Oh no, not again! It seems like Vincentiments’ latest video content went viral for all the wrong reasons. On Friday, August 7, 2020, the Facebook page, ‘VinCentiments’, known for its hugot and relatable content, has posted a video about the ‘realities’ that we all may face in adapting online classes which resulted to earn the ire of the netizens.   The short film showed a student struggling to participate in an online class. She started to rant about different problems engaging the new form of learning such as slow internet connection, higher fees, possible effects of the uncontrolled external environment,...

Planning to go outside after MECQ, ready not just your masks but also your face shields to get rid of the virus! On August 3, the Department of Transportation has issued a memorandum requiring "all passengers in areas where public transportation is allowed" to wear face shields aside from face masks effective on August 15.     The Memorandum Circular No. 2020-014 was issued by Atty. Artemio U. Tuazon Jr., the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) Undersecretary for Administrative Service, and will be requiring all commuters and drivers to follow this new additional health standard to tighten our defense from the virus and prevent the...

Calling all tech peeps out there, Samsung has a special treat for you! In the Unpacked 2020 live stream event of the Korean electronics giant, Samsung has unveiled its new flagship smartphone with advanced specs and features. The newest line of Note 20 series consists of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra along with an updated tablet, smartwatch, wireless earbuds, and a folding smartphone.     The virtual launch was the very first time in the company’s history as part of the new normal for tech announcement amid the pandemic. “The world is relying on technology more than ever during...

As the Philippines faces the continuous rise of COVID-19 cases, The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), the lone agency where every Filipino supposed to rely on in this chaotic health situation, is currently at stake with alleged corruption and fraud within internal management. Imagine how devastating to hear this news for all Filipinos out there who really worked hard to pay a mandatory monthly contribution for a big hope of health aid in the future—really, 2020 is trying to test our limits!     The alleged corruption in PhilHealth was dubbed as the “Crime of the year” by recently resigned...

At least 2 Filipinos among the 73 people already confirmed killed after a huge blast in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, as reported by the Department of Foreign Affairs on August 5, 2020, Wednesday morning. According to the DFA, the 2 Filipino fatalities were inside their employers’ homes when the explosion happened on Tuesday. Also, at least 6 other Filipinos who were staying with their employers were injured, said the DFA. Video here: Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab said that an estimated 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate (a key ingredient in both fertilizer and certain types of explosives, substance that has...