News & Current Events

NCR returns to Alert Level 3 from Jan 3-15
January 03, 2022

NCR returns to Alert Level 3 from Jan 3-15

Metro Manila's alert level has been raised from Level 2 to Level 3 from Jan 3 to 15.
PH remains under Alert Level 2 until Jan 15
December 31, 2021

PH remains under Alert Level 2 until Jan 15

IATF is keeping the entire country under the Alert Level 2 status from Jan 1-15, 2022.
PIZZA AND FRIES: Shakey’s Acquires Potato Corner
December 29, 2021

PIZZA AND FRIES: Shakey’s Acquires Potato Corner

The Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc acquires the well-known Filipino food kiosk Potato Corner.
Welcome 2022 with a Bang in BGC
December 29, 2021

Welcome 2022 with a Bang in BGC

Onwardsand upwards for 2022!
Cloudy skies, rainshowers prevail over PH this Tuesday
December 28, 2021

Cloudy skies, rainshowers prevail over PH this Tuesday

The shear line, ITCZ, and Northeast Monsoon bring cloudy skies, rains, and thunderstorms all over the country today Dec 28, 2021.
LOOK: Newly renovated Manila Zoo to reopen on Dec 30
December 27, 2021

LOOK: Newly renovated Manila Zoo to reopen on Dec 30

The city government of Manila announced that the newly renovated Manila Zoo will reopen next week, Dec. 30.
Local Airline To Prioritize Relief Distribution Teams; Limits Cebu, Siargao Commercial Flights
December 23, 2021

Local Airline To Prioritize Relief Distribution Teams; Limits Cebu, Siargao Commercial Flights

Cebu Pacific will prioritize relief distribution teams in their flights to and from Cebu and Siargao following the destructive wake of Typhoon Odette in parts of Visayas and Mindanao.
PH remains under Alert Level 2 until Dec 31
December 15, 2021

PH remains under Alert Level 2 until Dec 31

The Philippines will remain under Alert Level 2 until the end of 2021
LOOK: Pantone Releases the ‘Color of The Year’ for 2022
December 16, 2021

LOOK: Pantone Releases the ‘Color of The Year’ for 2022

The Pantone Color Institute releases the shade of color for 2022.
DFA: ‘Unclaimed Passports’ from Dec 2020 to be disposed in Jan 2022
December 10, 2021

DFA: ‘Unclaimed Passports’ from Dec 2020 to be disposed in Jan 2022

The Department of Foreign Affairs reminded the public that all unclaimed passports from Dec 2020 or earlier will be disposed of next year.
UP: ‘No UPCAT’ still for AY 2022-2023 due to pandemic
December 10, 2021

UP: ‘No UPCAT’ still for AY 2022-2023 due to pandemic

The University of the Philippines suspends the UPCAT for AY 2022-2023.
MUSEUM DATES: The Artinformal Gallery in Makati Reopens on Dec 9
December 03, 2021

MUSEUM DATES: The Artinformal Gallery in Makati Reopens on Dec 9

The Artinformal welcomes back art lovers as they reopen their museum on Dec 9.
COMELEC: Google to Pause Election Ads in PH Amid Campaign Period
December 03, 2021

COMELEC: Google to Pause Election Ads in PH Amid Campaign Period

Google will not accept election ads in PH during the campaign period in 2022.
IATF changes testing, quarantine protocols for arriving passengers
December 03, 2021

IATF changes testing, quarantine protocols for arriving passengers

IATF set new testing and quarantine protocols for arriving passengers from areas in the “green” and “yellow” lists starting Dec 3.
TRAVEL BAN: IATF halts plan to reopen PH to foreign tourists
November 29, 2021

TRAVEL BAN: IATF halts plan to reopen PH to foreign tourists

The Bureau of Immigration announces that the Inter-Agency Task Force has suspended the reopening of PH for foreign tourists due to a new variant alert.
Govt expands ‘red list’ to combat Omicron variant threat
November 29, 2021

Govt expands ‘red list’ to combat Omicron variant threat

The Philippines has imposed travel restrictions to Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy to stop the new Omicron variant from entering the country.
LOOK: Nov 29, Dec 1 of nat’l vax drive still working holidays
November 24, 2021

LOOK: Nov 29, Dec 1 of nat’l vax drive still working holidays

NTF announced that Nov. 29 and Dec 1 are working holidays.
PAGASA: Expect scattered rains across PH due to Amihan
November 24, 2021

PAGASA: Expect scattered rains across PH due to Amihan

Amihan affects Northern and Central Luzon, while the Intertropical Convergence Zone prevails over Mindanao.
IATF shortens quarantine period for returning Filipinos
November 22, 2021

IATF shortens quarantine period for returning Filipinos

IATF shortens the hotel quarantine period for fully vaccinated returning overseas Filipinos to three days.
LIST: The top dogs in the May 2022 vice presidential race
November 20, 2021

LIST: The top dogs in the May 2022 vice presidential race

Our future is in their hands so vote wisely.