Category Archives: Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine, International

Philippines To Donate Locally-made PPEs To The U.S.

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) –  In the midst of global crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic, nations around the world step up to help those in need.  Such is the case with China which has dispatched medical teams and donated medical equipment to help the Philippines and other countries deal with the coronavirus.

For its part, the Philippines is donating 100 shipping containers of locally-made Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the United States which is now considered the new epicenter of the pandemic.

The donation consists of PPEs, the prototype of which was invented by an enterprising Filipino man — empty plastic water containers cut and tailored to serve not only as a face mask but as an entire protective gear for the head.

The man was apparently inspired by Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo’s previous call for artists to design PPEs using readily-available local materials.

In appreciation of the Philippine donation, President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an Executive Order granting full amnesty to all Filipino TNTs (undocumented immigrants) now living in America.

Business, Health & Medicine, International

McDonald’s, Jollibee Alter Logos Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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CHICAGO, Illinois (The Adobo Chronicles, Chicago Bureau) – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, fast food chain giants are doing their share to encourgage social distancing and the use of personal protective gear,

McDonald’s is altering its twin arch logo, separating them to promote social distancing among its customers.

Not to be outdone, McDonald’s insurmountable competitor in the Philippines, Jollibee, is dressing up its happy mascot with a face mask, all but covering up the bee’s trademark smile.

Will other fast food chains follow suit?

Government, Health & Medicine

PHILIPPINES: Exclusive Subdivision Residents Will Finally Receive Relief Packages

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MAKATI CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Makati Bureau) – For the longest time, Filipino middle class citizens living in exclusive and other subdivisions have been complaining about not being included in the government’s social amelioration and relief programs relating to the COVID-19 crisis.

But that’s changing.

Today, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DWSD) announced that beginning next week,  subdivision residents will receive their relief packages consisting of imported grocery items, cash up to $500 dollars, a new iPhone and other items including designer face masks.

DSWD told The Adobo Chronicles that this move will hopefully help all Filipinos cope with the pandemic the country and the rest of the world are facing.

One for all, all for one.