Makati Suspends Number Coding During MECQ

Makati City will be joining the rest of Metro Manila as it suspends number coding during the MECQ. As most of you know, areas in the NCR Plus, which are Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, as well as the City of Santiago in Quirino Province, and Abra are now under the Modified Enhanced […]

As NCR+ Reverts To MECQ, Here Are the MECQ 2021 Guidelines You Need To Remember

NCR+, the moniker for the capital and its surrounding regions, has emerged from the harshest lockdown level imposed by the gov’t (ECQ) to the second-highest MECQ, starting Monday, April 12, 2021. . A Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) is a relaxed version of ECQ where establishments that are deemed non-essential during ECQ may operate within […]

Grab Suspends GrabCar services in areas under MECQ

In compliance with the government’s announcement placing the entire Metro Manila, Laguna, Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal under MECQ starting today, Grab will be temporarily suspending its GrabCar services. While Grab Car is suspended Grab will continue to implement its GrabProtect program, which includes free tests for its driver and delivery partners. For health workers, Grab […]

Back To MECQ: What That Means For You

Metro Manila and many of its bordering provinces are shifting back to MECQ starting midnight on August 4. The shift to more stringent lockdown rules was decided upon by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases because of the ballooning case count of COVID-19, which as of press time has now seen a total […]

Huawei P60 Pro to Launch in the Philippines On May 6

After waiting for a few weeks since Huawei teased everyone that they get a chance to experience the P60 Pro through an exclusive preview, the brand confirms that they will officially launch the P60 Pro in the Philippines on May 6. That’s a few days earlier than the May 9 Global Launch of the P60 […]

LTO Reopens Branches in NCR, Laguna, and Bataan

Metro Manila, Bataan, and Laguna were placed under strict ECQ last August 6 to 20. However, ECQ was lifted and MECQ was placed for these areas starting last August 21 up until August 31. With less strict protocols in action, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) branches in NCR, Bataan, and Laguna are back in operation. […]

How To Store Your Car Properly

Because of the restrictions put in place by the government curbing non-essential travel and the prevalence of work from home arrangements, many people have simply not been driving their cars and have left them sitting in their garages for months now. And like anything, there are ways to properly store your car during this pandemic. […]

How To Apply For A Philippine National ID

Beginning today, you can finally apply for your Philippine National ID online. The official Philippine National ID registration site went live today to speed up the onboarding of applicants given our current MECQ status. There are plenty of benefits to having a national ID, although it is not a requirement to have one, it is […]

Community Pantry Finder: This Crowdsourced Site Finds One Nearest You

Community Pantries have popped up around the metro as an act of compassion or Bayanihan within communities. Because of the astounding growth of the movement, chances are you’re within commuting or driving distance of one right now. If you’re looking for a place to donate essentials, this Community Pantry finder can help you find one […]

DPWH: Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge Done by June

Not even a pandemic can stop the government’s “Build, Build, Build” projects as the DPWH is now reporting that the Estrella-Pantaleon bridge that connects Estrella Street at Makati side to Barangka Drive at Mandaluyong side is now 86% complete.  Like many ongoing DPWH projects, the Estrella-Pantaleon bridge construction remains uninterrupted despite the public health crisis […]

Laptop Shortage? Why It’s Almost Impossible To Buy A Laptop In 2020

If you’re a parent scrambling to buy a laptop for homeschooling or just a regular Joe that’s suddenly required to work from home, you probably know that it’s almost impossible to buy a decently-priced, non-gaming notebook from ANYONE right now. You’ve probably already called all the big dealers AND fell in line in both Gilmore […]

Gapan, Nueva Ecija Residents Can Avail of an Internet Connection for Php 50/Month

The connection will be subsidized by their local city government To help thosewho are working at home or studying at home as part of new normal guidelines, the local government of Gapan City, Nueva Ecija announced in its Facebook Live session that it will be offering internet services to residents. In its announcement, Gapan City […]