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MRT-3 Launches Contact Tracing App
January 22, 2021

MRT-3 Launches Contact Tracing App

The MRT-3 digitized its manual contact tracing process through its MRT-3 Trace web application on January 18, 2021.
6 Grocery Stores To Visit In Manila For Your Next East Asian Feast
May 16, 2022

6 Grocery Stores To Visit In Manila For Your Next East Asian Feast

List of all East Asian grocery stores around the Metro for your next cooking feast.
Manila Metropolitan Theater Sets To Open
January 15, 2021

Manila Metropolitan Theater Sets To Open

The Manila Metropolitan Theater is getting ready to open this year.
BGC, Moovr PH launch First Bike and E-scooter Sharing Platform in PH
January 14, 2021

BGC, Moovr PH launch First Bike and E-scooter Sharing Platform in PH

Bonifacio Global City and Moovr PH launched the first ever bike and e-scooter sharing platform in the country.
Bohol With Love: The Bellevue Resort Offers All-in Package With Free RT-PCR Test
January 18, 2021

Bohol With Love: The Bellevue Resort Offers All-in Package With Free RT-PCR Test

The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts offers complimentary RT-PCR Test in their All-in package promo.
Boracay, El Nido Hit Condé Nast Top Beach List
January 12, 2021

Boracay, El Nido Hit Condé Nast Top Beach List

Condé Nast included Boracay and El Nido, Palawan in the 25 Best Island Beaches in the World: 2020 Readers' Choice Awards list
2021 Annual Report for Foreign Nationals Commences
January 11, 2021

2021 Annual Report for Foreign Nationals Commences

The Bureau of Immigration is reminding all foreign nationals in the Philippines to file their annual report until March 1 to avoid fines, imprisonment, or deportation.
Canceled: Sinulog 2021 Activities
January 11, 2021

Canceled: Sinulog 2021 Activities

Organizers decided to cancel all physical activities of the Sinulog Festival 2021 due to pandemic.
Japan Embassy Starts Accepting Applicants for 2021 MEXT Scholarship
January 08, 2021

Japan Embassy Starts Accepting Applicants for 2021 MEXT Scholarship

The Japanese Embassy's Japan Information and Culture Center is now accepting interested applicants for the 2021 MEXT Scholarship Program.
8 Restaurants That Debut Around Upscale Manila in 2020
January 08, 2021

8 Restaurants That Debut Around Upscale Manila in 2020

Finding a new place to eat and explore
DOT Offers Php 750 RT-PCR For Tourists at PCMC
January 08, 2021

DOT Offers Php 750 RT-PCR For Tourists at PCMC

DOT offers tourists half-price COVID-testing for Php 750 (RT-PCR) at PCMC.
Makati to Procure COVID-19 Vaccines for All Residents
January 05, 2021

Makati to Procure COVID-19 Vaccines for All Residents

Makati City Mayor Abby Binay announced via Twitter on Monday that the local government of Makati will soon distribute free COVID-19 vaccines for all its citizens.
Travel Restriction Guidelines for New COVID-19 Variant
May 16, 2022

Travel Restriction Guidelines for New COVID-19 Variant

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the expansion of entry travel restrictions starting midnight of January 3, 2021 for foreign passengers due to the reported new strain of COVID-19 that has recently plagued the United Kingdom.
New Clark International Airport Showcases The Best of Central Luzon
December 29, 2020

New Clark International Airport Showcases The Best of Central Luzon

The New Clark International Airport showcases the best of Central Luzon through its series of glorious peaks of Mt. Arayat to Zambales mountains that are evident in the interior design of vital sections of the airport.
Netflix Philippines: What’s New This January 2021
December 29, 2020

Netflix Philippines: What’s New This January 2021

It's time to welcome the new year with new and exciting titles from the top picks and films you can't miss to must-see series premiere and fun family titles, all courtesy of Netflix this month of January!
Skyway Stage 3 Scheduled For Soft Opening With Free Toll For One Month!
December 29, 2020

Skyway Stage 3 Scheduled For Soft Opening With Free Toll For One Month!

The much-awaited Skyway 3 project by the San Miguel Corporation (SMC), the country's longest elevated expressway, is soft-opening this vital link between southern and northern Luzon today, December 29, and they are making it free to motorists for one month!
LIST: Official 2021 Holidays in the Philippines
December 29, 2020

LIST: Official 2021 Holidays in the Philippines

Under Proclamation 986, the President signed and declared the regular holidays and special non-working days for the year 2021:
Metro Manila and Other Areas to Stay Under GCQ Until January 31
December 29, 2020

Metro Manila and Other Areas to Stay Under GCQ Until January 31

President Rodrigo Duterte announced on December 28 that Metro Manila and nine other areas in the country will remain under general community quarantine (GCQ) status until January 31, 2021.
City of Manila Hailed as the Most Competitive City in the PH
December 23, 2020

City of Manila Hailed as the Most Competitive City in the PH

The local government of Manila was awarded as the most competitive highly urbanized city in the Philippines during the 8th Regional Competitiveness Summit held last December 16.
New Normal Guide For Tourists Visiting Boracay Island
December 22, 2020

New Normal Guide For Tourists Visiting Boracay Island

Two months since Boracay re-opened its islands, the number of tourists visiting has increased on a daily basis. With the resumption of the tourism business on the island, several health and safety measures are being followed to ensure safe travel for everyone. Below is a guide for tourists planning to visit Boracay this holiday season!