HAPPENING: Public transportation resumes as Metro Manila shifts to GCQ
All modes of public transportation are resuming service on Wednesday as Metro Manila and several other areas in the Philippines shifted to the less restrictive General Community Quarantine (GCQ).
Updated Quarantine Guidelines for ECQ, MECQ, GCQ, MGCQ in the Philippines
The Philippine government has placed the country under varying levels of community quarantine since March 2020 to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Manila readies free tablets, laptops, WiFi for public school children, teachers
The City of Manila is all set to distribute next week its promised free tablets, laptops, and WiFi gadgets to public school children and teachers.
HAPPENING: Cavite-Laguna Expressway Interchanges open this August
The Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Interchanges are opening to motorists this August 2020 after a final inspection of its interchanges was conducted on Sunday.
No contact cashless bus rides with Beep and BPI Mobile app
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) partnered with BeepTM to give BPI Mobile app users a safer and more convenient commute. BPI clients can now purchase BeepTM QR tickets using the bank’s app for rides aboard the BGC Bus service.
Amid community lockdown, the postman still delivers
Knowing how essential mails and packages are, Bert, a postal worker assigned at the Manila Central Post Office says that despite the danger of being infected with the virus they are doing their best to move the mail to the satisfaction of the mailing public.
Visayas’ biggest Red Cross Molecular Lab opens for COVID-19 swabbing, testing in Cebu
The Philippine Red Cross' (PRC) biggest molecular laboratory in the Visayas islands has opened for COVID-19 swab tests and processing.
DOST releases Pandemic Manual of technologies needed in health emergencies
The Department of Science and Technology Region XI (DOST XI) released a Pandemic Manual of technologies needed to secure the working environment during public health emergencies.
LIST: Alcohol refilling stations bolster zero waste initiative and easier disinfection access
These refilling stations for ethyl alcohol, available at select local drug stores, boost easier access to disinfection for Filipinos while providing eco-friendly options to consumers.
1st-ever Pasinaya Virtual Trade Fair of Region 2 MSMEs generate 1.2 million sales
Region 2 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) generated 1.2 Million in total sales during the Pasinaya Virtual Trade Fair 2020.
Motorcycle group Angkas offers free rides to medical frontliners in Metro Manila
Motorcycle-hailing app Angkas is offering free rides to medical frontliners in Metro Manila during the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).
UPDATE: Free Pasig River Ferry stays open for frontliners in MECQ
UPDATE: The Pasig River Ferry is staying open to service frontliners in Metro Manila now under the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).