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May 21, 2022

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.

July 27, 2020

Toyota Motor Philippines Launches The New Toyota Vios

Leading car manufacturer Toyota Motor Philippines has officially unveiled the 2020 update of its best-selling, locally made passenger car—the New Toyota Vios.

October 16, 2020

Where to Sell Pre-Loved Clothes, Appliances, and Other Items Online

If you are looking for ways to dispose of those pre-loved items easily apart from having a garage sale, here are online sites that you can visit should you decide to sell your pre-owned items.

July 20, 2020

Artinformal Galleries in Makati and Greenhills Reopen

After weeks of community quarantine, ArtInformal has announced the reopening of their Makati and Greenhills galleries.

July 17, 2020

Toyota Provides Free Booking Service App to P2P Commuters

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation will be providing a free booking service application—SWATRide, for point-to-point buses plying the UP Town Center - Glorietta 3 route from July 20 to October 20, 2020.

October 16, 2020

LIST: Salons and Barbershops in Metro Manila Open For The New Normal of Beauty and Pampering

As the Philippine economy slowly re-opens, many establishments from food to necessities and even hair care services are starting to adjust to the new normal. In the recently updated guidelines, Malacañang released last July 7, all haircuts and treatments are now allowed under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ).

October 16, 2020

LIST: Fitness Establishments Offering Virtual Classes on Physical Training, Yoga, and Dancing

Continue or even start your fitness sessions at home with the help of these establishments!

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.

July 14, 2020

Shop Online at Shangri-La Plaza Through JoyRide and MyKuya Apps

The Shang has teamed up with delivery apps JoyRide and MyKuya to help bring Shang brands and products straight to shoppers’ doorsteps.

July 10, 2020

UNIQLO to Officially Open Its Online Store With an Online Event on July 16

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, is set to officially launch its online store in an online live event through UNIQLO’s Facebook page on July 16, 2020.

October 16, 2020

LIST: Bike Shops and Cycling Stores in the Metro

For those who want to try biking to get to places in the new normal, we have listed stores in the metro that not only sell bike units but also parts and the proper gear and apparel for riding.

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 08, 2020

Shake Shack’s Chick’n Shack Sandwich Arrives in Manila Branches on July 10

The Chick’n Shack, Shake Shack’s celebrated chicken sandwich, lands in the two Manila Shacks, Central Square and Mega Fashion Hall, starting Friday, July 10th.

November 13, 2020

Asian Eye Institute Provides Virtual Consultations and Eye Care Essentials Delivery for Patients Amid GCQ

The Asian Eye Institute is offering alternative services that can be done in the comforts of patients' homes including virtual consultations with their expert and reputable doctors and delivery of eye care essentials.

October 27, 2020

LIST: 7 Useful Applications for Virtual Meetings

Because we know that remote work is mostly observed nowadays, we listed down applications your team can use in conducting meetings.

May 18, 2022

LIST: Where to Shop for Clothes and Fashion Items Online

Here are some brands that have their own mobile applications where you can safely shop from home for fashion items to your heart's content.

July 02, 2020

Mercato Central Opens Cloud Kitchen for Online Delivery

Bonifacio Global City's iconic night food market, Mercato Centrale, opened its very own cloud kitchen portal where customers can order ready-to-eat meals from a roaster of home-based vendors perfect for home delivery.

May 23, 2022

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.

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.

June 30, 2020

Cook Your Own Ramen at Home With Ramen Nagi’s Ramen to Go Boxes

Whip up a delectable bowl (or two!) of your favorite Ramen Nagi ramen right at your home with their Ramen to Go boxes!