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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Duterte presents his "naughty" list and puts NCR and other areas in GCQ

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"President Rodrigo Duterte on the night of December 28, 2020 revealed the names of lawmakers allegedly involved in corruption related to infrastructure projects. The list was provided by the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC).

Duterte also relieved district engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from their posts for alleged involvement in corrupt activities.

Among those tagged in the list were Occidental Mindoro Rep. Josephine Ramirez Sato, Quezon City Rep. Alfred Vargas, Misamis Occidental Rep. Henry Oaminal, Isabela Rep. Alyssa Sheena Tan, Northern Samar Rep. Paul Daza, Quezon Rep. Angelina "Helen" Tan, ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Eric Yap, Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman, and former Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat, Jr." - CNN Philippines


Give me a break with these lists. When a cop you liked was on a list, what did you do? 

You can start with the people you are dining with... juice colored. Your name should be first on the list, mister! You are not fooling anyone with your pa-cute words of wisdom! 

(Your psychiatric disorder proves our suspicion all along)

The list also mentions some of those who voted for ABS-CBN closure. Not enough sipsip for you?

After naming/identifying, what are your actions? What’s next? Pwede bang relieved from position na while waiting for trials? O baka wala na namang kakasuhan??

ICC is also making a list and it won't be of nice people......to match with your naughty list below, Santa!

Cong. Josephine Sato, (Occ. Mindoro) alleged ghost projects in Mindoro. Intervened in the transfer of district engineer.

Former Cong. Teddy Baguilat, (Ifugao) allegedly receiving kickbacks from contracts in connivance with Distr. Engr. Lorna Ricardo

Cong. Alfredo Paulo Vargas, (5th District, QC) allegedly demands enrollment fee for each project amounting to one million on top of SOP of 10-12% before project can be awarded to contractor

Cong. Henry Oaminal allegedly owns a construction company with several projects in Misamis Occidental.

Cong. Alyssa Sheena Tan, 4th District Isabela allegedly owns a construction company that has several construction projects in Isabela

Cong. Paul Daza, 1st Distict Northern Samar, allegedly determines all winning bidders in his legislative district. Receives 20-35% kickback from contractor.

Congressman Angelina Ellen Tan, anomalous road projects in Quezon Province. A newly constructed road that has not been opened for use has already been broken at the onset of storm. Looks beyond repair.

Cong. Eric Yap, ACT CIS. Legislative caretaker of Benguet. Alleged rigging of bid through his agent. Exerting influence in choosing district engineer in a district assigned to him. Intervened in investigation of District Engineer Lorna Ricardo, by calling up Comm. Greco Belgica and asking that the charges be dropped. 

Cong. Geraldine Roman, 1st district Bataan, allegedly asking for ten percent kickback for all DPWH projects in her district. Sent an email asking if it is normal for congressmen to get 20 percent on all projects.


The world's longest lockdown stretches even further with Duterte extending until next year the community quarantine in the country, nearly 10 months since it was put in place.

Duterte extends General.Community Quarantine (GCQ) in several areas, including NCR, until January 31, 2021.

Also to be under GCQ are Isabela, Santiago City, Batangas, Iloilo, Tacloban City, Lanao del sur, Iligan City, Davao City, Davao del Norte.

Davao City posted the highest increase in COVID-19 cases with 60 new infections on December 28, 2020.

The rest of the country is under modified GCQ.

Duterte hits anew the ICC after prosecutor finds reasonable basis to believe that crimes against humanity were committed under his term.

Duterte also claimed the judicial body is composed of 'whites.' But in fact, the 18 judges of the ICC are from different nations.


Monday, December 28, 2020

How to use video and photo updates on Instagram in 2021?



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People have witnessed an enormous and far-sighted change in various aspects of Instagram. Social media evolves at such a rate that Instagram needs to update itself to cope with recent changes. The same is true for other applications on the digital platform. By keeping up to date, it helps them to stay ahead in the competition. Moreover, it meaningfully connects the platform with the target audience. There are various new features and new tests available on Instagram, which impacts its users. It influences the users and brands who benefit from the platform. 



New techniques for enhancing the user experience on Instagram

Instagram is now prioritizing application shopping features. The eligible business creators and start-up entrepreneurs who gain access to Instagram have new tools at their disposal. There are increased checkout rollout features available on the platform, which provides convenient and secure methods. The business owners may open an Instagram shop by using Commerce manager and other checkout applications. It got developed for streamlining the selling process on this platform.

The creators get furnished with an opportunity to tag their products and other items in their posts for driving customers to purchase them. Moreover, they also provide detailed analytics information for Commerce managers. Instagram is now opening up a live shopping option for its users. Also, there are new features that give entrepreneurs tremendous control over branding and merchandising their products. It includes a preview of collections and fresh layouts.



Instagram will pay for the deactivation of accounts

Instagram is recently running an in-depth test for assessing their impact on users. It is a highly debatable issue since 2016. The platform is encouraging users to get registered and checking their status based on their purchases. In case they deactivate their accounts temporarily, they will get paid. The policies of Instagram have changed because of the changing nature of outer society. It wants to keep pace with the rapidly changing society so that they stay ahead in the competition.



Automatic closed caption for IGTV video

The closed captions have emerged as a new asset of social media videos. It allows the brand to connect with its target audience effectively. Users are increasingly choosing videos without sound, which starts on autoplay. Many users are deaf or have hearing issues, so closed captions make them accessible to the content.

In recent times, pictures and videos are connected, with automatic closed captions. When uploading a video, the users may choose auto-generated captions by clicking on a toggle bar. However, the caption is not 100% accurate, but it is practical compared to other options. For making Instagram content accessible, the entrepreneurs may add alternative texts to the image posts. Hence, it allows users who use screen readers to use the platform.



The emergence of the right manager on Instagram

The right manager is an equipment designed to find any copyrighted images that a person submits for protection. The tool was earlier available on other platforms, and now it is extended to Instagram. The equipment uses visual search aspects to find copyrighted images. Also, it alerts in case of Copyright infringement.

Photographers, designers, food bloggers, and other creators may benefit from this tool. These people use images and have to make efforts to protect the same. To stay up to date with the equipment and buy real Instagram followers, they have to use social media marketing and other related equipment. There are various guidelines available on the digital platform to help novice people to protect their contents.

The recent changes will encourage users to choose data tracking for various applications. However, the alteration will not come automatically. It requires a proactive role of the users. Keep in mind that these changes are for the advancement of the users. With privacy concerns around the world, it becomes imperative for you to use these tools. You have to understand the pixel of tracking options.

Since people are heading towards the end of 2020, it is imperative to draw some valuable lessons from the year.

People may take solace in the advancement of marketing platforms all across the globe. These tools have enabled business entrepreneurs to connect with their target audience in the absence of face to face contact. It is essential to be up to date with the new tools available on the digital platform; you may use it to advance your entrepreneurship. If Instagram is updating its features, it is for the benefit of its users. They are trying to bring together the users and the entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs are trying to garner support for their venture.


Also, there are brand new settings on the home screen of Instagram. They have brought new icons of the platform which you may use according to your taste. Apart from this, they have new product tags that may get integrated with the advertisements.





How can Instagram help you manage and alleviate stress?



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Are you having trouble coping; are you stressed out, or are you feeling overwhelmed? If you give a positive answer to these questions, you are not the only one. In the present times, half of the world population is going through an epidemic - stress. A survey says that 21% of Canadians beyond 12 years of age rated their lives quite a bit or extremely stressful.

Stress management is perhaps one of the most searched options on the web. When people cannot cope with their stress levels, they search for various options to relieve the stress. Many people have an account on social media platforms like Instagram. Sometimes seeing pictures of yummy food, travel diaries, and scenic images can relieve our stress level. Stress affects all ages of society, from children to aged people. Apart from social media, books provide guidelines for enhancing personal wellness and effective stress management.

Know to limit your stress

When we search for solutions to cope with stress, we often ignore the reasons behind it. Here are some of the reasons behind everyday stress in life:

· Managing health problems

· Managing funds for investment

· Managing demands at work or school

· Managing formal and informal relationships

The most important thing for anyone to do is consult a certified if they suffer from stress for a long time. Nowadays, people have become workaholic and unsocial. But many of us rely on social media platforms like Instagram to stay connected and find solutions. Here are some of the quick remedies to control your stress level:

· Take a slow and deep breath; try some yogic method of breathing exercise

· Go for a quick leisurely walk around your office or house

· Listen to your favorite song and sing along

We often do not realize that the thoughts we put in our heads are more responsible than the food that we eat. A healthy diet can reduce your stress level effectively. For instance, a Mediterranean-style healthy diet comprises of vegetables, fruits, grains, fish, and unsaturated fats are a good choice. A survey says you complemented with fish oil; it led to a reduction in depression. Simultaneously, a poor diet comprises high saturated fat levels, refined carbohydrates, and processed food products. Nutritionists say that diet has a link to poorer mental health in children and adolescents. We usually look at many food pictures on Instagram and love the relief it provides us. And when you post your photos and get real comments on Instagram, it gives a happy feeling. So engaging with like-minded people on social media platforms can be a stress buster for some.

You often do not know, but your daily food habit is frequently responsible for the extensive stress level. These are the primary food that you must avoid

Ø Stop or reduce the consumption of nicotine and drinks containing caffeine and alcohol

Ø Reduce the intake of refined sugars as they can be harmful to your health and wellness

Ø Avoid white carbohydrates such as white bread, pies, and chips

Stress and social media

When people get stressed, they do search for various solutions to feel good. Sometimes they look for Instagram posts of their favorite actors, which can provide them some relief. It is evident users follow their favorite celebrity, food bloggers, fashion icons, etc. And when these celebrities talk about stress and other problems in their lives, they connect with them. Apart from glamour, stars do share their stress-relieving journeys with inspires their followers. Here are some profiles who share about stress management and wellness on Instagram:

· Actress Tabitha Brown rose to fame with her soothing voice and sweet words of positivity. All kinds of uplifting messages, self-care tips, and amusing wisdom saw her follower count increasing.



· Poet Diego Perez, who is mainly passionate about meditation and wellness programs, share his thoughts regularly on Instagram. His posts inspire people to think deeper, reassess our relationships, and set a positive outlook towards life.



· UK based artist and mental health activist Hannah Daisy started the hashtag #boringselfcare. All her illustrations showed the people how to take care of you in a simple yet crucial way.

Although we mostly treat social media like Instagram as a fun platform to share our thoughts and colorful pictures with others and count likes and followers, it is also a great marketing place. If you want to start your health and wellness programs professionally, then the Insta page can be of great help. You need to have a strategic plan and post your wellness tips, positive thoughts to inspire people to live a healthy, stress-free life. Do pay attention to your stress level, be calm, pamper yourself with positive thoughts, and lead a stressful free healthy life.

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