Poetic Isolation

A simple gathering of friends for a sikwate session upon the invitation of Cebu’s Chocolate Queen Raquel Choa at The Chocolate Chamber in Robinsons Galleria Cebu turned out to be an opportune time for the soft launching of RMANews.Net on June 4.

Cebu Chocolate Queen Raquel Choa and Mr. Robby Alugar

RMA News was borne out of the growing number of stories in Cebu that need to be told to as much people as possible.

It features corporate news, food, entertainment, lifestyle, health, music and arts, people stories, and PRs about all that’s happening around town.

“I see this as a new and additional avenue to showcase more news, events, and relevant information in the digital media with immense possibilities in multi-faceted and creative executions and outputs that can reach people not just in Cebu, but all over the world,” said Robby Alugar, Founder & CEO of RMANews.Net.

The launch of RMANews.Net comes at a ripe time when the digital channel is today’s most effective platform under the “new normal”.

“As fake news continue to plague the internet channels, we urge online news agencies like RMA News to help the PIA and PCOO fight disinformation in line with our responsibility to inform and educate the general public through timely, relevant and accurate Information,” said Fayette Riñen, Philippine Information Agency 7 Regional Director.

The simple ceremonial switch on for the soft launching of RMANews.Net was led by Lilu Aliño, Managing Director of Lilu Advertising and District Governor Nominee Designate of Rotary D3860. The launching was also graced by Herminia Go, the Assistant Governor Area 1E Rotary District 3860, Joanna Fajardo-Salazar, Group Marketing & Communications Manager of Robinsons Land Corporation and Raquel Choa, President of Ralfe Gourmet and Founder of The Chocolate Chamber.

RMA News would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to friends who sent their greetings and congratulatory messages online.

Special thanks to David Buenaventura of Goodventure Multimedia Solutions for the wonderful video production during the launching.

RMA News will face challenges with strength, determination and confidence as we deliver accurate, balanced, and up to date news and information to the public.

Visit RMANEWS.NET: https://www.rmanews.net/

We are going to buy wigs for many reasons. Some people will become more confidence with a suitable wig, while others believe they are more beautiful with a wig. And wigs have become an indispensable thing in our daily life. Moreover, no matter what reasons you need a wig, there are some tips you should know before buying a wig.

Pick a color that flatters your skin tone.

If you want your wig to pass for real hair, you should try to pick a wig which close to your natural color. This tips will make your wig looks more natural. And nobody would know whether you have a wig or not. You can also choose to try something new and have your personal style, but it will make the wig look like a wig. So, natural color wig is more popular in daily life. And Peruvian short bob wigs is a good choice in this summer.

Synthetic wig is significantly cheaper than human hair wig.

For 100% human hair wig, it can easily to pass the wig off as your natural hair. Especially for Brazilian straight wig and Malaysian body wave wig, they are very suitable for daily life. While synthetic wig is fake for its shine. Although some synthetic wigs can be heat styled, you need to use low heat and be very careful. On the contrary, human hair wigs have a higher quality, and it can be styled, cut and dyed like your real hair.

Short wigs are easier to wear than long wigs.

Short wig is cool and fashionable. And short bob wigs is the most popular choice in this summer. If you have no time to manage your wig, you can try Indian short straight bob wig. However, Long hair wigs are fun, especially for people who have never been able to have long hair before. But they need pay more attention to care long hair wigs. The wigs need to be brushed out to make sure they don’t tangle, shed. And there is another thing you need to pay attention to that you have to resist the urge to touch while wearing. Otherwise they’ll get very frizzy.

Pay attention to the wig cap.

Wig cap is a part that many people may ignore, but you need to pay attention to whether wig cap looks natural when you buying a wig. And wig cap is adjustable. It is of utmost importance to make sure you know accurate circumference of your head so you can get a wig that fits well. If you do not know it, you can loop the measuring tape around your head in line with your hairline.

In a word, I just mentioned four things you should know before buying a wig. And there must be something else you need also pay attention to. You will find how beautiful you are after buying a suitable wig.

Malaysian virgin hair is one of the most popular choices for wigs, extensions and other hair pieces. This is because virgin hair bundles are soft, not treated with harsh chemicals or products, and can be used to create beautiful, luxurious looking Perruque and other hair products. If you have a wig made from Malaysian virgin curly hair, you will want to make sure that it's kept in excellent condition to ensure a longer life. The following are some essential things you need to know about how to take care of your Malaysian virgin hair.

Be prepared to prevent shedding

Virgin hair does not typically shed very much at all, but curly Malaysian virgin hair is prone to a normal amount of shedding when compared to non-virgin hair. To help prevent excess shedding, make sure you are following basic hair maintenance by only brushing it gently, never combing excessively, and never using too much heat or too many products on the hair whenever possible. You can't stop shedding altogether, but you can prevent the worst of it.

Keep it moisturized

Virgin hair needs to be kept moisturized on a regular basis, especially when it has a curly texture; if you don't moisturize your hair enough, it can become dried out, brittle, and shed. Curly virgin hair needs to be water-activated every day with a combination water/conditioner mixture; in addition to this daily upkeep, you should be using a moisturizing conditioner often. How often you use conditioner will depend on the condition and quality of the hair.

Use the right shampoo

If the hair is not naturally curly that is, the curls were not natural to the hair donor you will also need to use shampoo specifically designed for dry, damaged or chemically treated hair. This will help keep the hair healthier and prevent excessive shedding. If the hair is naturally curly, you do not need to use shampoo designed for damaged or treated hair, but you should still use a quality shampoo.

Never brush it when it's dry

Normally, you would only brush hair when it's dry-but curly virgin hair vendors should only be brushed when it's wet. Brushing curly hair when it's dry will cause breakage, frizziness and shedding. When it comes to what to brush your hair with, you should ideally only brush it with a specialized wide toothed comb or a Denman brush. However, be careful not to comb your piece too much, as this can cause excessive shedding as well as frizziness. As a general rule of thumb, don't comb your piece more than once or twice a day, and remember to be as gentle as possible to avoid damaging the hair.

Avoid using oil products

One of the biggest mistakes people make with curly hair is using oil based products. You should never use products with mineral oils on your curly hair. The oils can ruin the curls and even cause shedding. Instead, look for products--moisturizer, conditioner, etc--that are water based. This will help with moisturizing your hair and prevent shedding and damage.

I used to scribe about the highlights of my week following the “The Sunday Currently” series which was started by SiddThornton all over the blogosphere. Although I didn’t religiously post them here on my blog, I used to have them on my journal. Those are nothing lengthy nor special but they were functional ways for me to keep track of my weekly progress or to remind myself that regardless of how slow or fast time passes, my week hasn’t gone to waste. For more than a month though, it seemed to me that everything happened in blurry slow motion pace as of some scenes from Wong Kar Wai’s pictures.

Everybody is facing a similar challenge or shall we say an enemy: the ncov19 pandemic. I still find it crazy to imagine the reality that we are facing today. It is a reality that almost everyone in the globe is facing wherein handful things have been put to halt and most of us are in the cusp of uncertainty’s tongue. The quarantine in our city started in the middle of March. When will it be lifted? There’s an indefinite and uncertain answer to that.

If the pandemic didn’t exist, most people in our country would probably be enjoying the beach or pursuing various activities that would fulfill their #travelgoals. I might be in similar situation but I would also be spending so much time at work. My colleagues and I were tasked to submit shtloads of work documents up until the second week of April which means that I now have so much time in my palm to decide on how I would like my days to go by.

Honestly, much of those are spent planning on what (my family) we are going to eat for the day and when and what are the things that we should be getting the next time one of us has to go to the grocery.

Most of the days feel dull, difficult, and mundane, and I have to admit, I feel so much frustration from it. Still, I understand the gravity of the crisis and the need for us to abide and cooperate for everyone’s health and safety. Some days though, I try to do something to lift up my spirit and spice up my quarantine days so as not to feel more down and anxious. One of those days include today where I decided to write how I’m currently doing based on the prompts below.

🌼Reading

My reading department hasn’t been so wealthy ever since I started working in a university. I still read a lot, but much of those revolve around academic literatures. For this seemingly never-ending vacation though, I plan to finish my pile of to-be-read books. I'm also reading my students' responses to the writing prompts I gave them.

🌼Writing

This?

🌼Listening

I’m a fan of the new American Idol. I know it’s not something hype or whatever, but looking at aspiring people chasing their dreams using their own voices inspires me a lot. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t dream to be the next Lady Gaga but I love listening to music. The best part about AI for me are the original songs written and performed by their contestants. Do listen to Out Loud by Alejandro Aranda, I Hope by Gabby Barrett, and Roses by Maddie Poppe and you’ll know what I’m talking about. Stevie Nicks will always be a darling to my ears to her songs are also constants!

🌼Watching

I have been watching a lot of movies and tv series in Netflix. Most of what I’m watching are Korean hit series and Spanish films so I think I’ll be fluent in speaking Hanggul and Spanish once the quarantine is over. Lol What I’m currently finishing as of this moment is the cute Korean drama Crash Landing on You (CLOY) which isn’t bad, but I think I love Itaewon Class much better.

🌼Thinking

About the things that I’ll be doing during or after the quarantine especially finishing my graduate paper and some ways not to overthink. I’m painfully a pessimist and an over thinker and it just gets crazy once I let an idea take my mind over.

For one, I am thinking about the imminent economic collapse in our country. For a developing country like ours', this is something that is inevitable since much of our government funds have been used in providing assistance to the en masse. I can't imagine how things are going to be after all of this. I still have to get myself a temporary job which would serve as a first aid kit for the time being where most of us couldn't go out for work. I guess one of the worst things that could happen after the quarantine is not to have a job or an alternative source of income.

🌼Smelling

The four seasons fruit juice with pomegranate tea on my side. Ahmad Tea London produces heaven in tiny teabags!

🌼Wishing

For a better situation.

🌼Hoping

For all of this coronavirus-related problems to be over.

🌼Wearing

A blue floral sleeveless dress because our house feels like being in an oven right now.

🌼Loving

My phone, my books, and my art materials.

An acrylic painting I did on an old thrifted bag of mine.

🌼Wanting

More acrylic paints and watercolor pads. Baking supplies because people hoarded 98% of them. I can’t even get a flour or a butter stick anywhere near me right now.

🌼Needing

A warm hug or a slice of moist chocolate cake. I can’t tell the difference.

🌼Feeling

Overwhelmed. Anxious. Fck up. Grateful.

🌼Clicking

My keyboard. Duh.

Pardon me if some of the things I wrote on this post a little disturbing. I just want to be fully honest at least in this little virtual xanadu of mine. I fervently hope for better things and sending some prayers to our front liners and to those who have lost someone due to the coronavirus. It's once of the reasons why I don't like sharing some other stuff online because I don't want to feel indifferent about others' suffering. Somewhere on the other side of the globe must be crying over someone they loved and lost. I can't imagine something similar happening to my family and close friends (God forbid). When I think it over, death is always in the corner bringing someone with him everyday regardless if the virus exists. If anything, this crisis makes me think and emphatize on others. At least that's what I hope and think I do. I hope that while reading this, you are in a comfortable situation – healthy, safe, and sound.