It's somehow interesting to know that because of the situation a lot of OPM hits flourished and some of them gone viral as well.  Filipino pop culture has made its way to one of the world’s most influential online platforms with Original Pilipino Music (OPM) in TikTok’s top 10 viral trends in the Philippines.

Dance challenges using OPM garnered more than 1 billion views, led by #marikitdancechallenge with 964.6 million views.

https://www.tiktok.com/@blythe/video/6840740802818329858

#chinitagirl, #talachallenge and #Catriona were also among the most viewed dance challenges so far in 2020 with 329.7 million, 216 million and 125.8 million views, respectively. 

#chinitagirl: https://www.tiktok.com/@dexiediaz_/video/6843259764181306625
#talachallenge: https://www.tiktok.com/@mainemendozaaa03/video/6778023462146542850
#catriona: https://www.tiktok.com/@azideguzman/video/6770266564412312833

As the leading global short video platform, TikTok has one of the most active and engaging communities in the world. Its diverse content creators and viewers range from the girl- and boy-next-door to top celebrities not just in show business, but also in sports, among others. Such is its online reach and influence that much of today’s trends are deemed to start on TikTok.

Completing the top 10 trending hashtag challenges are:

· #WipeItDown, 10.1B views
· #howichange, 2.9B views
· #Videoreply, 1.6B views
· #TikTokU, 1.4B views
· #Savagelove, 1.1B views
· #pictureinpicture, 567.4M views

The top hashtag challenges comprise not just entertainment, but also educational and creative videos, reinforcing TikTok as a safe online environment for showcasing everyone’s individuality, creativity and passion.

The country’s #1 fast-food chain—and 2017’s digital engagement leader across quick-service restaurants—Jollibee adds to its collection of entertaining, imaginative and shareable online videos with its latest Burger Steak ad featuring the multi-faceted, fun-loving Anne Curtis.

The previous video, released late last year, gave viewers a glimpse of how a creative team brainstorms for a potentially viral ad, bringing together Anne Curtis’ wacky self, local pop-culture references and the 1970’s song hit “Loving You” to humorously promote the product.
This fresh new video takes us behind-the-scenes once again with the same creative professionals, who take their brainstorming session to the next level to give justice to the product’s winning recipe. Pitching fun, exciting and award-worthy ideas left and right and bringing to life Queen of Pop Sarah Geronimo’s “Tala” anthem, the team envisions Anne Curtis donning a Maria Clara-esque persona, an Amazon Warrior and a Space Adventurer. The team’s outrageously creative process aims to take that leap from a viral video to an award-winning ad, with each scene showing why Jollibee Burger Steak is delicious and well-loved.

Watch the side-splitting clip here:
The video highlights Jollibee Classic Burger Steak as a winning ulam, offering beefy-saucy linamnam goodness with its 100% beefy patty and flavourful mushroom gravy. Visit your nearest Jollibee branch and enjoy a delicious Burger Steak with steamed white rice for only P50.00*, available for dine-in, take-out, delivery and drive-thru transactions. For more information on your Jolly favorites, like Jollibee Philippines’ Facebook page and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

*Prices may vary across different locations.

Microscopic Image of Rotavirus vaccinenewsdaily.com

It is a learning experience being in an event that advocates for the safety and well of children.  And being a Mom, we really need to learn a lot of things for our kids.  That's what we learned when we attended an event held in Mango Tree Bistro in Trinoma Mall.  It was days before the celebration of the Chinese New Year and most of the people in the health industry are for also celebrating that the Department of Health has announced the media that they'll be including the Rotavirus Vaccination as part of the Expanded Program for Immunization (EPI) 2012.  The Philippines will be the very first Asian Country to implement Rotavirus Vaccination in the EPI.

This is not a bacteria that can fight back or a virus in a computer that can be cleaned through an antivirus but it's something that children should not have during their first 2 years of life.  It's a rotavirus that is the leading cause of diarrhea or pagtatae. According to information, diarrhea is the second leading killer of children aged less than 5 years old.  Everyday, 1,500 children around the globe die because of rotavirus-related diarrhea.  Parents should be alarmed and educated about this.
To educate us more about ROTAVIRUS, here are some more information about the indirect and direct effect of the virus.

Image form mydochub.com

• Diarrhea leads to serious long term effects to a child's development in terms of height, energy levels and cognitive abilities.
• Diarrhea affects nutrient absorption.
• Growth shortfalls of up to 8.2 cm by age 7 years.
• Hospitalization due to acute gastroenteritis/diarrhea.
• Quality of life as well as their livelihood due to an income loss.

This disease is highly preventable through vaccination and with this there would be a better reduction of infant mortality rate.  ROTAVIRUS Vaccine is best given to babies from 6 weeks up to 8 months of age.  It is administered orally 2 to 3 doses depending on the brand of the vaccine.

Image from baby.families.com

Though Rotavirus vaccine have already been around for quite sometime there is still lack of proper campaign and education with regards to this vaccine.  Hopefully, the Rotavirus vaccine would be available soon on health centers and as part of the immunization programs.