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PAGASA: Colder days ahead in Metro Manila until March
January 24, 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 […]
3 CAR provinces, N. Samar shift to Alert Level 4 until Jan. 31
January 21, 2022

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
January 20, 2022

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
April 22, 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

The Fully Booked store announced that three of their branches are now closed permenantly.
Check out these Wonderfully Wizardly Airbnb Stays
January 14, 2022

Check out these Wonderfully Wizardly Airbnb Stays

Aren't these Airbnb listings magical?
Metro Manila, other areas stay under Alert Level 3 until Jan 31
January 14, 2022

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.
Why “Our Fresh Harvest” is a Haven for Seafood Lovers
April 30, 2024

Why “Our Fresh Harvest” is a Haven for Seafood Lovers

Our Fresh Harvest offers fresh seafood products such as shrimp, tilapia, milk fish, among others.
LIST: Restaurants to contact when you need good food delivered to your home
March 26, 2024

LIST: Restaurants to contact when you need good food delivered to your home

Go on, treat yourself to something speacial... at home.
Nograles: Gov’t to escalate Metro Manila to Alert Level 4 if hospitalization rate rises
January 10, 2022

Nograles: Gov’t to escalate Metro Manila to Alert Level 4 if hospitalization rate rises

Malacañang is ready to escalate the alert level status in Metro Manila should the healthcare utilization rate exceeds the 70 percent threshold.
Ayala Malls promotes sustainable commute through the launch of public electric shuttles
January 07, 2022

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.
Let’s Cook: Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp
April 30, 2024

Let’s Cook: Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp

Impress family and friends alike with this wonderful shrimp recipe.
Star City to reopen on Jan 14
January 06, 2022

Star City to reopen on Jan 14

Star City announced that it would have a soft opening on January 14.
DepEd defers pilot Face-to-Face classes in NCR due to COVID-19 surge
January 05, 2022

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
January 05, 2022

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
January 04, 2022

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
January 04, 2022

Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal to be placed under Alert Level 3 from Jan 5-15

Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal will be placed under Alert Level 3 from Jan 5 - 15 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
MMDA: NCR Mayors to impose ‘enhanced restrictions’ for unvaxxed individuals
January 04, 2022

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
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.