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  1. mangoman

    mangoman DI Junior Member Infamous

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    BELOW is a copy of the "Abstract" for a study using the inexpensive and commonly available drugs: ********** and Azithromycin... (when compared to the drugs president trump used to defeat the SARS-Cov-2 virus) i say "commonly available" with the caveat that this stands true in most nations under normal circumstances... but perhaps not here on our island should an outbreak of the Covid-19 disease occur... because it is definitely possible these two drugs could go "out of stock" rapidly... but as for me and my family... we have already secured these drugs. NOTE: Cholecalciferol is "Vitamin D3" which is available OTC in most drug stores and online and is something you might consider taking regularly so your D3 level will be at the maximum proper level should you contract the Covid-19 disease...

    here is the copy of the "abstract" and a link to the full report below:

    "As the world faces COVID-19, the search for effective treatments against the disease and its complications has turned its gaze to drugs that are classically used in other infectious diseases. Some drugs are being examined for the recent evidence on its effects on viral replication and inflammation. The aim of the study was to assess the outcome of **********-Azithromycin-Cholecalciferol combination therapy on early stages (I-IIa) of COVID-19 patients. This proof of concept study was carried out on confirmed COVID-19 patients in Mexico City, from April 01 to April 20, 2020. Patients who met inclusion criteria were invited to take ********** (6 mg once daily in day 0,1,7 and 8) plus Azithromycin (500 mg once daily for 4 days) plus Cholecalciferol (4000 UI twice daily for 30 days). Treatment outcome was evaluated on the 10th day onward from the first day of the drug intake. Recovery rate of the 28 patients that received the combination therapy was 100%, the mean symptomatic recovery duration was 3.6 days and negative PCR was confirmed on day 10. Imaging findings of patients with pneumonia were improved on day 10. Transient and mild degree of adverse effect like diarrhea and nausea was noted by 3 (10.7%) patients. This study found that the combination treatment might mitigate disease progression without significant adverse effects. Further studies are needed in order to extrapolate these findings to moderate and severe COVID-19."

    https://www.alliedacademies.org/art...nfected-patients-a-proof-of-concept-study.pdf

    as a footnote: this is not the only study using **********... there is another one using... ********** + doxycycline + zinc + vitamin D3 with equally impressive outcomes

    https://www.thehindu.com/news/natio...tive-in-treating-covid-19/article32601262.ece

    BOTTOM LINE: be proactive... get informed... and be prepared... because no doctor nor nurse nor any healthcare worker will care more about your case (or the case of a loved one) than YOU... information is power... get informed now before the SARS-CoV-2 virus comes knocking on your door... i wish the best for each you.
     
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  2. charlyB

    charlyB DI Senior Member

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    We went to the BDO at Robinsons yesterday, not much of a queue and got in no problem with face mask BUT the guard told us that as of next week visor type face shield or no entry.
     
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  3. Dutchie

    Dutchie DI Senior Member Showcase Reviewer Veteran Army

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    From what I understand, the law in this country states that the payment of the 6% capital gains tax regarding the sale of a property is an obligation for the seller.

    I also understand that in most cases this tax is paid by the buyer. However, if the seller insists on fulfilling that obligation, so the buyer negotiates a buying price that takes this into account, then how is the transfer of the title ensured?
    What I mean is, if the seller just "forgets" to go pay that tax, then I assume that will make the transfer of the title impossible? What assurances if any can be written into the deed of sale or otherwise?

    So, if the seller insists on paying the Cap. gains tax, and the buyers' lawyer says: then we'll run into trouble with the transfer of the title, then who's playing some game?
    Seller, or lawyer, or both?

    I understand that tax avoidance is probably as big an issue here as elsewhere, and without that explanation the whole thing doesn't make sense to me, but if someone could advise how things can or can't work here then I'd be grateful.

    Maybe I'm seeing trouble looming where there is none, all I know is that I'm used to settling real estate transactions in a totally different way, where payment is made by the buyer into an escrow account at a certified notary, who pays all taxes and other stuff (like a mortgage bank) and assures that all paperwork is fine, before paying the remaining money to the seller. The (lack of) system here is totally alien to me.
     
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  4. Glendazumba

    Glendazumba DI Forum Adept

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    Finally! Only 7 months after the shooting and killing of a councilor in Bayawan, the suspected triggerman is arrested. The arrest was made possible because friends and the family of the victim & people of authority have formed a special group to make a thorough follow up of the case. The special task force is named after the victim, the late Councilor Tizon.

    Now that they have the suspected gunman, the next thing the authorities need to do is to make this guy sing. Who hired him to do the job? Etc

    Oopsie—-I shared the link of the story but FB seemed to have removed it.. I will try again.




     
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  5. koolaukid

    koolaukid DI Member

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    After casting about for something new in the Dumaguete dining scene I recently discovered Yakiniku Hakusan Japanese Beef BBQ. I've driven by it dozens of times without noticing it as it's on the second floor of a building fronting the south side of Quezon Park, very near the old stone watchtower. Owner is from Osaka and serves excellent yakiniku, along with decent sushi and possibly the best ramen I've found. Prices are reasonable and service is good but the food is the reason to go. Wish I had found it earlier.
     
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  6. Happy Camper

    Happy Camper DI Senior Member Restricted Account Infamous Showcase Reviewer

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    Was out the other day and decided to do a walk around Ace Doctors Hospital. Nice place, clean and easy to get around. Doctors offices were mostly unstaffed, I was there between 10 and 11AM, not sure what time most clinics open.

    Got back home and sent a message to ISOS, that manages Tricare here. I asked if they are a certified provider as far as hospital services and labs go. They are not.

    So if you use them, don't expect any reimbursement. Some of the doctors may be certified, but nothing else.
     
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  7. PatO

    PatO DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer Veteran Marines

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    About an hour ago a rescue truck surprisingly dropped off a returning Aussie neighbor in the house (Combado Bacong) close (50 meters) to mine and the wife (who has been here all this time) said the two of them will be in quarantine for 14 days and her brother will do the food shopping and place on a table in front of their gate.
    I wasn’t aware the flood gates have opened. Maybe the US mail can start arriving.
     
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  8. MrsOzzyG

    MrsOzzyG DI New Member

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    Hello everybody! I joined this forum because my family is looking at moving from Australia to Dumaguete, in particular Valencia. Hopefully soon, once Covid is contained and travel restrictions lifted. I have joined this group hoping to find information and possibly meet some people when we arrive. My Husband joined this forum last year when we spent some time in Negros. I am Filipina and spent most of my life in Cebu but the last 6 years in Austraila were i met my wonderful husband.



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  9. DavyL200

    DavyL200 DI Forum Luminary ★ Global Mod ★ ★ Moderator ★ Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer

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    On the way back from riding the bike and stopped for a cold one the other side of Bais and this turned up from Tanjay. A seriously cool truck from russia,never would have expected to see this here.

    http://www.military-today.com/trucks/ural_next.htm
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