Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos tuned in to the most controversial online rap battle of the year — with an exchange of hand hygiene rhymes to the tune of sick beats, Safeguard and Fred D’ Germ took over the screens and Philippine social media feed last October 15, 2020 with the Raprapan sa Global Handwashing Day.
Raprapan sa Global Handwashing Day
Aiming to shut down Fred D’ Germ, his motives, and to strengthen education on safe wash practices, Safeguard tapped the best of the best in the Filipino rap community to help them promote proper handwashing habits. Some of the biggest rap names in the country — Loonie, Ron Henley, and Shehyee were more than willing to lend their flow and bars to Safeguard. Fred D’ Germ on the other hand influenced Shanti Dope to rap for his agenda.
With stars like Gloc-9 as the judge, host Luis Manzano, and co-hosted by Rufa Mae Quinto and Mimiyuuuh, coveted by thousands of excited fans — The Raprapan sa Global Handwashing Day between Safeguard and Fred D’ Germ was livestreamed simultaneously at Gloc-9’s, Fred D’ Germs’, and Safeguard Philippines’ Facebook Pages.
Tense as it can be — the event started out with a competitive aura. Shanti from team Fred D’ Germ, started the rap battle with steaming hotlines, but Loonie, Ron, and Shehyee aren’t the best for nothing and gave back piping hot bars for Round 1. Tides were slowly turning during Round 2, and odds were seemingly in team Safeguard’s favor. The comment section during Round 3 was wild. Everyone was on their feet, hands were being thrown in the air, and breaths were being held. Team Safeguard was fast in their delivery, though they made it clear that fighting germs shouldn’t be rushed. When both teams were done with Round 4, the majority of the comments were rooting for team Safeguard.
Bursting with excitement, Gloc-9 announced Safeguard as the winner of The Rap-rapan sa Global Handwashing Day. Gloc-9 praised team Safeguard in their ability to express the importance of practicing Safe Wash hand hygiene, “Hindi dapat mabilisan lang, wisik, punas lang, may tamang paraan. Doon talaga nagkatalo — sa paggamit ng Safeguard. Kaya walang binatbat si Fred D’ Germ.” Even Shanti Dope admitted that the Safeguard team made good points and he has changed his mind to practice Safe Wash.
Talk of the Town, Rap Battle of the Year
With much anticipation, Filipinos — rappers, frontliners, parents, and even their kids — tuned in to watch the rap battle of the year on handwashing. Netizens shared various reactions on the exchange of lines between Safeguard and Fred D’ Germ, dominating local trends during the Raprapan sa Global Handwashing Day. Inspired by the creative delivery of a timely message, Filipino netizens also wrote their own rap lines and posted videos, spreading the word on safe wash handwashing.
Days after the event, the #SafeWash Movement has piqued the interest of Filipinos. Many were proudly posting photos and videos of them practicing proper hand hygiene, calling the attention of their friends and loved ones to do the same as well. Even celebs and influencers have shared their reactions online, encouraging Filipinos to follow Safeguard’s call to join the Safe Wash Movement.
Fred D’ Germ seemed unstoppable, until Safeguard came into the picture. After releasing his rap track “Hugas Na Rin ‘Yan!” — concerned Safeguard rebutted with their own music video. Check it out and see how the Fred D’ Germ and Safeguard feud started.
Make Every Wash #SafeWash
To effectively get rid of illness causing bacteria, Safeguard advises the Filipino public to follow these simple tips when washing their hands. Wet your hands using clean water. Lather the front and back of both hands, between fingers, and under your fingernails with Safeguard liquid soap for at least 20 seconds. More germs are removed the longer you scrub. Once done scrubbing, rinse hands under clean, running water. Dry hands completely with a clean towel.
Safeguard believes that with every Filipino passing on the vision of proper hand hygiene education, Safe Wash can become the only way we know how to wash our hands. With high hopes, Safeguard continues with its mission in putting an end to “Pwede Na” handwashing habits, to ensure that every Filipino family is safe against 99.99% of germs causing bacteria through every handwash.
Relive and watch the Raprapan sa Global Handwashing Day through this link.
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Napakahalaga talaga na sundin ang tamang panghugas ng kamay dahil iyon na lamang ang maiaambag natin para masugpo ang virus na ito kaya ako sinisiguro ko talaga na safeguard ang sabon ng pamilya ko kasi feeling ko safe kami pag safeguard ang gamit namin.
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Indeed Mamu!kaya palagi tayong maghugas ng kamay with Safeguard 😍 #safewash
Tama mamu, dpat na po tlaga natin wakasan ang pagsasabi ng “pwede na” sa paghuhugas ng ating mga kamay. Lalo n apo ngayon pandemic. Dahil proper handwashing ang Mabisa natin panlaban sa anumang virus. At maganda po etong campaign ng safeguard. 😊 At kahit may pandemic man po o wala dapat natin matutunan ang tamang paghuhugas ng ating mga kamay. 😊
We must practice safe handwashing po talaga with the use of Safeguard
Wow pati mga kilalang tao nakijoin na din sa campaign ni safeguard upang mas malabanan si fred at talagang madaming ang maiinggannyo nito dahil mga kilalang artista ang andito masasabayan sila ng mga tao
Ang astig ng batuhan ng salita ng mga malalakas na rapper dito na sumali po dito kaya talagang mas naintindihan po natin ang kahalagahan ng tamang paghuhugas ng mga kamay..
Mas naipakita pa nila ang kahalagahan ng pag huhugas at pag papanatiling malinis mamu. Galing ng kombinasyon nila lakas makahijayat sa mga tao.my virus man o wala dapat na maging malinis .
Ang ganda Ng pamamaraan na ginawa para mapromote Ang proper handwashing habit, effective sya sa tulong Ng safeguard.#safewash
safeguard po gamit nmin lalo n po asawa ko ayw mag plit safeguard lng dw po.. ung mga anak ko butii po nasanay n araw araw po hugas lgii kamay😍
Napaka halaga talaga na alam natin ang proper handwash para sa safety ng ating pamilya. Ang ganda nitong campaign ng Safeguard para mas maging aware tayo sa tamang kalinisan ng kamay. Ang gagaling naman nila siguradong marami tayong matututunan sa campaign din nila nato.