Celebrating another year of brewing our favorite coffee, Starbucks Philippines has finally released its 2020 Anniversary Collection filled with dainty sea elements that will make you wish you were at the beach!

Purchasing a high-quality and functional air purifier is a great investment for you and your family’s health not only during this pandemic but also in the long run!

In a world-first, Sharp Corporation has developed revolutionary Plasmacluster technology, which is proven effective against suspending viruses and microbes that contaminate the air such as novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with New World Makati’s rich, sweet, and creamy indulgence of handcrafted mooncakes from Jasmine! Indulge in these decadent and timeless treats available in four classic flavors: red bean, red lotus, white lotus, and five kernels (watermelon seeds, sesame seeds, walnuts, Terminalia seeds, and almonds).

You can now order from GrabFood round-the-clock!

IGNITE PH, the largest international innovation conference in the Philippines goes online this October!

Now going virtual, the Philippines’ premier expo for the hospitality industry—Hotel Suppliers Show, has been reformatted for an online trade show slated to happen on October 15 to 21, 2020.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has approved staycations in hotels in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) as a bid to gradually restart tourism activities in the country.

Pet owners looking to bring along their furry companions to Megaworld Lifestyle Malls now have the option to apply for a Pet Pass online easily and contact-free.

Over the years of being the region’s major producer of cacao beans, Davao City in Mindanao is officially distinguished as Cacao Capital of the Philippines!

With the theme “The Celebrity Spotlight”, the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines brings us the Korean Film Festival 2020 highlighting some of the biggest stars of Korea. Catch it starting this September 12 until October 2, 2020!

Instituto Cervantes de Manila, in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes, is set to host a webinar on Literature titled “Extraterritorial”, which centers in Madrid, Manila, Beijing, and Shanghai happening on September 9 via Zoom.

With the advent of delivery services that at present cover almost anything one can buy, the existence of different delivery couriers is no stranger to consumers anymore. And if it makes internet shopping any better, a lot of these have now also been offering pabili services that are even handier in light of our stay-at-home […]

Maximize your time at the same time as you lessen contact with people when you book through rapide.ph!

In light of the ongoing developments resulting from the Covid-19 Pandemic, the CFO Summit will go virtual this year and will happen on November 11 and 12, 2020.

If you are looking for nutritious fresh milk to be a part of your diet, whether for cooking, baking, or simply just for a daily dairy-fix, here are 6 fresh milk brands you might want to check out right now.

Watch films in the utmost safety of your cars beginning September 9 with SM MOA’s Cinema Drive-In!

Philippine Airlines is recognized as one of the top ten airlines with the highest safety credentials for travel during COVID19 and secured a 4.2 rating out of 5.0, the highest score.

With high fuel costs and worsening traffic situations in the Metro, commuters are forced to look for an alternative way to ease their travel to work and school. One way is through bike riding, which is both an economic and environmental alternative. If you’re looking for roads with protected bikeways in Metro Manila, we have compiled a few!

Netflix is already giving us the Christmas feels as early as September by granting us the best list of movies and series to binge-watch this month!

The IFSEC, in partnership with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ICCPI), invites you to the first IFSEC Philippines webinar, together with IFSEC Southeast Asia happening on September 1, 2020, 3 p.m. via Zoom.

Build Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan is a traveling exhibition that will be physically exhibited from September 1 to 30, 2020 at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila and will be launched during an online webinar and virtual tour on September 1.

Kick-Start Coffee is hitting the shelves with a refreshed look and an even better packaging for their three signature blends!

To further reduce the risk of exposure to the virus when outside, the government now mandates the public to wear face shields, apart from face masks, not only in public transport vehicles but also in commercial establishments like malls and office spaces as well.

Resumption of voters resignation will take place nationwide except for areas under Enhanced Community Quarantine and Modified ECQ. Among the areas that recently lifted to GCQ is NCR and nearby provinces such as Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal.

What an exciting way to spend the rest of August until September than to indulge in a series of virtual and on-ground activities for family members and even pets presented by Megaworld Lifestyle Malls in a safe yet enjoyable style!

Explore the great world of Californian wines as Estate Wine brings another unique online wine tasting experience featuring one of the most iconic wineries, Ridge Vineyards, happening on August 29, 1 p.m. via online platform Zoom.

In order to not break the tradition of gathering book lovers in one expansive space, Manila International Book Fair is set to go online November this year!

Following the announcement of general community quarantine (GCQ) in Metro Manila and its surrounding provinces, local airline carriers AirAsia, Philippine Airlines (PAL), and Cebu Pacific have resumed their local and international flights until August 31.

Baking is without a doubt taking over the social media and small entrepreneurial scene and we’re here to help make things easier for those who are planning to get their hands on baking too. We prepared a list of baking shops you can visit or order online for every baking essential you’ll ever need.

The mooncakes presented in designer bags are available for pre-order starting August 15 with a pick-up date from September 8 to October 1, 2020.

The National Capital Region (NCR) and areas of Bulacan Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will revert back to a less restrictive general community quarantine (GCQ) effective from today until August 31.

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) with the Philippine Contemporary Art Network (PCAN), and the University of the Philippines Vargas Museum announced an open call for proposals for a free online Curatorial Development Workshop to be held on October 21, 23 and 24, 2020 via a digital platform.

The well-loved marketplace for retail finds in Quezon City—Dapitan Arcade, has now ventured online as they open their very own online store.

Aiming to promote the authenticity of Italian cuisine through a series of free webinars, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, Inc. (ICCPI) is set to host the first Mangiare Italiano webinar on August 18 via Zoom featuring the most renowned Italian Chefs in the country.

Get ready to be wired this weekend at MAFBEX Wired featuring three exciting video series for food and beverage industry players!

In this new normal, one thing that people should consider is survival. Thus, several countries including the Philippines are highly-encouraging growing our own food as the new normal.

During these quarantine times, people scour for things after things to do within the corners of one’s home—either for entertainment or for productivity. In our at-home special, we give you a recreation that easily fuses productivity to it: home gardening and where you can get the ultimate gardening materials!

If you are looking for reasons to shop for essential organizing or storing items, Japanese retail brand MUJI Philippines now ventures to e-commerce as it launched its first online catalogue New Life.

Union Bank of the Philippines and Lazada Philippines, together with Mastercard, recently launched the all-new UnionBank Lazada Credit Card, the country’s first e-commerce credit card that makes online shopping even more rewarding.

Garmin introduces the extension of solar charging technology into two of its flagship outdoor smartwatch series—the Instinct and fēnix series.

If you happen to miss Tapella’s exquisite selection of Spanish dishes, you are in for a treat because they are back in business for take-out and pick-up services!

Switch up the basic face masks and personal protective equipment (PPEs) to the stylish (yet equally effective safeguard) ones!

Toyota celebrates 32 years of operations in the Philippines on a very hopeful note, highlighted by the recent launch of its new Toyota Vios.

Delve into an afternoon of exploring the amazingly diverse world of spirits with the Berry Bros. and Rudd’s Classic Range Whisky as Estate Wine and LIT Manila partnered to set up a Whisky Webinar happening on August 8 via Zoom.

As we shift to MECQ once more, gearing up for the new normal in Bonifacio Global City has been elevated as they double the efforts to strengthen the movement towards a safer BGC.

Updated as of August 3, 2020 In a late-night public address on Sunday, President Rodrigo Duterte announced that Metro Manila and provinces of Laguna, Rizal, Cavite, and Bulacan will be reverted to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) starting August 4 to 18. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task […]

We are down to the second half of 2020 and Netflix Philippines is serving us with an assortment of entertainment as new films and returning series are set to come this month of August.

The first of the many drive-in cinemas that will open in the Philippines is well underway at SM City Pampanga.

Taiwan has extended its pilot visa-free measures for nationals of Thailand, Brunei, the Philippines, and Russia for one year until July 31, 2021.

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.

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

Create your very own pastel painting of a Bonifacio Global City landscape as BGC Arts Center brings you an online paint-along session on August 8, 2020 with Mr. Grandier Bella of Philippine Pastel Artists.

MAFBEX goes online this August with MAFBEX Wired, a month-long campaign that features a series of online activities for players in the F&B industry.

Danshari Method is a concept closely tied with the minimalist teachings of Zen Buddhism. People can follow it to make decluttering easier and more efficient.

On the highest peak of Hakodate Nanae Park, you’ll find a quaint cafe called PEAK Cafe where one can take in the awe-inspiring view of the mountain and the cold weather all the while sipping a warm cup of your favorite drink.

Rapide now allows customers to book services through their website for a safer and hassle-free transaction.

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.

While Hakodate’s fresh seafood is undoubtedly one of the things to look forward to when visiting the city, Lucky Pierrot’s burger chain is exclusively available in Hakodate making your visit here even more worth-while!

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

Apart from Future Center Hakodate’s innovative learning center for bigger kids, Hakodate Kids Plaza is actually a safe space perfectly suited for younger kids who love active play!

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.

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).

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

Traveling to Hokkaido with kids can be too much for some but Future Center Hakodate’s learning center is taking innovation and learning into the next level with their fun and knowledgeable activities for kids using advanced technologies!

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.

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

Leon Gallery continues to hold auctions in its digital platforms with its Leon Exchange Online Auction 16 set at 11 a.m. from July 18 to 19, 2020.

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.

What’s a trip abroad without some souvenir shopping right? In Hakodate, just beside the famous JR Hakodate Station is HAKOVIVA, the newly opened shopping complex boasting a complete Japanese experience from kimono rental shops, seafood madness, souvenir shops, food stalls, and even a hotel and gym!

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.

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.

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.

International flight operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 will resume starting July 8.

Toyota customers can now enjoy a new level of experience with the launch of the Toyota Virtual Showroom.

An online edition of the Japan Film Week is happening for the first time starting July 22 to 26, 2020, following the successful run of Japan Film Week screenings in 2019.

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.

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

Metro Retail Group, Inc. brings the first-ever shop-for-a-cause virtual bazaar titled Virtual Metro Community Bazaar happening on July 6 to 31, 2020.

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.

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.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) suspends the issuance of student-driver permits starting from today, July 1.

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.

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

Instituto Cervantes de Manila and the Embassy of Spain will present “Clásicos Contigo”/”Classics With You,” a program of select Spanish film classics that can be streamed for free, this month of July through the Instituto Cervantes Vimeo channel.

If you’re one of those who will be exposed to public spaces, make sure you are well-equipped with protective equipment and sanitary products to protect yourself from possible health risks.

APERITIF recently partnered with FamilyMart to bring their signature ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies closer to cookie lovers around Metro Manila this quarantine season.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has come up with “a partial, gradual, calculated, and in phases approach in providing mobility to commuters” to be carried out as public transportation resumes.

While we wait for everything to get back to normal, more people are seeing “virtual travel” as the next best thing to cure their wanderlust. But what really is virtual travel?

Popular spots like Boracay in Malay, Aklan, and Coron in Palawan have now opened their doors to local tourists!

As we gear up to face the new normal, it is best to know how we can protect ourselves, our family, and our community from this as well as from the dangers of other pathogens that may come our way.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) released a full list of airports in the country that were granted approval from respective local government units (LGUs) to resume operations of commercial flights.

Start your day right with MOS Burger’s delicious selection of breakfast items. They are available for dine-in, pick-up, and takeout at its Robinsons Galleria store from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Frequent diners of Caruso can now savor their favorite Italian dishes at the comfort of their own home like they are still dining inside a fine dining restaurant.

The 2020 Wigo lineup is headlined by the new TRD S, a sporty and exciting variant perfectly designed for an adventurous driving experience.

Equipped with enhanced safety and health guidelines, Rapide ensures both its customers and employees are protected and safe.

Here are restaurants in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) that resumed their dine-in operations!

Rustan’s The Beauty Source assists you in replenishing your beauty dressers in the safety of your own home with Personal Shopper on Call—their newest personalized service to make your shopping easier.

President Rodrigo Duterte approved the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases’ (IATF) recommendation to extend the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) classification in Metro Manila and other areas until June 30.

In the event that your child/children’s school is temporarily closed for an indefinite period of time, here are 8 educational sites with online lessons that parents should enroll their kids to.