It has been 2 weeks since we launched the casual yet informative online show, Quarantalk. We’re now about to head on to another week of quarantine. Challenges persist, anxieties build up. We’ll all just do our best to cope and adapt to our current circumstances. And here we are, putting together episodes to keep people company in these trying times, in the hours when falling asleep becomes more challenging as anxiety and worries usually creep in.
Author: Eah Antonio
COVID-19: What You Can Do in This Time of Pandemic
Altruists are driven by a deep urge to do something. To make things right. To make this situation lighter especially for those in need. This even sometimes leads to guilt when we feel powerless to do anything. Considering the circumstances you’re in, what’s in your power that can make a difference in the lives of many? Here are some ideas for you and me.
Managing Emotional and Psychological Response to News in the Time of COVID-19
How do you consume news and manage your emotional and psychological response to what you see and hear? For some, following news is an option. But there are some of us who work in the media and the public sector where getting up to speed with what’s happening is a must. As this continuous flow of information threaten to overwhelm me, I realize some things help me cope.
2020 Challenge: Sustainable Lifestyle
We may not change our external environment in a snap, but we still have some capacity to better ourselves, commit to new habits, and cultivate a healthier life.
I propose a 2020 year-round challenge, broken into smaller tasks, that will benefit not only you, but the planet as well. Are you ready for a more sustainable lifestyle?
Instagram Accounts to Follow for a Healthier You
We are on social media for different reasons but what I like most about this era of connectedness is the ease of sharing valuable information which can help us live better lives. Here are some Instagram accounts to follow for a healthier you.
SDG Tambayan: The Global Goals on Philippine TV
Philippines’ state-run television network, PTV, has started devoting airtime to the Global Goals. PTV’s morning show, Bagong Pilipinas, has recently launched it’s new weekly segment, SDG Tambayan, where discussions revolve around the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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‘Today is our Future’: foreign embassies in Manila stage 1st SDG Documentary Film Festival
The Embassies of Austria, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands have launched the 1st SDG Documentary Film Festival in Manila, in commemoration of the International Human Rights Day this December. In partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the festival showcases six international award-winning documentaries that highlight human rights.
2050 Fest: Startups, Community, Impact, and Innovation
Innovations like Transfarm are powered by strong communities that support innovation. Impact Hub, being one of the leading community builders for entrepreneurs across the globe, gathered some of the industry leaders and seasoned entrepreneurs to create a platform for knowledge exchange, including a forum on how communities and collaborations drive innovations for social good.