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Malacañang Announces Travel Pass For Essential Outbound Travel Aren’t Needed
September 29, 2020

Malacañang Announces Travel Pass For Essential Outbound Travel Aren’t Needed

Essential outbound travels that involve employment, education, medical, humanitarian, and essential business aren't required a travel pass but on the other hand, non-essential outbound travel remains suspended
Boracay to Reopen for Tourists Starting October 1
September 28, 2020

Boracay to Reopen for Tourists Starting October 1

After months of lockdown and quarantine measures, Boracay Island will be reopening to accept tourists and travelers starting October 1. According to the Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, the reopening of Boracay signals “a gathering momentum for domestic tourism all over the country”—a move to jumpstart the Philippines’ domestic tourism since the pandemic. She also added that the resumption of tourism businesses on the island would still follow several measures in place. In a special meeting held with Aklan Governor Florencio Miraflores last September 22, the Boracay Interagency Task Force (BITF) approved the reopening of Boracay to travelers from areas under the general community quarantine (GCQ). This is in addition to tourists coming from Western […]
GrabFood Now Operates 24/7 Again
September 17, 2020

GrabFood Now Operates 24/7 Again

You can now order from GrabFood round-the-clock!
DOT Now Allows Staycations in GCQ Areas
September 14, 2020

DOT Now Allows Staycations in GCQ Areas

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has approved staycations in hotels in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) as a bid to gradually restart tourism activities in the country.
Davao City Recognized as Cacao Capital of the Philippines
September 10, 2020

Davao City Recognized as Cacao Capital of the Philippines

Over the years of being the region's major producer of cacao beans, Davao City in Mindanao is officially distinguished as Cacao Capital of the Philippines!
Face Shields Now Mandatory in Malls and Commercial Establishments
August 27, 2020

Face Shields Now Mandatory in Malls and Commercial Establishments

To further reduce the risk of exposure to the virus when outside, the government now mandates the public to wear face shields, apart from face masks, not only in public transport vehicles but also in commercial establishments like malls and office spaces as well.
Metro Manila and 4 Nearby Provinces Reverts Back to GCQ Until August 31
August 19, 2020

Metro Manila and 4 Nearby Provinces Reverts Back to GCQ Until August 31

The National Capital Region (NCR) and areas of Bulacan Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will revert back to a less restrictive general community quarantine (GCQ) effective from today until August 31.
Duterte Reimposes MECQ in Metro Manila and Other Areas From August 4 to 18
August 03, 2020

Duterte Reimposes MECQ in Metro Manila and Other Areas From August 4 to 18

Updated as of August 3, 2020 In a late-night public address on Sunday, President Rodrigo Duterte announced that Metro Manila and provinces of Laguna, Rizal, Cavite, and Bulacan will be reverted to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) starting August 4 to 18. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) core members on August 2, 2020. /IMAGE Presidential Photo by King Rodriguez Duterte approved the recommendation of his Cabinet members to return to a more stringent quarantine status after at least 80 medical associations representing thousands of doctors signed a letter asking the government to revert Manila to enhanced community quarantine […]
SM Pampanga Opens PH’s First Drive-in Cinema on July 31
July 30, 2020

SM Pampanga Opens PH’s First Drive-in Cinema on July 31

The first of the many drive-in cinemas that will open in the Philippines is well underway at SM City Pampanga.
Highlights of President Duterte’s 5th State of the Nation Address
July 28, 2020

Highlights of President Duterte’s 5th State of the Nation Address

President Rodrigo Duterte has delivered his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday, July 27, at the Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City in front of a limited audience of key Congress and Cabinet officials.
Palawan Hailed as 2020’s Best Island in the World
July 14, 2020

Palawan Hailed as 2020’s Best Island in the World

A four-time winner of the world's best island award, Palawan garnered a total score of 94.83 in the survey placing it at No. 1 spot in Travel + Leisure's Best Island in the World 2020 list.
Non-Essential Travel Now Allowed for Filipinos as IATF Lifts Ban
July 09, 2020

Non-Essential Travel Now Allowed for Filipinos as IATF Lifts Ban

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has announced that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) lifted the ban on non-essential travel of Filipinos across the country and abroad.
July 07, 2020

NAIA Terminal 3 To Resume Flight Operations on July 8

International flight operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 will resume starting July 8.
LTO Temporarily Suspends Issuance of Student-Driver’s Permit
July 01, 2020

LTO Temporarily Suspends Issuance of Student-Driver’s Permit

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) suspends the issuance of student-driver permits starting from today, July 1.
Duterte Announces New Quarantine Classifications Effective Until June 15
July 01, 2020

Duterte Announces New Quarantine Classifications Effective Until June 15

President Rodrigo Duterte announced the implementation of new quarantine classifications with an updated list of areas that will take effect for two weeks starting July 1 to 15.
LIST: Modern PUJ and City Bus Routes in Metro Manila Post ECQ
June 25, 2020

LIST: Modern PUJ and City Bus Routes in Metro Manila Post ECQ

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has come up with "a partial, gradual, calculated, and in phases approach in providing mobility to commuters" to be carried out as public transportation resumes.
Tourist Destinations Boracay and Coron Reopen for Local Tourists
June 24, 2020

Tourist Destinations Boracay and Coron Reopen for Local Tourists

Popular spots like Boracay in Malay, Aklan, and Coron in Palawan have now opened their doors to local tourists!
June 23, 2020

CAAP Releases List of Airports with LGU Clearance to Resume Commercial Flights

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) released a full list of airports in the country that were granted approval from respective local government units (LGUs) to resume operations of commercial flights.
PRRD Extends GCQ in Metro Manila and Other Areas Until June 30
June 17, 2020

PRRD Extends GCQ in Metro Manila and Other Areas Until June 30

President Rodrigo Duterte approved the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases' (IATF) recommendation to extend the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) classification in Metro Manila and other areas until June 30.
What You Need to Know About the ‘New Normal’ in the Philippines
June 14, 2020

What You Need to Know About the ‘New Normal’ in the Philippines

Under the revised guidelines of the IATF, an area is said to be under the new normal "if the community quarantine implemented has transitioned into modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) which is the most relaxed community quarantined implemented by the government."