Benguet General Hospital gets its own molecular laboratory for Covid-19 testing

Cordillera - The Benguet General Hospital has received its own molecular laboratory to be utilized for Covid-19 testing in the province. 

The laboratory which was personally donated by Congressman Eric Go Yap can fast-track the conduct of Covid-19 testing and is set to be operational next month. 

Molecular diagnostic is one of the most evolving areas of diagnostic with numerous advancement in research and treatment transforming healthcare across a wide range of disease and health conditions

On Saturday (September 12, 2020) Congressman Yap and Governor Melchor Diclas, together with the DOH-CHD-CAR Regional Director Ruby Constantino, Assistant Regional Director Dr. Amelita Pangilinan, La Trinidad Mayor Romeo Salda, Vice Mayor Roderick Awingan, and BeGH Acting Chief of Hospital Dr. Meliarazon Dulay led the cutting of ribbon during the blessing ceremony of the recently constructed facility.

source || Governor's Office-Benguet

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First dialysis center in Kalinga sets to open in October 2020

Photo Courtesy || Tabuk Like/Darwin S. Serion

Cordillera - The Kalinga Provincial Hospital (KPH) will soon accepting patients who are suffering from chronic kidney disease and needing dialysis treatment next month. 

Dr. Marilyn Duyan, Chief doctor of KPH, has said in a report that the hospital has tested the dialysis machines and equipment thus ready to accommodate dialysis patients  by the first week of October.

She added that the hospital also provides regular laboratory needs and tests of kidney patients like serum creatinine potasium, phosphorous and complete blood count with its upgraded laboratory facility. 

Dr. Duyan also said that dialysis staff workers like nephrologist, nurses, medical internist and administrative staff are now ready to engage in the operation of the dialysis center.

She clarified that the staffing requirement is provided by St.Mary Dialysis Care, except for the services of the medical internist which shall be the counterpart of the KPH, according to a report from Tabuk Like. 

With the opening of the dialysis center, kidney patients in Kalinga will not have to travel to Baguio City or Tuguegarao to undergo treatment but will do now at the KPH without incurring much traveling expenses.

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Cordilleran cop takes oath as new PNP Chief before President Duterte

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Cordillera - President Rodrigo Duterte administered the oath-taking and donning of rank of newly-appointed Police General Camilo Cascolan as the new Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in a ceremony at the Malacañang Golf (Malago) Clubhouse in Malacañang Park, Manila on September 7, 2020 according to PCOO.

Earlier, Police Lieutenant General Camilo Cascolan has been appointed as the next Philippine National Police (PNP) chief upon the retirement of PNP Chief Archie Gamboa as confirmed by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Tuesday (September 1, 2020).

“Lt. Gen. Cascolan is the new Chief PNP. PRRD signed the paper of appointment. That’s the decision of the President. We have to respect the wisdom and the decision. Cascolan is senior and qualified,” Año said.

The appointment was gladly accepted by Lt. Gen. Cascolan and vowed to take the responsibilities and challenges in providing a more efficient and effective police services. 

"I will lead the PNP along with the vision of a highly capable, effective and credible PNP that provides better and more reliable, more efficient and more effective police services," Cascolan said. 

Lt. Gen. Cascolan hails from the city of Baguio and became the first Cordilleran to assume the highest position in the Philippine National Police.

He finishes elementary at the Maryknoll Convent School and finished secondary education at the University of the Philippines Baguio High School. 

He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy Sinagtala Class of 1986 and the fourth member of the class to serve as PNP chief following former PNP Chief-now Senator Dela Rosa, Archie Gamboa and Oscar Albayalde. 

Lt. Gen. Cascolan is set to retire on November 10th this year.

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WATCH: Cordilleran artist paints stunning portrait to actor Chadwick Boseman of the "Black Panther" movie

Photo Courtesy || Reynaldo Campos Dayadante Jr.

Cordillera - Following the death of the 43-year old Chadwick Boseman of the "Black Panther" movie, artists around the globe continue paying their tribute through painting. 

To commemorate the Marvel hero, who died after a four-year-long battle with colon cancer, an Igorot artist from Itogon, Benguet created a painting of Boseman on a canvas. 

READ ALSO: Igorot artist from Mt. Province chosen as one of the 40 best portrait painters in the world

Reynaldo Campos Dayadante Jr. posted on his Facebook account a video om him recreating Boseman's face on a canvas. 

Dayadante also posted photo of his final work while standing with his hands crossed in front of his chest, mimicking the actor's character 'The Black Panther' in the Avengers film. 

READ ALSO: Self-taught Igorota artist makes intricate wire sculpture by twisting single strand of wire

Watch the video below:

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Globe offers free data access for students and faculty members

Press Release - Students and faculty members who are subscribed to Globe and TM can now get free data access to PHL CHED CONNECT, as Globe partnered with Commission on Higher Education CHED to support the government's commitment to flexible learning for the continuity of higher education in the country. 

"Last June 23, we launched PHL CHED CONNECT, a landmark initiative made possible with the support of our international and local education and institutional partners who donated or loaned their online resources," said CHED Chairman J. Prospero E. De Vera III. " CHED lauds this initiative by Globe so that more students and teachers can access educational materials for free anytime and anywhere," he added.

This initiative is part of Globe's commitment to support teachers and students especially in coping up with the new normal. With free data charges, Globe and TM customers can access educational resources within the platform via their devices.

"By supporting CHED through free connectivity, we hope to empower our educational community and give them an opportunity to continue increasing their knowledge and honing their skills whenever and wherever they want," said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Communications. 

The platform is accessible through phlconnect.ched.gov.ph wherein students can have 24/7 access to educational materials using various devices.

"As we all find ways to cope up with this global health crisis, the bayanihan spirit shown by Globe proves that we can all together thrive throughout this pandemic if all learn and educate as one," De Vera said.

source || CHED Press Release

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Generous Igorot farmer donates 10,000 kilos of vegetables to Raffy Tulfo in Action

Photo Courtesy || Raffy Tulfo in Action

Cordillera- Showing gratitude is one of the commendable values that Cordillerans have inherited from their forefathers. 

Not forgetting one's kindness, sympathy or help have been always taught at home, where children receive their first education from their parents.

A farmer from Benguet, Mr. George Punasen,  was one of the grateful Cordillerans who went to Raffy Tulfo for help way back in August 2016.

Even after a few years have passed, Mr. Punasen did not forget to show his gratitude and give back to the needy.

In August 2020, Mr. Punasen once again approached  Raffy Tulfo in Action's program  not to ask for help but to extend help  and share his blessings in return. 

He donated 10 thousand kilos of assorted vegetables in a 10-wheeler truck, which was then distributed by Raffy Tulfo to Barangay Payatas and Banrangay Common Wealth in Quezon City.

"Salamat ulit kay Mr. George Punasen. Thank you! Maramin kang mapapasaya, mga taga Barangay Payatas at saka mga taga Barangay Common Wealth." Raffy Tulfo said.

Chariman Manuel Co of Barangay  Common Wealth and Chairman Manny Guarin of Payatas have also expressed their gratitude to Mr Punasen's generosity.

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Kalinga pilot, the first Filipina to be in-command of a Philippine Air Force C130

Photo Courtesy || Kalinga Tourism

Cordillera - A Kalinga female pilot from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) was the first Filipina pilot- in-command of a Philippine C130. 

Lt. Col. Marjorie Donggayao Mukay from PAF who hailed from Sumadel, Tinglayan, Kalinga flew the C-130 acquired  by the government from the United States of America in 2016. 

Photo Courtesy || Kalinga Tourism

Lt. Col. Mukay in command of the C-130 crossed the world's largest ocean starting from Tucson, Arizona to Manila.

"It is flattering that the command allowed me. There are no restrictions for females. As long as you are qualified, you can become a pilot-in-command of any aircraft," Mukay said during an interview. 

Marjorie Mukay is a member of the Philippine Military Academy "Sanlingan" Class of 2005. 

Photo Courtesy || Kalinga Tourism FB

Also, Lt. Col. Mukay was the first Filipina to be certified as pilot-in-command for the Philippine Air force. 

source: Kalinga Tourism & Rappler

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The AFP is hiring military nurse with gross salary of P51,679.00 and allowances

Cordillera - The Armed Forces of the Philippines is accepting applicants interested to be a military nurse.

In a post from the Civil Relations Service of the AFP on Facebook, the AFP is inviting applicants to join the nurse corps with a competitive gross salary and a lot of benefits. 

READ ALSO: Cordilleran AFP Chief Nurse Venus Bajarin promoted to the rank of Brigadier General

Qualifications are as follows:

- Natural Born Filipino Citizen

- Single, 21 - 25 years old

- Minimum 5 feet height

- With at least 1 year hospital experience in DOH level II accredited hospitals

- Must pass the AFP Aptitude Test (AFPSAT)

- Must pass the Physical Medical Examination and Physical Fitness Test

Benefits and Privileges:

- Chance to be assigned in the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force

- Progressive Career Development

- Opportunity of local and foreign  schooling

- Health care and housing benefits

- Pension and retirement benefits

- Competitive pay and allowances: 2LT Php51,679.00 (Gross Pay)

For more information, you may contact:

Office of the Chief Nurse, AFP

Bulwagang Heneral Valdez

Camp Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City

Tel. No.: +63 906 153 7811 or (02) 911 7902

source:  Civil Relations Service AFP

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SLU architect grad is making good money on YouTube

Photo Courtesy || Oliver Austria YT 

Cordillera - This young architect and YouTuber based in Baguio city is not your typical vlogger on YouTube in the likes of Will Dasovich, Lincoln Velasquez (Cong TV) and Lloyd Cadena. 

His name is Llyan Oliver Austria, an architect turned YouTuber. 

He has just reach more than 1 million subscribers on his YouTube channel (Oliver Austria) doing entertaining reaction videos about celebrity's homes and interior designs.

READ ALSO: SLU graduate from La Trinidad, Benguet tops Architect Licensure Examination

Llyan films himself inside his home studio with his 'big brain' reacting to videos while giving informative tips and advice to his subscribers ('ma dudz') regarding home and interior designs. 

In doing so, Llyan has amassed  a following of over 25 millions views, in which his Cadena's home reaction video has garnered the top view of around 2.4 million views.

A successful young architect who found his passion on content creation, Llyan does not only have millions of subscribers but also making millions of money from google advertisement. 

According to Social Blade, Llyan is earning as estimated 3,000 USD - 47,000 USD or 145,000 PHP - 2 million PHP monthly.

Llyan was a graduate of Saint Louis University in Baguio city and ranked fifth in the Architect Licensure Exam back in 2016 with a passing rate of 81.50 percent.

READ ALSO: 6 Universities in Cordillera among Top Universities in the Philippines

He was also the only student from the said university in Baguio to be in the top 10 that year. 

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SLU and UC among Best Law Schools in the country in 2019

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Cordillera - The legal education board has released the top performing law schools in the Philippines from the previous 2019 Bar Examinations.

Two universities in the Cordillera had been named among the best law schools in the country in 2019. 

These are the Saint Louis University (SLU) and the University of the Cordilleras (UC). 

SLU made it to rank 8 with a score of 51.92 percent while UC landed in rank 9 with a score of 45.90 percent.

The category threshold is based on the average number of examinees per school in the last 4 bar examinations, which is 63, according to Legal Education Board notice.

Meanwhile, the University of the Philippines (UP) ranked first with 82.46 percent passing rate followed by the Ateneo de Manila University and San Beda University with 81.48 percent and 77.55 percent passing rate respectively.

Check out the list of top 10 best law schools below.

Photo Courtesy || Legal Education Board

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