International Artists Band Together for Covid-19 Relief Drive

The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has brought the world to a standstill and had a sudden and substantial impact on the arts and culture sectors. 

With exhibitions and galleries still under severe restrictions, artists are among those who were heavily burdened by the circumstances brought about by COVID-19. Responding to their call for help, ArtisteSpace, Inc., together with Arth Art International in India, launches Art CARES to raise funds and support the artists’ communities.

A collaboration of artists from India, Malaysia, Philippines, and the United States, Art CARES gallery provides a platform for emerging and distinguished artists to showcase their art pieces online. While they continue to inspire and shed hope through art, these artists also hope to sustain their livelihood and provide help to those who are most vulnerable.

The funds raised through Art CARES will not only provide support to the artists but also benefit Ekta Charitable Trust in India and two (2) selected non-profit organizations in the Philippines -- LINK Center for the Deaf and ASPROFIL Philippines -- to help fund the medical supplies and protective equipment for frontline health workers, and relief for families in need.

Running until September 30, 2020 , this charitable exhibition features select paintings and works of distinguished artists such as Philipp Badon, Loriel “Yel Cast” Castillo, Joe Datuin, Fil Delacruz, Juno Galang, Raul Isidro, Badz Magsumbol, Nemi Miranda, Al Perez, August Santiago, Bing Siochi, Bing Famoso Tac-an, and Boysie Villavicencio.

Some of the participating artists’ groups include Art Lovers, Arte Bauan, Bastedor Art Project, Bikol Expression, Earth Art, Esprekik, Grupo Kwadro, Grupo Sining Angono, Grupong Batangueno, Quezon Artists Guild, Philippine Botanical Art Society (PhilBAS), Philippine Fauna Art Society (PhilFAS), Singdeo Art Group, Society of Philippine Sculptors, The Filipino Institute for the Advancement of Arts and Culture, Inc. (FilArts), UP College of Fine Arts Alumni Association, YelCast Visual Poetry; International Creative Art Centre, and Nav Siddhartha Art Group in India.

To complement the exhibit, ArtisteSpace and Arth Art are also hosting the Art CARES weekly webinar series dubbed International Artists’ Cultural Arts Exchange. every Tuesday, 12:30 pm, via Zoom Video Communications.

Besides the charitable exhibition, Art CARES also creates an opportunity for everyone to contribute and be part of the efforts in fighting the ill effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by accepting donations through its digital payment partners, Ticket2Me and GCASH.

Art CARES is created in partnership with Global Artists’ Creative Collaboration for Empowerment, USA, and KL City Art Gallery in Malaysia. The gallery can be viewed online at www.artcaresph.com and www.arthart.in.

Licealiz together with Mommy Bloggers Philippines continue the battle against Head Lice Infestation in Kilusang Kontra Kuto Year 3

Did you know that according to a study conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd) and the University of the Philippines pediculosis or head lice is considered as the second most common health problem in public schools in the Philippines next to tooth decay? 

Head lice or "kuto" infestation is still a widespread condition in the country, but not enough attention goes into preventing and eliminating the persistent ailment. That's why Lamoiyan Corporation's Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo continues the battle against the public concerns dubbed as Kilusang Kontra Kuto (KKK) Year 3 held at Bagong Silangan Elementary School.

One head louse down! 👍

Lamoiyan Corporation's Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo commenced in 2016 the KKK or Kilusang Kontra Kuto, a coalition that has been battling head lice infestation nationwide. This year's KKK, Lamoiyan Corporation has partnered once again with the Department of Education, University of the Philippines College of Public Health, Drugstores Association of the Philippines, and Mommy Bloggers Philippines.

What are Head Lice? 

- are tiny flat insects about the size of a sesame seed

- live on the human scalp and feed on blood several times a day (several.times.a.day!)

- vary in color but appear darker in the hair

- usually survive for less than 2 days away from the scalp at normal room temperature, ang their eggs cannot hatch at an ambient temperature lower than that near the scalp

- most often found on the warmer areas of the body - sa likod ng tainga, sa likod ng ulo at leeg ( behind the ears and back of head and neck)

SYMPTOMS

- common among kids but anyone can acquire it

- itching common, especially at night

- tickling or feeling of something moving in the hair

- irritability 

- some people have NO SYMPTOMS

EFFECTS 

- scalp irritation

- bacterial infection

- sleeplessness

- absenteeism (for the kids most especially) 

- embarrasment or stigma

TREATMENT ( advised only if lice or live nits are found)

- check all family members

- only family members with live lice or live nits should be treated

- having head lice once DOES NOT protect someone from getting it again

Head lice may be rampant, but it can be treated with the correct information and proper methods like using shampoo specifically for the treatment and prevention of head lice such as Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo. 

Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo, an affordable, non-toxic formula that is clinically-proven to kill lice and nits, hopes to help mothers maintain their children's head lice-free.

Available at Mercury Drug, Watsons, SM, Puregold and other leading drugstores and supermarkets.

Php71.75 for bottles and 12.75 for sachets.

Lamoiyan Corporation is inviting everyone to join their fight against head lice and be part of the Kilusang Kontra Kuto, visit www.facebook.com/licealiz.

Mommy Bloggers Philippines