professional level naman, kakaiba sa mga pinagsamahan natin nung tayo ay nag-aaral pa na madalas baso ang nasa lamesa. Ngayon ako ay guro, ikaw naman ay Agila at nasa PNP pa”.

Upon laying down the purpose of the activity to him, with high in spirit, he directed me to wrote a formal letter to Dr. Joben Cañal the NCR Charter Governor of Philippine Eagle/MATATAG 66 to accept our invitation and to be the principal sponsor for the free meal. Few days after, Dr. Cañal called me via phone confirming his acceptance of the said invitation.

Present during the program were the members of the Fraternal Order of Philippine Eagles (MATATAG NCR LXVI) with its Charter Governor Joben Cañal, Ramy R. Dalida, the school principal of Governor Ferrer Memorial Integrated National High School, the Curriculum on Instruction and Development Chief Laura O. Garcia and other Education Program Supervisors. During the program, three PDL-ALS students were surprised and got emotional when they received recorded video messages and letters from their relatives and parents.

Mr. Dalida, the school principal in his message shared one of Nelson Mandela’s quotes, “A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.”
(Note: The author is the district ALS coordinator of the General Trias Division)

E. Visayas intensifies anti-illegal quarrying ops

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TACLOBAN CITY – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has deployed 175 mining enforcement officers in Eastern Visayas to heighten the monitoring of illegal quarrying activities in the region.

MGB 8 (Eastern Visayas) Director Carlos Tayag said on Thursday the deputized personnel consist of task force enforcers, policemen, village officials, and selected local government employees.

The newly deputized mining enforcement officers are from the towns of Javier and Barugo in Leyte, Sogod in Southern Leyte, and Kawayan in Biliran. These municipalities are known for quarrying activities.

“This is in response to requests of local government units to capacitate local authorities for them to collect revenues from quarry operations and make sure that operators extract sand and gravel within the permitted area,” Tayag said in an interview.

The MGB has no available record of local government losses from unregulated quarrying in Eastern Visayas. However, in 2021, the six provincial treasurer’s offices collected P48.62 billion from mining, including quarrying activities.

The 2021 records also said the region’s 36 operators extracted 276,823 cubic meters of sand and gravel with a total value of P91.22 million.

“There’s a high demand for quarry materials in recent years due to massive construction activities both by the government and the private sector. We have been providing assistance to local government to regulate the extraction of sand and gravel by deputizing enforcement officers,” Tayag said.

Section 138 of the Local Government Code authorizes provinces to levy taxes on sand, gravel, and other quarrying activities.

As deputized officers, they are authorized to investigate violations of mining laws, rules and regulations, and any violations of Republic Act 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.
“The MGB will continue to remind operators that apart from business, certain rules and regulations must be followed and that their operations should always be anchored on the principles of sustainable development in keeping with our pursuit to promote responsible quarrying,” Tayag added.

He said more deputized enforcers would be deployed in the coming months, who will be authorized also to apprehend and seize tools, equipment, and conveyances used in illegal mining, including all mineral products illegally extracted, hauled, and possessed by the offender, and to file criminal complaints.

Tayag noted that they cannot enforce mining laws without the support of local governments in consideration of their devolved functions related to mining. (PNA)

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