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Hotel Okura Manila Launches Japanese Cuisine Takeout Service
June 15, 2020

Hotel Okura Manila Launches Japanese Cuisine Takeout Service

Hotel Okura Manila is offering its Japanese cuisine for pick-up and takeout service called Okura At Home.
LIST: Malls and Shopping Centers Open in Metro Manila Amid GCQ
June 05, 2020

LIST: Malls and Shopping Centers Open in Metro Manila Amid GCQ

Here's a list of malls in Metro Manila that have re-opened amid the General Community Quaranting for your shopping needs.
Local Airlines Resume Commercial Flights This June
June 04, 2020

Local Airlines Resume Commercial Flights This June

Local airline companies will be gradually resuming their commercial flights after two months of temporary stopping operations due to the COVID-19 threat.
Spotify Records a Spike of Listeners for Tunes Perfect for Home-Based Activities
June 02, 2020

Spotify Records a Spike of Listeners for Tunes Perfect for Home-Based Activities

As per the data that Spotify has drawn between April 17 to May 17, 2020, listeners are soundtracking activities that encompass gardening, homeschooling, painting, and dyeing their hair.
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 30, 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.
Little Tokyo’s Ramen Shimada Now Available for Take-out and Delivery
April 30, 2020

Little Tokyo’s Ramen Shimada Now Available for Take-out and Delivery

Located in Makati's Little Tokyo, Ramen Shimada now offers takeout and delivery services to satisfy your cravings!
LIST: Office, Hardware, Tech Shops That Are Open for Delivery
May 25, 2022

LIST: Office, Hardware, Tech Shops That Are Open for Delivery

Several shops have opened their doors for delivery services that you can call should you have the need to buy your office, hardware, or tech essentials during this quarantine without all the hassle!
YouTube to Take Down Content With Misleading COVID-19 Info
April 30, 2020

YouTube to Take Down Content With Misleading COVID-19 Info

Spam, scams, and deceptive content have always been banned from YouTube and even more so now with COVID-19 content
LIST: Pet Supply Stores in the Metro That Deliver Amid ECQ
April 29, 2020

LIST: Pet Supply Stores in the Metro That Deliver Amid ECQ

To help you stock-up on pet essentials, we've compiled a few pet stores that are open for deliveries amid ECQ.
TESDA Offers 68 Free Online Courses to Take This ECQ
May 25, 2022

TESDA Offers 68 Free Online Courses to Take This ECQ

The TESDA Online Program (TOP) is an open educational resource whose goal is to make technical education more accessible to Filipino citizens. This goal will be made possible through the help of information and communication technologies. Further, TOP provides an effective and efficient way to deliver technical education and skills development services to a bigger number of people .
Local Airlines Extend Flight Cancellations to May 15
April 28, 2020

Local Airlines Extend Flight Cancellations to May 15

Local airlines have announced further cancelations of their commercial flights due to the recent extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and other high-risk provinces in the country.
Dr. Wine Manila Offers French Gastronomic Meals for Take Out and Delivery
May 25, 2022

Dr. Wine Manila Offers French Gastronomic Meals for Take Out and Delivery

Ready your wine glasses and fill that up as you enjoy the comforts of your home paired with sumptuous French gastronomic meals from Dr. Wine.
Fully Booked Reopens Its Online Store to the Public
April 28, 2020

Fully Booked Reopens Its Online Store to the Public

Fully Booked has reopened its online bookstore to the pubic and is now available for deliveries to Metro Manila and other provinces
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.