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PAGASA: Colder days ahead in Metro Manila until March
January 21, 2022

PAGASA: Colder days ahead in Metro Manila until March

In the latest weather report of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the temperature in Metro Manila dipped to a new record low since the onset of the northeast monsoon or amihan and may even fall further until the end of this weather system by around late March. The temperature dipped to 19°C at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, lower than the 19.7°C record low on January 16 this year as amihan is surging,  PAGASA weather forecaster Ana Clauren announced during the weather forecast. IMAGE from Unsplash “It’s possible for Metro Manila to experience even lower temperatures during forthcoming amihan surges,” she said. Clauren said such surges can be expected as northeast monsoon […]
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3 CAR provinces, N. Samar shift to Alert Level 4 until Jan. 31

Kalinga, Ifugao, Mountain Province, and Northern Samar is now under the stricter Alert Level 4 starting today January 21
Gov’t launches ‘Resbakuna sa Botika’ in pharmacies as vaccination sites
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Gov’t launches ‘Resbakuna sa Botika’ in pharmacies as vaccination sites

The Philippine Government has started utilizing major pharmacies in NCR as additional vaccination sites.
LOOK: Makati City Offers Free Covid-19 Tests for Residents
January 19, 2022

LOOK: Makati City Offers Free Covid-19 Tests for Residents

Makati City announced on Monday a Covid-19 tests for its residents.
CAAP-Bicol enforces ‘no vax, no entry’ policy at Bicol International Airport, other satellite airports
January 18, 2022

CAAP-Bicol enforces ‘no vax, no entry’ policy at Bicol International Airport, other satellite airports

CAAP-Bicol has implemented the "no vaccination, no entry" policy at the Bicol International Airport and other satellite airports in the Bicol region.
‘DEAR BOOKWORMS’: 3 Fully Booked Branches are Saying Goodbye
January 17, 2022

‘DEAR BOOKWORMS’: 3 Fully Booked Branches are Saying Goodbye

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Metro Manila, other areas stay under Alert Level 3 until Jan 31
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Metro Manila, other areas stay under Alert Level 3 until Jan 31

Metro Manila will stay under Alert Level 3 until Jan. 31 amid the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Guidelines for 2022 Annual Report for Foreign Nationals
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Guidelines for 2022 Annual Report for Foreign Nationals

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminds all foreign nationals registered with the agency to file their annual report as required under the 1950 Alien Registration Act.
Nograles: Gov’t to escalate Metro Manila to Alert Level 4 if hospitalization rate rises
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Nograles: Gov’t to escalate Metro Manila to Alert Level 4 if hospitalization rate rises

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Ayala Malls promotes sustainable commute through the launch of public electric shuttles
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Ayala Malls promotes sustainable commute through the launch of public electric shuttles

Ayala Malls, Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc., and Global Electric Transportation launched a sustainable way of transportation by installing public electric shuttles at Ayala Malls' The 30th and Ayala Malls Circuit.
Star City to reopen on Jan 14
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Star City to reopen on Jan 14

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DepEd defers pilot Face-to-Face classes in NCR due to COVID-19 surge
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DepEd defers pilot Face-to-Face classes in NCR due to COVID-19 surge

The Department of Education announced that Face-to-Face pilot classes in NCR is suspended due to COVID-19 threat.
NTF approves suspension of Traslacion 2022
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NTF approves suspension of Traslacion 2022

The National Task Force Against COVID-19 approved the recommendation to suspend the Traslacion this 2022.
PSA: Portion of Roxas Blvd will be closed for 3 months
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PSA: Portion of Roxas Blvd will be closed for 3 months

The MMDA announced that Roxas Blvd will be closed for three months due to repair needs at the Libertad Pumping Station.
Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal to be placed under Alert Level 3 from Jan 5-15
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Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal to be placed under Alert Level 3 from Jan 5-15

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MMDA: NCR Mayors to impose ‘enhanced restrictions’ for unvaxxed individuals
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MMDA: NCR Mayors to impose ‘enhanced restrictions’ for unvaxxed individuals

The MMDA announced the unanimous decision of NCR mayors to impose stricter restrictions toward unvaxxed individuals due to the sudden surged of COVID-19 cases.
NCR returns to Alert Level 3 from Jan 3-15
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NCR returns to Alert Level 3 from Jan 3-15

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GREAT DEALS: Hotel Okura Manila joins Japan Airlines in a Special Campaign
January 01, 2022

GREAT DEALS: Hotel Okura Manila joins Japan Airlines in a Special Campaign

As the world goes back to normal slowly but surely, the Hotel Okura Manila and Japan Airlines (Manila) have joined forces to give their members a luxurious experience through their newest campaign. This campaign is in-line with Hotel Okura Manila’s reopening last December 28. In partnership with JAL Manila, they launched “JAL Mileage Bank Special Offer” that allows members to earn/use points and/or have fine-dining experience in Hotel Okura’s “Yamazato” and “Yawaragi”. Japan Airlines/IMAGE from Hotel Okura Manila The campaign period starts from December 28, 2021  to March 31, 2022. For those who stayed at Hotel Okura Manila during the campaign period and those who use the experience the “Yamazato” […]
PH remains under Alert Level 2 until Jan 15
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PH remains under Alert Level 2 until Jan 15

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