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Jefferson Ollero Nevermind the lockdown. Popular fitness coach-endorser Jefferson Ollero would always find time to stay fit and healthy at home even if the gyms are still closed these days. Jepoy, as his friends call him, says he tries to be productive all the time despite the limited movements during quarantine in Metro Manila. Despite his age, this multi-awarded bodybuilder isn't planning to slow down anytime soon. Jepoy prioritizes healthy choices in order to keep up the energy for his lifestyle. Get intimate with Jepoy as he inspires us with his body plus his tips and tricks that will get you ready for your own close up. Name: Jefferson "Jepoy" Ollero Age: 40 School/University/Course: Asia Pacific College BS Business Administration major in marketing and advertising Profession/s: Fitness coach, endorser Birthdate : December 7 What's keeping you busy these days? "Eating, working out, checking my Facebook, emails and ig. And also I’m building a program for ...

The Gateway Gallery brings back ArtHeals Portrait for a Cause to support Araneta City’s #TogetherWeHeal campaign and help families affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Get a free portrait in digital format upon donating a minimum amount of PhP 1,050 to the #TogetherWeHeal donation drive from May 15 to 22, 2020. Gateway Gallery’s artist friends Cee Cadid, Raks Molata, Naning Molata-Gavin, Joem Chua, Ronald Lopez, Dave Temperamente, Joseph Espino, and Adrian Karl Gutierrez will render the donor’s portraits as a gratitude for the support.   To join: 1. Donate through http://bit.ly/AranetaDonationDrive 2. Send your proof of donation and a clear photo reference to gatewaygallery@aranetagroup.com 3. Portraits in digital format will be sent through email. The #TogetherWeHeal campaign was launched by Araneta City last March 31 in partnership with J. Amado Araneta Foundation, Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc., and TicketNet. It aims to help indigent Filipino families who have difficult access...

Senator Cynthia Villar has expressed support to the recommendation of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno for the government to provide ‘emergency employment’ to Filipinos to stimulate the country’s so-called ‘new economy’ and to ease the effects of the pandemic to people. According to Diokno, as the government moves into the next phase of the road to the ‘New Economy’ it should focus on a quick disbursing, employment- creating program. The former budget secretary said the budget can be increased by a percentage or two, equivalent to ₱200 billion to ₱400 billion that could be used for emergency employment and create two million jobs. “I agree with BSP Chief Diokno that our next priority after the health and safety of our people is providing employment to as many Filipinos as possible. That’s what people need right now to feed their families,” said Villar. The senator has earlier recommended the opening of labor-intensive sectors such as agriculture, constructi...

The J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF), the social responsibility arm of Araneta City, has turned over more food aid on May 7, 2020 to select communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the donations from the #TogetherWeHeal campaign. Target recipients are 400 families from two barangays in Caloocan City, 120 families from Barangay San Martin De Porres in Quezon City, and 130 families from Gawad Kalinga – Munting Pamayanan Village in Quezon City. Present in the turnover held at the Araneta City were Atty. Jecos Carlos III of the Caloocan City LGU, Ms. Lydia Gello-Agan of Brgy. San Martin de Porres, Ms. Maricel Jadera of Gawad Kalinga – Munting Pamayanan, and representatives of JAAF and Araneta City. “We are happy that through the public’s support to our #TogetherWeHeal donation drive, we are starting to reach out to more families. We look forward to help other communities affected by COVID-19,” said Diane Romero, JAAF executive director. The #TogetherWeHeal campaign of JAAF i...

Sen. Cynthia Villar has added her voice to the growing support for the proposal to place parts of Metro Manila under general community quarantine after May 15. Villar said the Metro Manila Council and the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases should consider the lifting of enhanced community quarantine especially in localities identified as low and moderate risk in terms of number of COVID-19 cases. “I agree that we should start re-opening the economy and begin the implementation of new normal measures in Metro Manila areas that have been successful in keeping their COVID-19 cases under control,” Villar said. The senator also added that the prolonged ECQ is already taking its toll on the economy and employment situation in the country and causing distress among workers and their families. “We all know that the government cannot provide assistance to everybody affected by this public health emergency. We should now start re-opening the economy with h...

As the whole world continues to face the wrath of the dreaded COVID-19 virus, more and more concerned citizens are spearheading their own initiatives to alleviate the plight of today’s unsung heroes: the thousands of doctors, nurses and other medical frontliners who fearlessly stand tall and risk their lives as our first line of defense. In the Philippines, a good number of public servants, celebrities and private citizens continue to pay it forward with their own acts of service. One of these good samaritans is swimming champion Alfonso Bautista, who mounted his own campaign to make and donate face shields for the frontliners. The 22-year-old gold medalist hatched his plan as early as mid-March when most hospitals started reeling from a shortage of PPEs and face shields.  Spurred by the grim scenario, Alfonso wasted no time in gathering funds from family and friends. He then commissioned a manufacturer to create a signature line of high-grade face shields made from acetate and foa...

          As a proponent of vegetable gardening or backyard farming, Senator Cynthia Villar is pleased that Filipinos now have a better appreciation and increased interest in growing their own food during the ongoing community quarantine.           “I am glad that more people are now seeing the benefits of planting vegetables in their own backyard. And I hope the growing interest will continue even after the quarantine is lifted,” said Villar.           Senator Villar, the current chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, has long been advocating all forms of farming to ensure food self-sufficiency and security. She encourages people from all walks of life—the youth, OFWs, barangay residents and even drug surrenderees, to plant vegetables.           She has in fact several programs and projects that support her advocacy. She initiated the putting up of vegetable gardens in her h...