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Philippine Harvest Online Lets You Buy Local Produce Delivered at Your Doorstep
April 27, 2020

Philippine Harvest Online Lets You Buy Local Produce Delivered at Your Doorstep

Due to COVID-19, the Philippine Harvest launched an online leg to continually support farmers and MSMEs while catering to the needs of Filipino Consumers.
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Cancels Visa Interviews Through May 31
April 27, 2020

U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Cancels Visa Interviews Through May 31

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines has announced on April 25 that they will be cancelling all immigrant and non-immigrant visa interviews that are scheduled until May 31, 2020.
Netflix Lets You Watch Full Feature Documentaries on Youtube for Free
November 20, 2020

Netflix Lets You Watch Full Feature Documentaries on Youtube for Free

As educational institutions have temporarily transferred to virtual teaching, Netflix has made some of its documentaries for free and readily accessible on Youtube.
Globe Theatre Streams Shakespeare’s Greatest Plays For Free On YouTube
May 25, 2022

Globe Theatre Streams Shakespeare’s Greatest Plays For Free On YouTube

Further, these Shakespeare plays will premiere on Globe Theatre's YouTube Channel every two weeks starting this month!
Toyota Motor Philippines Extends Help to Communities Amid COVID-19
April 24, 2020

Toyota Motor Philippines Extends Help to Communities Amid COVID-19

With the extension of the enhanced community quarantine in an effort to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation continues to help communities through special assistance and mobility support for their customers.
LIST: Coffee Shops Open for Takeout and Delivery Orders During ECQ
April 24, 2020

LIST: Coffee Shops Open for Takeout and Delivery Orders During ECQ

We have rounded up a list of coffee shops in the metro that accept takeout and delivery orders amid the enhanced community quarantine.
SSI Group Opens Online Operations for Select Brands
April 24, 2020

SSI Group Opens Online Operations for Select Brands

SSI Group of Companies has opened their online operations for select brands. The said online operation of their company will allow their customers to shop some of their favorite essentials while keeping themselves safe at home.
Enhanced Community Quarantine Extended in Metro Manila, Other ‘High-Risk’ Provinces
April 24, 2020

Enhanced Community Quarantine Extended in Metro Manila, Other ‘High-Risk’ Provinces

The second extension of the enhanced community quarantine on Metro Manila and other high-risk areas will last until May 15 until further reevaluation of the pandemic task force.
Nishikiken Food Product Now Available for Delivery Around Makati
April 23, 2020

Nishikiken Food Product Now Available for Delivery Around Makati

Nishikiken Food Product is now open for delivery services of their selected grocery products in Makati during the enhanced community quarantine.
Manmaru Japanese Restaurant Offers Authentic Japanese Comfort Food at Home
June 02, 2022

Manmaru Japanese Restaurant Offers Authentic Japanese Comfort Food at Home

Manmaru offers authentic Japanese comfort food like no other and they are quite known for their best aged Japanese beef.
Where to Order Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Online
June 16, 2020

Where to Order Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Online

To help you fill out your freezer for meat, poultry, and seafood, we have listed down online stores you can check out!
Legazpi Sunday Market Continues Its Operation Amid ECQ
April 21, 2020

Legazpi Sunday Market Continues Its Operation Amid ECQ

Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, shoppers can grab and purchase their kitchen needs until 11 a.m. only.
IATF Releases Full List of Authorized Persons Outside Residence
April 21, 2020

IATF Releases Full List of Authorized Persons Outside Residence

To help the public identify those who are allowed to go outside during the ECQ, the Inter-Agency Task Force–Joint Task Force Corona Virus Shield (IATF-JTF CVC) has released a full and simplified list of Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR) through the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 20, 2020

To keep you in the loop on the recent COVID-19 situation in the Philippines, Philippine Primer rounded up the latest updates you need to know.
Rapidé Promises Expert Service for your Convenience and Time
April 20, 2020

Rapidé Promises Expert Service for your Convenience and Time

The Rapidé Way keeps its customers on track with the processes of maintenance so that when a written estimate of the cost and promised finish time of the services are provided, customers are confident that their time is valued and only required services are to be implemented.
Japan Foundation Manila Offers Free Japanese Learning Materials Online
June 02, 2022

Japan Foundation Manila Offers Free Japanese Learning Materials Online

The Japan Foundation Manila (JFM) opened up a Japanese online learning site for self-study courses on Japanese Language and culture.
MMDA To Fine Motorists Who Violate ECQ Guidelines
June 02, 2022

MMDA To Fine Motorists Who Violate ECQ Guidelines

All motorists who fail to follow the ECQ guidelines set by the authorities will face respective fines.
Unakichi Offers Delivery and Take-Out Services During ECQ
April 17, 2020

Unakichi Offers Delivery and Take-Out Services During ECQ

Now, during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), you can still enjoy their dishes at home as they offer deliveries to Makati and BGC!
Pinoy Dengue Case Predictor Mapping System Wins 2019 NASA Global Hackathon
April 17, 2020

Pinoy Dengue Case Predictor Mapping System Wins 2019 NASA Global Hackathon

CirroLytix developed a forecasting model of dengue cases with the use of climate and digital data, as well as through pinpointing possible hotspots from satellite data—the Project AEDES.
Soga Miga Korean Dining Now Accepts Takeout and Delivery Amid ECQ
June 02, 2022

Soga Miga Korean Dining Now Accepts Takeout and Delivery Amid ECQ

Soga Miga is now offering their takeout and delivery menu for customers who want to satisfy their Korean barbeque cravings even at home.