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Eres Talipandas: An Account of Slight Racism in Spain! (Part 3)

Jon Pedragosa — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:54:00 +0000

Some of our “Kababayans belittle those people who have no papers or if they approach you first, they will simply ask you if you have papers” as if they are going to help or as if they came from the top like Isabel Preysler when they arrived here in Spain that automatically got their papers ready. Have some decency to ask questions, respect these people who are working in the house or whatsoever field specially “Kababayans”, even though they don’t have anything now. You can assist and help them this time, treat them well with respect otherwise call-out if they are abusive. They need to survive as everyone else even after pandemic as they have family to feed and support in the Philippines. Remember, these “Kababayans” who have no papers now will soon get a better opportunity than you are or can be your savior in the future!

(Algunos de nuestros “Kababayans menosprecian a las personas que no tienen papeles o si se te acercan primero, simplemente te preguntan si tienes papeles?” Como si te fueran a ayudar o como si vinieran de arriba como Isabel Preysler cuando llegaron aquí en España que automáticamente preparó sus papeles. Ten algo de decencia para hacer preguntas, respeta a estas personas que están trabajando en la casa o en cualquier campo especialmente “Kababayans”, aunque ahora no tienen nada. Puede ayudarlos y ayudarlos esta vez, trátelos bien con respeto, de lo contrario, dígales si son abusivos. Necesitan sobrevivir como todos los demás incluso después de la pandemia, ya que tienen una familia que alimentar y mantener en Filipinas. Recuerde, estos “Kababayans” que ahora no tienen papeles pronto tendrán una mejor oportunidad que usted o pueden ser su salvador en el futuro.)

What is “TALIPANDAS”, is a Filipino word to refer and describe in a colloquial term, the irritating Spanish actuations or mannerisms. It is an expression that describes the person, event or situation that irritates including the mannerisms, attitude and behavior in general but not only Spain. According to Wiktionary, “talipandas” is an adjective for the following: hypocritical, flirtatious, licentious, bold, insolent, disrespectful, inconstant, fickle and imprudent…etc. But since we are in Spain, we can use “talipandas” in a form of “tiene talipandas cerca de ti” or describing the face of snob and racist person along the road, “esta cara es talipandas” then its up to you to use it in any situations.

(Qué es “TALIPANDAS”, es una palabra filipina para referirse y describir en un término coloquial las irritantes actuaciones o manierismos españoles. Es una expresión que describe a la persona, hecho o situación que le irrita incluyendo los gestos, actitudes y comportamientos en general pero no solo de España. Según el Wikcionario, “talipandas” es un adjetivo para lo siguiente: hipócrita, coqueto, licencioso, atrevido, insolente, irrespetuoso, inconstante, voluble e imprudente… etc. Pero como estamos en España, podemos usar “talipandas” en una forma de “tiene talipandas cerca de ti” o describiendo el rostro de una persona snob y racista en el camino, “esta cara es talipandas”, entonces depende de usted usar en cualquier situación.)

Its time to change the “snob and grudge culture” to our “KAPWA FILIPINO”. We must develop the Spanish market on our advantage by “promoting and not competing” on a small market of Filipinos with approximately 100 thousand in numbers unlike in UAE with 1 million Filipinos. Please share with us any form of slight racism that you experienced along the road or workplace. We must work in harmony otherwise you will hear now these words from our Kababayans, “ERES TALIPANDAS?”

(Es hora de cambiar la “cultura del esnob y el rencor” a nuestra “KAPWA FILIPINO”. Debemos desarrollar el mercado español en nuestra ventaja “promoviendo y no compitiendo” en un pequeño mercado de filipinos con aproximadamente 100 mil en números, a diferencia de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos con 1 millón de filipinos. Comparta con nosotros cualquier forma de racismo leve que haya experimentado en la carretera o en el lugar de trabajo. Debemos trabajar en armonía, de lo contrario escucharás ahora estas palabras de nuestros Kababayans, “ERES TALIPANDAS?”)

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Eres Talipandas: An Account of Slight Racism in Spain! (Part 2)

Jon Pedragosa — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:08:43 +0000

Besides that, there are some “talipandas moments” that you will encounter for having an intercambio with a local Spanish, they will ask first your whatsapp to identify you then if found Asian or black then they will block you straight away. There are some local Spanish also whom you thought they are your friends that you trusted a lot because you have been talking for long time but at the end, they are using you for their own benefits or past time or they are thinking that you are using them for personal favor while you are not asking anything in return.

(Además de eso, hay algunos “momentos talipandas” que encontrarás por tener un intercambio con un español local, primero te pedirán a tu whatsapp que te identifique y luego si te encuentran asiático o negro y luego te bloquearán de inmediato. También hay algunos españoles locales en los que pensaste que eran tus amigos en los que confiabas mucho porque llevas hablando mucho tiempo pero al final, te están usando para sus propios beneficios o pasatiempos o están pensando que estás usando ellos por favor personal mientras usted no está pidiendo nada a cambio.)

Also, along the road you will encounter this kind of people like a woman with an age whom you just passed by keep checking on her bag as if she was a victim of pickpocketing or as if she has a billion or tons of gold in her bag, she is showing to you blatantly this kind of action. Another, a couple along Calle Serrano who are walking towards you suddenly cover their faces with face masks while you are all along wearing your own facemask as if you are a bacteria or virus to their sight or you are so dirty, and they are so clean.

(Además, a lo largo del camino te encontrarás con este tipo de personas como una mujer con una edad a la que acabas de pasar por seguir revisando su bolso como si fuera víctima de un carterista o como si tuviera mil millones o toneladas de oro en su bolso. , te está mostrando descaradamente este tipo de acción. Otro, una pareja por la calle Serrano que camina hacia ti de repente se cubre la cara con mascarillas mientras tú estás todo el tiempo con tu propia mascarilla como si fueras una bacteria o un virus a su vista o estuvieras tan sucia y ellos tan limpios.)

Being “talipandas” is applicable to our “Kababayans” like when you say “hi and hello” to them along the road then they will simply look at you, not with smile as if you are nothing, but you hear them talking in Filipino. Sometimes we need to give time to our “Kababayans” especially at this time of covid pandemic that people need support emotionally or needs assistance for the protection of mental health since we are away from our family.

(Ser “talipandas” es aplicable a nuestros “Kababayans”, como cuando les dices “hola y hola” a lo largo del camino, entonces simplemente te mirarán, no con una sonrisa como si no fueras nada, sino que los escuchas hablar en filipino. A veces tenemos que dar tiempo a nuestros “Kababayans” especialmente en este momento de covid pandemia que la gente necesita apoyo emocional o necesita asistencia para la protección de la salud mental ya que estamos lejos de nuestra familia.)

(Continue reading the Part 3…continúe leyendo la Parte 3)

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Eres Talipandas: An Account of Slight Racism in Spain! (Part 1)

Jon Pedragosa — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:12:11 +0000

Have you experienced or received a sort of racism not on grand scale but a “simplistic racist actuation” here in Madrid or parts of Spain because of your color (brown and black) or they think that you are Latino? You can see these actuations on different actual scenarios that had happened to one of my family, friends or acquaintances:

(¿Has experimentado o recibido una especie de racismo no a gran escala sino una “actuación racista simplista” aquí en Madrid o en partes de España por tu color (marrón y negro) o piensan que eres latino? Puedes ver estas actuaciones en diferentes escenarios reales que le habían sucedido a uno de mis familiares, amigos o conocidos:)

1. One of my friends went to buy a grocery at Corte Ingles- Goya then the guard is always following him, if not the guard, then the staff of the store. He felt awkward though it is silently happening inside the store that you feel insecure to yourself, “Am I welcome here?”. Then he finished shopping and paid for everything but at the exit suddenly it sounded an alarm, the guard checked everything against the receipt and nothing he found. He asked the guard, why it so “because the cashier intentionally or forgot to cancel the barcode of embutido” so that the person can be automatically checked at the gate by the guard for unknown suspicious reason, but obviously it sounds the same, but the intention is equal.

(Uno de mis amigos fue a comprar una tienda de comestibles al Corte Inglés-Goya, entonces el guardia siempre lo está siguiendo, si no el guardia, entonces el personal de la tienda. Se sintió incómodo a pesar de que está sucediendo silenciosamente dentro de la tienda que te sientes inseguro contigo mismo, “¿Soy bienvenido aquí?”. Luego terminó de comprar y pagó todo, pero en la salida de repente sonó una alarma, el guardia comprobó todo con el recibo y no encontró nada. Le preguntó al guardia, por qué era así “porque el cajero intencionalmente o se olvidó de cancelar el código de barras del embutido” para que la persona pueda ser revisada automáticamente en la puerta por el guardia por una razón sospechosa desconocida, pero obviamente suena igual, pero el la intención es igual.)

This is the reason why Corte Ingles chain of stores are losing clientele because of suspicious character of guards and staff who don’t know how to behave well in front of their customers, they are losing the sense of customer service. They simply have suspicions specially if you came from 3^rd world country, but they are not thinking even white color or a lady like model has some sort or tendency of being kleptomania. Being vigilance is ok but not to subject the person on that kind of situation otherwise what’s the use of your CCTV camera.

(Esta es la razón por la que la cadena de tiendas Corte Inglés está perdiendo clientela por el carácter sospechoso de los guardias y el personal que no sabe comportarse bien frente a sus clientes, están perdiendo el sentido del servicio al cliente. Simplemente tienen sospechas, especialmente si vienes de un país del tercer mundo, pero no están pensando que incluso el color blanco o una modelo como una dama tiene algún tipo o tendencia a ser cleptomanía. Estar alerta está bien, pero no someter a la persona a ese tipo de situación, de lo contrario, ¿cuál es el uso de su cámara CCTV?)

* The branch of Springfield here in Goya has a generative suspicious tendency, although it is light, but it is still suspicion. My family bought an item sale before the Christmas of 2020 then the line is too long at the 1^st floor, so she was asked to go down at the Ground Level. At the cashier counter, the lady asked her the “tarjeta” and payment card together, so she was asking why with “tarjeta”? The lady cashier asked for more details not related like “are you belong to familia numerosa?” And sort of unrelated questions and she responded in spanish, “why are you asking the details, I just want to pay…are you going to give me a discount card?” then lady cashier said “no”. So, the intention is clear now, she is just checking only if her card is fraud that’s why the lady cashier is asking the “tarjeta” or asking unrelated questions…to delay or prolong the process of payment.

(La sucursal de Springfield aquí en Goya tiene una tendencia generativa suspicaz, aunque es ligera, pero sigue siendo sospecha. Mi familia compró un artículo a la venta antes de la Navidad de 2020, luego la fila es demasiado larga en el primer piso, por lo que le pidieron que bajara al nivel del suelo. En el mostrador de caja, la señora le preguntó la “tarjeta” y la tarjeta de pago juntas, entonces ella preguntaba ¿por qué con la “tarjeta”? La cajera pidió más detalles no relacionados como “¿perteneces a la familia numerosa?” Y una especie de preguntas no relacionadas y ella respondió en español, “¿Por qué me preguntas los detalles, solo quiero pagar … me vas a dar una tarjeta de descuento?” luego la cajera dijo “no”. Entonces, la intención es clara ahora, solo está verificando si su tarjeta es un fraude, por eso la cajera está preguntando la “tarjeta” o haciendo preguntas no relacionadas … para retrasar o prolongar el proceso de pago.)

* This situation I witnessed personally at Aldi near Casa de Moneda, a man who is color brown looks like Latino entered the supermarket then what the cashier did, she made a radio call to her colleagues, describing the color of shirt, pants and mark description of the person. But the person is not doing anything nor doing a robbery or pickpocketing, he simply enters with good faith and wants to buy something in Aldi. You cannot imagine this kind of security protocol being practice in a popularly known “supermercado” or if it is really a legal security protocol? I have no idea but this is a sign of slight racism.

(Esta situación la presencié personalmente en Aldi cerca de Casa de Moneda, un hombre que es de color marrón parece latino entró al supermercado entonces lo que hizo la cajera, ella hizo una llamada por radio a sus compañeros, describiendo el color de camisa, pantalón y marca descripción de la persona. Pero la persona no está haciendo nada ni está haciendo un robo o hurto, simplemente entra de buena fe y quiere comprar algo en Aldi. ¿No te imaginas que este tipo de protocolo de seguridad se practique en un “supermercado” popularmente conocido o si realmente se trata de un protocolo de seguridad legal? No tengo idea, pero esto es un signo de racismo leve.)

(Continue reading the Part 2…continúe leyendo la Parte 2)

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Fusion of Boracay in demand for Madridleños!

Jon Pedragosa — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:36:08 +0000

We are just strolling the area of Tetuan to look for “tambo” as we know the place is a well-known Filipino locality in the city of Madrid until we stopped then saw the name- Boracay Resto Bar Madrid. Curios of what inside, the place is packed of Spanish clientele eating desayuno with Filipino food on the side…Spanish are eating Filipino food now, how great strategy it is!

(Simplemente estamos desplazándonos por el área de Tetuán para buscar “tambo” ya que sabemos que el lugar es una localidad filipina muy conocida en la ciudad de Madrid hasta que paramos y luego vimos el nombre – ¡Boracay Resto Bar Madrid! Curiosidades de lo que adentro, el lugar está lleno de clientela española comiendo desayuno con comida filipina a un lado… Los españoles están comiendo comida filipina ahora, ¡qué gran estrategia!)

Until the owner approached us with a smile, his name is Chris with his lovely wife. They were cordial with their customers as we observed them but not snobbish (with the same good attitude and reception of S&D Restaurante and Filipino Comida of Mang Jimmy) so we started chatting with them. At first, we thought they are Ilocanos, but Kuya Chris confirmed that he came from Boracay in Aklan where the name of his restaurant was taken while his wife is from Batangas.

(Hasta que el dueño se acercó a nosotros con una sonrisa, su nombre es Chris con su encantadora esposa. Fueron cordiales con sus clientes tal como los observábamos pero no snob (con la misma buena actitud y recepción de S&D Restaurante y Filipino Comida de Mang Jimmy) así que empezamos a charlar con ellos. Al principio, pensamos que eran Ilocanos, pero Kuya Chris confirmó que venía de Boracay en Aklan, donde se tomó el nombre de su restaurante mientras que su esposa es de Batangas.)

We have discussed also that Madrid will implement to lift the restrictions starting this 20^th of September 2021 (Monday) on restaurants and bars to open until 2 am and night bars, clubs, and discos to open until 5.30 am. The catering industry and nightlife scene will feel almost back to normal as this is just like before the corona pandemic. In addition, 10 people can sit together on terraces of restaurants instead of 8 with 100% capacity while inside to 75% seating capacity.

(Hemos comentado también que Madrid implementará para levantar las restricciones a partir de este 20 de septiembre de 2021 (lunes) sobre restaurantes y bares para abrir hasta las 2 am y bares nocturnos, clubes y discotecas para abrir hasta las 5.30 am. La industria de la restauración y la vida nocturna volverán a la normalidad, ya que es como antes de la pandemia de la corona. Además, 10 personas pueden sentarse juntas en las terrazas de los restaurantes en lugar de 8 con una capacidad del 100% mientras que en el interior hasta el 75% de la capacidad de asientos.)

As to progress with the conversation, I observed that the place was full of Spanish clientele while only the two (2) of us Pinoys (Jon y Jeri) who were eating the best barbeque with free “mangga and bagoong alamang” on the side. Then our “postre” is the best “halo-halo” with savor of “ube and mango ice cream” that personally created by the family and not to forget with free scoops of additional mango ice cream with manzanilla hot tea at the end… really a good treatment for unknown person like us. Then Kuya Chris explained that his market is solidly Spanish but with 40 years of living here in Spain gave him the idea that he needed to develop the palate of Spanish people to taste and love the delectable Filipino cuisine where to create a fusion of being one of Spanish Restaurante in Madrid.

(En cuanto al avance de la conversación, observé que el lugar estaba lleno de clientela española mientras que solo nosotros dos (2) Pinoys (Jon y Jeri) estábamos comiendo la mejor parrillada con mangga y bagoong alamang gratis a un lado. Entonces nuestro “postre” es el mejor “halo-halo” con sabor a “ube y mango helado” creado personalmente por la familia y no olvidar con bolas gratis de helado de mango adicional con té caliente de manzanilla al final. Realmente un buen trato para desconocidos como nosotros. Entonces Kuya Chris explicó que su mercado es sólidamente español pero con 40 años de vivir aquí en España le dio la idea de que necesitaba desarrollar el paladar de los españoles para degustar y amar la deliciosa cocina filipina donde crear una fusión de ser uno de los Restaurante español en Madrid.)

Kuya Chris is really the entrepreneur we are looking for, with a mentality to create his own market using his own talent, creativity and niche while protecting also the businesses of our Kababayans who are engaged on the same field. I can’t believe it, this restaurant created a market catering primarily for Spanish than we thought for Filipinos, it is incredible concept…hasta pronto!

(Kuya Chris es realmente el emprendedor que estamos buscando, con la mentalidad de crear su propio mercado utilizando su propio talento, creatividad y nicho mientras protege también los negocios de nuestros Kababayans que están comprometidos en el mismo campo. No puedo creerlo, este restaurante creó un mercado que atiende principalmente al español de lo que pensamos para los filipinos, es un concepto increíble … ¡hasta pronto!)

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In Pictures: Storm Filomena Hits Madrid

Jeri Yalung — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:06:12 +0000

Filomena brought the heaviest storm in Madrid from January 7 to 9, 2021. As a consequence, Madrid witnessed the outstanding blizzard in the history.

El Retiro Park

María Eva Duarte de Perón Park

Wizink Center, Calle Goya

Plaza Colon

Gran Via

Calle Doctor Esquerdo

Plaza de Toros

Plaza Cibeles

Paseo de Castellana

Puerta del Sol

Madrid capital and other nine municipalities will close today at 10 pm

Jeri Yalung — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 19:17:21 +0000

The Community of Madrid will execute the order mentioned in BOE Number 260 issued by the central government despite having presented this Friday an administrative contentious appeal in the National Court for considering the decision “unfair” and “arbitrary” and that will cause “chaos” among its citizens.

The restrictions will affect Madrid capital, Alcalá de Henares, Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Fuenlabrada, Getafe, Leganés, Torrejón de Ardoz, Móstoles and Parla and will imply the restriction of entrances and exits from these municipalities. There will also be reductions in capacity hours in commerce and hospitality sectors.

In view of the session held last September 30, 2020, the Plenary of the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System agrees:

First.
That they must be declared as coordinated actions in public health for respond to the situation of special risk due to uncontrolled transmission of infections by COVID-19, in accordance with the provisions of article 65 of Law 16/2003, of 28 May, on cohesion and quality of the National Health System, the following:

1. Purpose and scope of application.

1.1 The declaration of coordinated actions will oblige the communities autonomous entities to adopt, at least, the measures provided for in section 2 in the municipalities with more than 100,000 inhabitants that are part of its territory, when the following three circumstances concur:
a) The municipality has an incidence of 500 cases or more per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days (measured up to 5 days before the valuation date).
This criterion will not apply if at least 90% of the cases detected in the municipality correspond to perfectly identified unfamiliar outbreaks and controlled, and if these have been properly communicated to the Coordination of Alerts and Emergencies of the Ministry of Health.
b) The municipality presents a percentage of positivity in the results of the diagnostic tests for active COVID-19 infection performed within two weeks previous higher than 10%.
c) The autonomous community to which the municipality belongs submits a bed occupancy by COVID-19 patients in intensive care units more than 35% of the usual provision (pre-COVID-19 period) of care beds critics in the existing hospitals at the date of adoption of this Agreement.

1.2 The concurrence of the circumstances described in the previous section is determined by the autonomous community based on the information it has and, in any case, based on the data communicated to the Ministry of Health on the evolution of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which are the basis for daily reports that publishes.

1.3 The measures provided for in section 2 constitute a minimum to be applied by the autonomous communities, without prejudice to other measures that they may apply in exercise of their powers. Likewise, the autonomous communities may apply more restrictive criteria in relation to the measures provided for in section 2.

2. Compulsory measures.

A) Social contact.
1) The entry and exit of people from the municipalities provided for in the section 1.1, except for those displacements, adequately justified, which are produced for any of the following reasons:
a) Assistance to health centers, services and establishments.
b) Compliance with labor, professional, business or legal obligations.
c) Attendance at university, teaching and educational centers, including schools of early childhood education.
d) Return to the place of habitual residence.
e) Assistance and care for the elderly, minors, dependents, people with disability or especially vulnerable people.
f) Travel to financial and insurance entities that cannot be postponed.
g) Required or urgent actions before public, judicial or notarial.
h) Renewals of permits and official documentation, as well as other procedures administrative without postponement.
i) Taking exams or official tests that cannot be postponed.
j) Due to force majeure or situation of need.
k) Any other activity of a similar nature, duly accredited.
Circulation on highways and roads that pass or cross the municipalities provided for in section 1.1, it will be possible, as long as it has origin and destination outside thereof.
The movement of residents within the municipalities provided for in the section 1.1 will be possible, always respecting the individual protection measures and collective established by the competent health authorities, without prejudice to the provided for in the recommendation established in section 3.1.

2) Participation in groups of people for the development of any activity or event of a family or social nature, both on public roads and in spaces public and private, it will be reduced to a maximum number of six people, unless deals with partners, and except in the case of work and institutional activities or in that of activities in which specific limits or measures are established.

B) Maximum capacity, distance and schedule.

3) Places of worship:
The maximum capacity will be one third, guaranteeing in any case the minimum distance interpersonal 1.5 meters.

4) Wakes:
a) Maximum capacity of fifteen people in outdoor spaces or ten in spaces closed, whether or not they are living together.
b) Participation in the entourage for the burial or dismissal for the cremation of the deceased person will be restricted to a maximum of fifteen people.

5) Establishments, commercial premises and services open to the public:
a) Maximum capacity of fifty percent.
b) The closing time may not exceed 22:00, except for the exceptions that are anticipated.

6) Hotel and restaurant establishments and gaming and betting establishments:
a) The maximum capacity will be fifty percent indoors and the sixty percent in outdoor spaces.
b) Bar consumption will not be allowed.
c) The tables or groupings of tables must keep a distance of, at less, 1.5 meters with respect to the chairs assigned to the other tables or groups of tables.
d) The maximum occupancy will be six people per table or group of tables.
e) No new clients may be admitted after 22:00 hours and the time of closing may not exceed 23:00, except for food delivery services at home.

7) Academies, driving schools and private centers of non-regulated education and training centers not included in the scope of application of article 9 of the Royal Decree Law 21/2020, of June 9:
The maximum capacity will be fifty percent.

8) Sports facilities, both outdoors and indoors.
a) The maximum capacity will be fifty percent indoors and the sixty percent in outdoor spaces.
b) Sports practice in groups will be reduced to a maximum of six people.
c) In official competitions of a state level and non-professional character and the international competitions that are under the organizational tutelage of the Federations Spanish sports that are developed in the municipalities provided for in section 1.1, the Protocol of action for the return of official competitions of state level and non-professional character in the 2020/2021 season, prepared by the Higher Sports Council.

C) Capacities.

9) The autonomous communities with municipalities in which the circumstances listed in section 1.1 will strengthen your capacities to early detection and control of the disease, as well as in the field of care health, in accordance with the provisions of the Early Response Plan in a scenario control of the COVID-19 pandemic.

3. Recommendations.
1. An explicit recommendation will be made to avoid any movement or unnecessary travel in the municipalities referred to in section 1.1.
2. It is recommended that autonomous communities and cities approve plans special action to control the spread of infections in those
municipalities with less than 100,000 inhabitants in which the foreseen circumstance occurs
in section 1.1.a).

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Second.
In the cases in which the execution of the actions contemplated in the Declaration of Coordinated Actions requires the adoption, by the autonomous communities, of any act or provision, these will be adopted before 48 hours have elapsed since knowledge of the concurrence of the
circumstances set forth in section 1.1.
In this sense, if on the date of notification to the autonomous community of the Declaration of Coordinated Actions already exist municipalities in which they concur the circumstances provided for in section 1.1, the corresponding autonomous community shall adopt the acts and provisions that are necessary to comply with the established in said Declaration within a maximum period of 48 hours from the moment in which such notification occurs.

Third.
The measures contemplated in the Declaration of Coordinated Actions are adopted by the autonomous communities for a limited period, they may be revised by these before the end of said term in the terms indicated in paragraph following, and, where appropriate, extended if the circumstances provided for in the section 1.1.
In this sense, each affected autonomous community and the Ministry of Health weekly jointly review the epidemiological situation of the municipalities to which the Declaration of Coordinated Actions applies. In the frame of this bilateral relationship, the modification of the scope of application of the measures contained in the Declaration, as long as a reduction is observed sufficient of the accumulated incidence in the terms established in this and taking into It also takes into account the correction factors that could affect it.

Fourth.
The autonomous communities of Catalonia, Galicia, Andalusia, Community of Madrid and the Autonomous City of Ceuta have formulated a negative particular vote to this Agreement and The Region of Murcia has formulated a private vote of abstention to this Agreement.
In accordance with the second paragraph of article 151.2.a) of Law 40/2015, of 1 October, of the Legal Regime of the Public Sector, since this Agreement refers to a material area in which the General State Administration is assigned functions of general coordination of health, in accordance with the constitutional order distribution of powers, this Agreement will be binding for all the autonomous communities and cities that are members of the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System, regardless of the direction of your vote.

Fifth.
The Declaration of Coordinated Actions will take effect from its notification autonomous communities and cities and until approved by the Minister of Health, prior agreement of the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System, with audience of all autonomous communities and cities, the completion of its validity.

Source:
STATE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER
No. 260 Thursday, October 1, 2020 Sec. III. Page 83232 cve: BOE-A-2020-11590
Verifiable at https://www.boe.es

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Don’t you know that Filipino Frontliners are among the participants in the last clinical test for the development of COVID-19 Vaccine?

Jon Pedragosa — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:55:32 +0000

Filipino Healthcare Professionals are among the participants for the Phase 3 Clinical Trials, these frontliners volunteered themselves for the success of the vaccine against COVID-19 for welfare of mankind. These tests covered 6,000 volunteers composed of different nationalities that commenced on 16^th of July 2020 in United Arab Emirates.

The volunteers are informed that test will be a Phase III Clinical Trial Of COVID-19 Inactivated Vaccine. The dosage is clearly stated in the procedures for those who will get the 1^st dose of of COVID-19 Inactivated Vaccine (Vero Cell). Most participants are healthy individuals and 18 years old and above.

Below are the clear-cut guidelines being followed during the Phase 3 Clinical Trials:

Informed Consent.
Medical History, Physical Examination and Consultation (including Swab Test).
Sample Collection: 12.5ml of venous blood for antibodies testing.
Immunization (Vaccine or Placebo— 2:1 ratio)— IM route, lateral deltoid muscle of the upper arm. Schedule: Day 0, 21/28. A booster dose might be vaccinated later if needed.
30-minute Observation.
Sample collection after vaccination.
Follow-up phone calls and visits will be conducted for about 12 Months from first vaccination (Duration of involvement in the study is about 1 Year).
In case of COVID-19 Infection, a blood sample will be withdrawn to perform laboratory assessment for your health.

Related Risks:

Pain, redness, induration and pruritus at vaccination site.
Systemic reactions such as fever, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, allergy, muscle pain, arthralgia, lethargy, convulsion etc. Generally, there is no need for treatment, it subsides on its own. Patients with severe symptoms can be given symptomatic treatment under the guidance of doctors. Occasionally severe allergic reactions occur, and timely treatment should be required.

This Phase 3 Clinical Trial passed already the Phase 1 and 2 with 100 percent of the volunteers generated antibodies for SARS-CoV-2 that causes Covid-19. This program is 4Humanity Campaign in support for the fast phase search for the development of vaccine against this COVID-19 pandemic.

With a month after the Phase 3 Clinical Trial on COVID-19 facilitated in the middle east, another breakthrough was announced by Russia that “SPUTNIK V” passed and accepted for production that hopefully 1^st batch will be released soon somewhere on September or October of this year 2020. Hopefully, this “SPUTNIK V” will be the new effective and efficient vaccine for COVID-19 that will protect the health of mankind for long duration of time!

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Madrid, New Normal

Jeri Yalung — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 21:42:51 +0000

The state of alarm in the entire country of Spain has ended today June 21, 2020. Each autonomous region has now its own freedom to implement its regulations. In Madrid, a new normality has been established in two phases.

The first phase will take effect from June 21 to July 5 and the second phase, from July 6, although still there are some restrictions. The establishments in closed spaces is now limited to 60% capacity and it will increase to 75% on July 6. While the establishments with open areas, mainly terraces, the occupation will be 80% and 100% on July 6. The use of a face mask is mandatory if the minimum social distance of 1.5 meters is impossible to maintain. These regulation is also applicable in tourist accommodation, commercial and retail establishments, shopping centers, parks, libraries, archives, monuments, museums, cinemas, theaters, auditoriums, covered sports facilities, betting and gaming establishments, academies, driving schools and unregulated training, fairs, congresses and events, amusement parks, zoos, aquariums and in bullrings. These capacity limits are not applicable in retail section businesses.

Places of worship shall not exceed 75% of its capacity. Weddings and other celebrations may be held in all kinds of facilities provided that they will not exceed 75 % of its capacity. A maximum of 150 persons can attend in open spaces and 75 in closed spaces.

Nightclubs will remain closed until July 5. Until July 5 the social service centers will be closed, except for the residences. Swimming pools will now have maximum capacity of 50%. But starting July 6 swimming pools and sports activities will no longer have capacity limit, keeping the distance of 1.5 meters between their users in the areas. Gyms will be limited up to 20 persons and will expand to 25 persons on July 6. Children’s play areas in public spaces may be open as long as an estimated maximum capacity of one person is respected for every four-square meter in the premises. Leisure time camps for children and young people are allowed with 300 assistants outdoors and 75 in closed spaces.

The mandatory use of a mask for those over 6 years of age is maintained without exception in the field of public transport. Vehicles with up to 9 seating capacity such as taxis and VTC, the limitation of two passengers for each additional row to that of the driver is eliminated and an occupancy of up to three people per row of seats is allowed, regardless of whether they live together or not on the same address.

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How to Convert Tourist Visa to Student Visa While in Spain

Jeri Yalung — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 22:33:08 +0000

I would like to share the information that if you want to come here in Spain on a tourist visa, you can apply for student visa within 30 days upon arrival as an option to legalize your status. It is the government’s new imposed law or since 2019. The following are the requirements and in which you can get the approval in 2weeks or within a month from the day of its submission:

health insurance certificate
medical certificate
translated NBI/police clearance
bank statement/certificate with 10,000€ (as show money)
visa letter from the university (requires enrollment fee)
valid passport

In my case, it was already after 5 months upon my arrival here when we consulted a lawyer and have asked for advice how I can change or legalize my status. She said one of the options is to apply for a student visa and wait 7 to 8 months to get the result. I did take the risk despite the tedious months of waiting and voila, I’ve got the approval now even with the pandemia! It feels great to know that this method is possible and my stay in Spain has no more restrictions. I am sharing this information in the hope that it will be helpful for anyone who are seeking other option to legalize their status here in Spain unless you do the pareja de hecho or wait 3 years to apply for arraigo. What I did requires a lot of patience and perseverance especially in complying with the requirements. But with FAITH in God, whatever you ask, it will be answered at the right time. Apply within 30days upon your arrival here to avoid the 7 months waiting or consult a lawyer as they are updated with the government laws and will give you the best solution.

I highly recommend you contact the ‘Diaz and Asociados’ office and look for Atty. Antonia Diaz Marquez. Their office is at Calle Gran Via 57, 5’H, 28013 Madrid and you may refer at her contacts below for appointment. Her email address is maria.antonia@diazasociados.es.

Further, I would like to share some of my observations and helpful tips while trying to settle here in Spain. For those with irregular status here, try to not be consumed with fears when walking around the city or outside your house. As long as you are not committing any further violations here, the security personnel will not penalize you since the Spanish government has the arraigo program. They can be curious and suspicious at times but when asked, just be honest with your answer, present your passport, empadronamiento and they will give you even better advice. Best to always wear a smile esp when outside, it work wonders in any circumstances! Do not also fall easily to some facebook posts where it looks like this person has been given a liberty and authority to announce the official business of the security officers or government agencies. When in need of a reliable information, always look at the official government website.

With regards to the registration for empadronamiento, it is best to request your family member or friend living here in Spain to make a cita or appointment a month prior to your arrival here. This is not to lose days particularly when you need to apply for arraigo in 3years. On the part of the house or apartment owners who will help you register for empad’, they will not be penalized by accommodating irregulars or vice versa. One major purpose of the empadronamiento is to update the census or number of residents in a certain area or city.

In most cases, it is always recommended to read the government laws before one can impose their own regulations. It sometimes tends to make people have more fears to the unknown and delay the procedure.

In trying to acclimatize yourself in a new country, try to make an effort to meet new friends unless you are happy with being alone. I joined the Internations and it was helpful for me. You can also try joining the intercambio group because you will learn Spanish quickly. If you need to enroll Spanish course in a government school, search for CEPA as they have branches in different locations.

I hope all the kabayans the very best especially in this trying time. Cheers to achieving your dreams here in Spain!

*I shared this article which is solely based on my opinion and experience and does not intend to offend anybody.

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Madrid and Barcelona to enter phase 2 on Monday

Jeri Yalung — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 18:02:38 +0000

Starting on Monday June 8, 2020, the below regions will enter Phase 2 while the remaining regions of Spain and its islands will already be in Phase 3. Phase 3 is the most advanced stage of the lockdown de-escalation of Spanish Government.

Autonomous Community of Castilla y León, the provinces of Ávila, Burgos, León, Palencia, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid and Zamora
Autonomous Community of Castilla-La Mancha, the provinces of Albacete, Ciudad Real and Toledo.
Autonomous Community of Catalonia, the health regions of Girona, Central Catalonia, Lleida and Barcelona.
Valencian Community, the provinces of Castellón / Castelló, Valencia / València, and Alicante / Alacant.
The Autonomous City of Ceuta.
Community of Madrid, the province of Madrid.

Some rules in Phase 2

Opening of shopping centers, common areas are still closed, and capacity is limited to 40% only.
Bars and restaurant premises with a limitation of between 30% and 50% of the capacity. Table service only and always with distance between tables.
Non-university educational centers may resume face-to-face classes.
Cinemas, theaters and concert halls can open 33% of their capacity.
Opening of common areas in hotels limited to 33% of the capacity.
Places of worships opening to 50% of its capacity.
It is allowed to go to the beaches.
Opening of outdoor bullfighting facilities with a maximum capacity of one third and no more than four hundred people.

Some changes in Phase 3

Outdoor bullfighting facilities with fifty percent of the allowed capacity and not more than eight hundred people.
The opening of discotheques and leisure bars night provided that it does not exceed a third of its capacity and the conditions are met provided for in this order.
The maximum capacity allowed in the gaming premises is established and you bet fifty percent.

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