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MMDA to launch online database of traffic violators on May 3
May 05, 2016

MMDA to launch online database of traffic violators on May 3

To further improve the traffic system in the metro, The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to launch an online database of traffic violators who will be apprehended by the “no contact apprehension policy.”     Through the website named “May Huli Ba?,” motorists can now see if they have committed a traffic violation through a Google spreadsheet, which will contain the plate numbers of vehicles monitored by CCTV cameras placed along major thoroughfares in Manila. This spreadsheet will include details such as location, date, time, and the MMDA action towards the violation. According to MMDA chairman Emerson Carlos, this database will help motorists verify the violations and also, it […]
Bitten: Zika Virus 101
May 01, 2016

Bitten: Zika Virus 101

Viral outbreaks are nothing new to the modern world: the H1N1 or swine flu pandemic of 2009, the Ebola outbreak of 2014, and most recently, the Zika virus outbreak. Zika has been causing a scare across the globe, with pregnant women, specifically the unborn child, being the most vulnerable. Amidst all this, Zika is one of the rare outbreaks were people do not have that much information. MPHonline, in cooperation with the United States Center for Disease Control, US National Library of Medicine, and the World Health Organization, have come up with a handy infographic for the benefit of everyone.   ZIKA 101. Infographic courtesy of MPHonline. Source: MPHOnline.org  
A Special Mother’s Day Celebration Awaits at Hotel Jen Manila
April 29, 2016

A Special Mother’s Day Celebration Awaits at Hotel Jen Manila

Hotel Jen Manila is all set to make your Mother’s Day celebration special!     Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of May 2016, you may book your mom in a Deluxe Room for only PHP 4,320 ++per night. This exclusive offer comes with a buffet breakfast good for two (2) at Latitude, one (1) complimentary lunch at Kitsho or Latitude, a voucher which entitles mom a free cocktail or mocktail plus a Mother’s Day Platter at Windows By The Bay and Jen’s special gift for mom. On May 8, 2016, expect our Latitude buffet spread to be extraordinary as we highlight Filipino heirloom dishes. These specialties are known to be […]
UNIQLO Philippines celebrates 4th Anniversary, opens special site
April 29, 2016

UNIQLO Philippines celebrates 4th Anniversary, opens special site

It’s been four years since Uniqlo established their first store, can you believe it?      In celebration of its 4th anniversary, popular clothing brand Uniqlo has prepared amazing deals for their loyal customers and avid supporters. They recently launched their special website, showing limited offers and exclusive promos, which are available at all stores nationwide from April 29 to May 2. Limited edition mugs will also be given to those with a minimum purchase of P2,500, and 10% off to SM Advantage card holders. Not only that, they have also tied up with Grab to give you 2 GrabTaxi rides with zero booking fee, just use the code UNIQLO4. […]
Election Day declared as a special non-working holiday
April 27, 2016

Election Day declared as a special non-working holiday

After weeks of waiting, it has been made official. May 9, 2016 is now a special non-working holiday.   IT IS NOW OFFICIAL. May 9, Election Day is a special non-working holiday. Photo courtesy of Inquirer.net.   Malacañang announced early on Wednesday, April 27 that May 9 has been declared a special non-working holiday through the signing of Proclamation 1254, which the President signed on Monday, April 25. The proclamation read “Monday, 9 May 2016 should be declared a special public (non-working) holiday to enable the people to properly exercise their right of suffrage.” Workers who will report for work on that day will get 1.3 times their daily rate. […]
Newest route for P2P buses from Alabang to Makati, officially launched
April 25, 2016

Newest route for P2P buses from Alabang to Makati, officially launched

Are you one of those commuters who go a long way from the South to Makati every single day? We have good news for you!   P2P ALABANG-MAKATI. RRCG buses will now offer transport from Alabang Town Center to Greenbelt effective April 26. (Photo grabbed from Alabang Town Center’s Facebook page)   As part of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB)’s effort to modernize and improve the public utility vehicle system, Point to Point (P2P) bus service has officially launched Alabang-Makati as its newest route this April 26. The operator RRCG transport will be having its pickup point at Alabang […]
PiliPinas Debates 2016: the third and final Presidential Debate
April 25, 2016

PiliPinas Debates 2016: the third and final Presidential Debate

It all boiled down to one last debate. Pangasinan was the location, and all five presidents were present at the third and final leg of PiliPinas Debates 2016: The Presidential Debate. Questions were asked, answers were given, and Filipinos were given one last chance to decide on who they will vote for come May 9.   ALL PRESENT. The five presidential candidates for this year’s national elections after they’ve given their final statements. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Cellona via ABS-CBN News.   The third and final leg, lead by ABS-CBN and the Manila Bulletin in cooperation with the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP), was a town hall-style debate, […]
MetroMart officially launches in the Philippines
April 27, 2016

MetroMart officially launches in the Philippines

Shopping’s now made more convenient for you. Just this April, MetroMart officially launched here in the Philippines, which will be offering on-demand delivery services in Makati, Bonifacio Gobal City, Mandaluyong, and portions of Pasig and Taguig.   Don’t we all dream of having someone to shop of us? With MetroMart, say no more!   MetroMart is an online delivery service where customers can purchase items conveniently just through their website. In as fast as 90 minutes, MetroMart will deliver these products right at your doorstep! Now, you don’t have to get stuck in traffic every time you want to go to the mall. What you need to know about MetroMart […]
80’s Music icon Prince found dead
April 22, 2016

80’s Music icon Prince found dead

The music industry mourns anew as another one of its greats passed away on April 21 (April 22 in Manila).   REST IN PEACE. Prince performing at Coachella in 2008. Photo courtesy of Scott Penner via flickr.   According to a report from CNN, music icon Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson, was found unresponsive inside an elevator at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful; he was pronounced dead at 10:07 a.m. He was 57. Prince was known as a solo act. Most of his albums were credited as being “produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Prince.” Some of his biggest albums were 1999 (1982), […]
Visa-free travel to Japan is not true, says Japan Embassy to PHL
April 21, 2016

Visa-free travel to Japan is not true, says Japan Embassy to PHL

JAPAN VISA. Beware of false news circulating around social media re visa-free travel in Japan. Photo grabbed from slouchingsomewhere.wordpress.com   A news article has been circulating around social media stating that Japan has lifted its visa requirement to nationals in countries such as Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam. But according to Embassy of Japan to the Philippines, the article is false news. In a post to their website, Japan Embassy has made it clear that “Japan has not lifted the visa requirements for nationals of the Philippines, Indonesia and Viet Nam contrary to the recent reports.” Also, to avoid further confusion, ABSCBN News has already put an Editor’s note in the article, […]
#FB4PH: Facebook opens office in the Philippines
April 21, 2016

#FB4PH: Facebook opens office in the Philippines

Facebook is arguably the most visited website in the Philippines. 91% of internet users in the Philippines use it to logon to Facebook; with the social media giant launching an office in Manila, people may soon find themselves asking how they can work for Facebook.   #FB4PH. Filipinos who have wanted to work for the social media giant might just get their chance.   According to a report from Inquirer.net, no less than Facebook Vice President for Asia Pacific Dan Neary made the announcement at a program held in Makati earlier today, April 21. In his Facebook account, Neary said “Filipinos have been sharing the unique moments that matter on […]
OneRepublic at MTV Music Evolution Manila
April 21, 2016

OneRepublic at MTV Music Evolution Manila

MTV, in cooperation with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, is back at it again with the award-winning MTV Music Evolution Manila, and this time they’re bringing in the big guns.   ONEREPUBLIC IS BACK!!! Yes, they’re back in the Philippines for one night! (Photo courtesy of MTV)   OneRepublic comes in as the first of many international acts to be included in the lineup. Known for their hits “Counting Stars,” “Secrets,” “Feel Again,” and “Love Runs Out,” the group last performed on Philippine shores in 2013. On Friday, June 24, 2016, MTV will gather the most iconic music artists from around the globe including the hottest acts from in […]
Michelin Style Dining at I’m Angus Steakhouse a success
April 21, 2016

Michelin Style Dining at I’m Angus Steakhouse a success

Michelin-style dinners are usually hard to find since they don’t give out Michelin stars to chefs. It’s for this reason that events like the Michelin Style Dining at I’m Angus Steakhouse are must-attend events for any food aficionado.   ONE-NIGHT MICHELIN DINING. A successful event indeed.   Mr. Werber Berger, CEO of Werdenberg Group of Companies and Santis Delicatessen, gave everyone who attended a gastronomic treat last April 14 at I’m Angus Steak House as they enjoyed a five-course dinner prepared by Michelin Star awarded Chef Thomas Heinrich. The event saw a lot of success even before the date itself. It was already fully booked by the 2nd day of […]
5 things you shouldn’t miss at the World Street Food Congress
April 20, 2016

5 things you shouldn’t miss at the World Street Food Congress

Street food defines a country’s culture and history. It connects with the masses, and represents what the average person eats on a daily basis. No other event highlights this better than the World Street Food Congress, happening from today till Sunday, April 24.   PREPARE FOR LONG yet oh-so-worth-it lines.   If you’re in BGC during the 5-day food extravaganza, here are 5 plus 1 things you should not miss:   1. Pepita’s Kitchen’s Spicy Paella Lechon. Dubbed as the Lechon Queen, Pepita’s Kitchen definitely came to the event prepared with their specialty: the Spicy Paella Lechon. It may not be served on elaborate plates, but the suckling pig on […]
PETA: Here are some tips to protect animals from summer heat
April 20, 2016

PETA: Here are some tips to protect animals from summer heat

PETA OFFERS TIPS TO SAFEGUARD ANIMALS DURING HOT SUMMER WEATHER Animal Rights Group Warns Against Leaving Animal Companions in Parked Cars     Manila—People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia receives reports every year about animals who experience horrifying deaths after being left in hot cars during the summer months. As temperatures around the country soar, PETA is offering urgent guidelines for taking care of animal companions during hot weather. On a 25-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can rise to between 37 and 50 degrees in just minutes, and on a 32-degree day, interior temperatures can reach as high as 71 degrees in less than […]
MRT-7 construction begins today
April 20, 2016

MRT-7 construction begins today

Workers and residents of Quezon City, Caloocan City, Bulacan and nearby areas may soon find themselves traveling between both cities faster as construction work for the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) begins today.   AND SO IT BEGINS. Construction has finally begun for the MRT-7.   “The long-awaited MRT-7 will serve commuters who ply the heavily congested Commonwealth Avenue area for work and school on a daily basis. The new railway system will not only significantly lessen travel time along this corridor, but also help decongest traffic in Caloocan and NLEX,” said DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya. MRT-7, a joint project of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and […]
Neutrogena: Invest in your skin
April 19, 2016

Neutrogena: Invest in your skin

  Summer in the Philippines usually means extensive heat and beautiful beaches, and when there are beaches, tan lines are usually what people are aiming for. But not everyone are lucky enough to get that perfect tan, some lead to sun burns. Neutrogena has the solution for that! Wanting you to invest in your skin, Neutrogena has launched their line of Hydro Boost to help increase the water content of your skin and lock in moisture. An ingredient called hyaluronic acid is the secret to their products that hydrates your skin and restores the moisture. Under Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost line are: 1. Hydro Boost Gel Cream that helps fight dullness, […]
#LetInTheGoodness with Arla Cheesy Spread!
April 19, 2016

#LetInTheGoodness with Arla Cheesy Spread!

We’ve got some cheesy news for you: The ‘realest’ cheese is now in the Philippines!   Taste real cheesy goodness with Arla   Cheese is a staple Filipino favorite especially that it’s versatile—you can have it for breakfast, lunch, merienda, and dinner as well. It has consistently won the hearts of many foodies, especially that it can easily be transformed into something that will make a food more delicious through its flavor. As a consumer, you’d think that the cheese you see in grocery stores may just be the same and they only differ in brands. However, that is not really the case: some of them may not be real […]
Brillante Mendoza’s Ma’ Rosa competes at Cannes
April 18, 2016

Brillante Mendoza’s Ma’ Rosa competes at Cannes

Brillante Mendoza is set to represent the Philippines anew at the 69th Cannes Film Festival, set for May 11 – 22.   MENDOZA IS AT IT AGAIN as his film Ma’ Rosa was included in the Main Competition of one of the world’s largest film festivals. (Photos courtesy of Festival de Cannes – Page Officielle and Filippinsk Film Festival official page)   One of his latest films, Ma’ Rosa, was selected as part of the Main Competition last April 14. Ma’ Rosa stars Jaclyn Jose, Julio Diaz, Andi Eigenmann, Felix Roco, and Jomari Angeles. Ma’ Rosa is about the lives of husband and wife Rosa and Nestor, who use their […]
#PrayForKumamoto: Magnitude 7.3 quake damages Southern Japan
April 18, 2016

#PrayForKumamoto: Magnitude 7.3 quake damages Southern Japan

MAGNITUDE 7.3. A more powerful quake struck Kumamoto once again as several houses and buildings were left destroyed, leaving thousands of people homeless. (Photo via japantimes.co.jp)   A total of 32 people were killed and 1,000 injured were reported as a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Kumamoto City in Southern Japan, which was just recently struck by a 6.2 quake just two days before according to latest reports. Buildings and other infrastructures collapsed in the town of Mashiki as the quake hit the town at 1:25 am, making it more powerful than the recent quake that hit the same region, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. According to reports, a number […]