by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 3, 2020 | Health and Wellness
While the search continues for a cure for COVID-19, the best way anyone can do at the moment is to prevent it.
The Department of Health is one with the World Health Organization and the USA’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention in saying that the best way to prevent COVID-19 from spreading is to kill the novel coronavirus before it enters the body.
COVID-19 is contracted when the novel coronavirus enters the body. Respiratory viruses like the novel coronavirus, the flu, and the common cold can be spread via the hands. An infected person’s hands can touch some mucus, viral particles will stick to the hands and then transfer to whatever they touch. If someone is well, hands act like sticky traps for viruses and can pick up droplets that contain the novel coronavirus, which stay on the hands, and enter the body if the hands touch the face.
To ensure that this does not happen, experts recommend that everyone must wash their hands thoroughly. They say that handwashing with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds, is still the top method to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and other diseases.
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by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 2, 2020 | Entertainment
Kim Ji Young, Born 1982 is a movie adaptation of the controversial South Korean best-selling novel that tackles the inherent sexism in today’s society.
Kim Ji Young is a story about an ordinary housewife who toils over her child and husband day in and day out. When she falls into postpartum depression, her supportive husband encourages her to seek help.
In her conversations with her psychiatrist, they show the gender roles that are so rooted in our society. Kim Ji Young is the embodiment of every woman – daughter, wife, mother, friend, and colleague – who goes through the same hurdles as we do.
The movie’s director didn’t focus on a pessimistic approach to telling the story. “I wanted to send a hopeful message to all Kim Ji Youngs in 2019,” Kim Do Yeong said in an interview, “that they are living in a better world than Ji Young’s mother, and their children will be as well.”
The movie stars Jung Yu Mi and Gong Yoo who have worked together before in Silenced and Train to Busan.
You can watch “Kim Ji Young, Born 1982” on Viu, the go-to streaming platform for the latest Korean and Asian dramas and variety shows. The Viu app is available for FREE on the PlayStore and AppStore or you can access it on your browser at www.viu.com.
To get a preview of “Kim Ji Young, Born 1982”, watch the trailer below.
The South Korean feminist movie will be available to Viu Premium subscribers beginning April 3 at 11 PM.
You can get your Viu Premium subscription for as low as Php29 for 3 days. Upgrade to Premium through in-app purchases or credit card payment. If you prefer charging your subscription to your mobile load, you can upgrade via Globe. For online shoppers, subscriptions are also available on Lazada and Shopee.
To stay updated with the latest Korean dramas and movies, follow Viu Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About Viu
Viu is a leading pan-regional over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service operated by PCCW Media Group. It is available in 16 markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar in Asia, the Middle East countries of Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the newly launched South Africa.
Operating with both an ad-supported tier and a premium subscription tier with more features, Viu delivers premium Asian content in different genres from top content providers with local language subtitles as well as original production series under the ‘Viu Original’ initiative.
Viu offers users express delivery of telecast content, streaming and download features, and localized user interfaces. With the patented Dynamic Adaptive Transcoding technology, Viu can provide the best viewing experience regardless of device or network conditions.
The service can be accessed via the Viu app (available for free on App Store and Google Play) on connected devices, e.g. smartphones and tablets, selected smart TVs, as well as on the web by logging into www.viu.com.
About PCCW Media
The Media Group of PCCW is a leading, fully integrated multimedia and entertainment group in Hong Kong.
The Media Group operates the leading pay-TV service in Hong Kong under the Now TV brand delivering both self-produced and licensed content to its customers using IPTV technology. Now TV offers more than 160 linear channels and an on-demand library of local, Asian and international programming. Its premium content can also be accessed via the Now Player app. It is also a leading producer of Chinese language news, financial news and sports programming in addition to Asian infotainment content which complements its wide portfolio of licensed movie and international television content. PCCW Media also offers the Now E entertainment OTT (over-the-top) platform with international and Asian dramas, movies and world-class sports events, which is designed to meet the needs of viewers with Millennial lifestyle.
The Media Group is also engaged in the provision of OTT video service under the Viu brand in Hong Kong and 16 markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, India, and South Africa. In addition, MOOV is a hugely popular music digital streaming service in Hong Kong.
About PCCW Limited
PCCW Limited (SEHK: 0008) is a global company headquartered in Hong Kong which holds interests in telecommunications, media, IT solutions, property development, and investment, and other businesses.
The Company holds a majority interest in the HKT Trust and HKT Limited, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider and leading operator in fixed-line, broadband, and mobile communication services. HKT meets the needs of the Hong Kong public and local and international businesses with a wide range of services including local telephony, local data and broadband, international telecommunications, mobile, and other telecommunications businesses such as customer premises equipment sale, outsourcing, consulting, and contact centers.
PCCW also owns a fully integrated multimedia and entertainment group in Hong Kong, PCCW Media. PCCW Media operates the largest local pay-TV operation, Now TV, and is engaged in the provision of over-the-top (OTT) video service under the Viu brand in Hong Kong and other places in the region.
Through HK Television Entertainment Company Limited, PCCW also operates a domestic free television service in Hong Kong.
Also, wholly owned by the Group, PCCW Solutions is a leading information technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing provider in Hong Kong and mainland China.
In addition, PCCW holds a majority interest in Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited, and other overseas investments. To learn more about PCCW, please visit www.pccw.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 24, 2020 | Bon Appetit
Spam (or any canned meat for that matter) is a favorite staple by the kids at home. The way it is usually prepared … cut into slices then simply fried. While this is good, it could always be better, right? This recipe is one way of preparing Spam to make it more interesting. 🙂
Breaded Spam Sticks
This puts a new spin to a simple breakfast favorite of the kids
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, panko dishes, spam
Servings: 8
Author: Penny Angeles-Tan
cutting board
knife
3 bowls
frying pan
tongs
- 1 can Spam
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup panko (coarse breading)
- cooking oil
Preparation
Open a can of Spam (whatever variant) and place its content on a cutting board.
Cut the Spam lengthwise then several times across in equal distances. This should make 16 sticks.
In one bowl put the flour, in the 2nd bowl put the beaten egg, and the panko in the 3rd.
Take one Spam stick and roll it in the flour.
Transfer it into the beaten egg and roll until it is fully covered.
Transfer to the panko and roll until it is fully covered.
Place the Spam stick covered in flour, egg, and panko on the cutting board to sit for at least 2 to 3 minutes.
Repeat the procedure for the rest of the sticks.
Cooking
Take your frying pan and put enough oil to deep fry. Place the stove on medium heat.
Once the oil is hot lower the heat and then place the sticks one by one in the oil, spaced. If they don't all fit, then what is left will be the next batch and the next.
Turn the stick when one side turns brown (but not burnt!)
When all sides are browned remove the stick from the oil and place it on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
Cook the rest of the sticks.
Serve.
I do not think this is my original recipe. I am sure there are others who have also made this in the past and probably have fancier preparations like maybe, putting additional spices like basil in the flour.
Be creative and have fun! by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 23, 2020 | Lifestyle
March 10 is an important day because it is the day “the world stood still” – when everyone around the world acknowledged COVID-19 as a pandemic and nations went on different levels of quarantine/lockdown.
Artwork thanks to Carlo Vergara. It depicts the frontliners’ fight against the COVID-19 virus.
Covid-19 has caused fear to humanity and made the whole world to a standstill. Two-thirds of the country is mostly affected due to its abrupt spread. The government deemed it necessary to enact an Enhanced Community Quarantine to help contain the spread of the virus which left people wondering what to do at home for 30 days.
For myself, there hasn’t been much change since I usually work from home, but there is a difference between choosing to stay home and being forced to stay home. But it still left me with a need to do something different, something more active. Aside from the usual household chores, I started noticing the little things all over the house that I could fix myself that I have been putting off for some time.
From the time I was a little girl, I have always been handy around the house and my dad’s tools always fascinated me. I grew up having a close familiarity with screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, hammers, and saws. Being the eldest child I became Ms. Fix-it and oftentimes I would be tasked to fix things like a leaky faucet, a squeaky door, etc.
The KYK Tool Kit is the perfect toolkit for me. It is compact and easy to carry but when you open it you will find it packed with so many tools … 42 pieces in fact!
I also like how everything has a specified slot so that you know exactly where each tool is supposed to go. The OC in me is super happy. 😀
What does the KYK Tool Kit contain?
The kit contains:
- 1/4DR sockets (9 pieces) ranging from 5 to 13mm.
- hex key wrenches (12 pieces) ranging from 0.9 to 6mm.
- 6-inch long nose pliers
- 6-inch diagonal pliers
- precision screwdrivers (2 pieces) – Philips (+) and flathead (-)
- 18mm cutter
- 9-inch level
- 8-inch scissors
- 6-inch adjustable wrench
- claw hammer
- 25mm bits (10 pieces)
- bit driver
- 3-meter measuring tape
The only things missing here are a saw, a drill, a paint roller, paint brushes, and a pan. 🙂 And, yes, I know how to use all of them. 🙂
The tools to get the job done
KYK Tools brings the right tools to get the job done and is very affordable. If you have a DIY need, KYK probably has the tool you need.
With over 4 decades of track record and an extensive line that meets our budget. KYK is available in every All Home branch nationwide. Visit the KYK website at https://kyk.com.ph to know more details. For updates, follow their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/kyktools.
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Hygienix fully supports the fight against COVID-19. Its frontline weapon: the Hygienix Germicidal Soap which kills 99.99% of viruses, germs, and common disease-causing bacteria. Washing the hands with Hygienix Germicidal Soap and water destroys viruses by pulling them apart, disintegrating them and flushing them down the drain.
Kim Ji Young, Born 1982 is a movie adaptation of the controversial South Korean best-selling novel that tackles the inherent sexism in today’s society.
In her conversations with her psychiatrist, they show the gender roles that are so rooted in our society. Kim Ji Young is the embodiment of every woman – daughter, wife, mother, friend, and colleague – who goes through the same hurdles as we do.
You can watch “Kim Ji Young, Born 1982” on Viu, the go-to streaming platform for the latest Korean and Asian dramas and variety shows. The Viu app is available for FREE on the PlayStore and AppStore or you can access it on your browser at 
Viu is a leading pan-regional over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service operated by PCCW Media Group. It is available in 16 markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar in Asia, the Middle East countries of Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the newly launched South Africa.
The Media Group of PCCW is a leading, fully integrated multimedia and entertainment group in Hong Kong.
KYK Tools brings the right tools to get the job done and is very affordable. If you have a DIY need, KYK probably has the tool you need.
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