Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), the exclusive licensor of 7-Eleven in the Philippines, announced their Pandemic Support Program (PSP) during the first online Franchise Town Hall Meeting in early June, and began disbursing funds on June 20. Jose Victor Paterno, PSC President and CEO, said, “We recognized immediately that the country’s (and the world’s) battle with […]
Fashionable statement pieces for at-home celebrations
Special occasions need not be put on hold amid our current situation. In fact, having experienced a crisis like this has allowed many of us to put life’s priorities in perspective. With the realization that life is precious and fragile, more and more people are celebrating love and appreciation for family and loved ones in […]
Sheraton Manila Hotel’s restaurants are now open for dine-in
Whenever you are ready to dine-in again, Sheraton Manila Hotel is a step ahead to welcome you back in its S Kitchen and Oori Korean restaurants, and The Lounge lobby bar. One of the first to re-open for dine-in, the hotel reassures that high level of safety measures are enforced in every corner of its […]
Grab, Dept of Tourism strengthens PH Harvest initiative
Committed to being a partner of micro and small businesses to take advantage of the growing digital economy, Grab, the leading everyday everything app in Southeast Asia, has recently partnered with the Department of Tourism (DOT) to support the agency’s Philippine Harvest initiative which aims to make fresh and processed local food products more accessible […]
Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar reopens doors
Heritage site Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar welcomes guests once again three months after the lockdown brought about by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The province of Bataan, where Las Casas found its home, has continued to register optimistic recovery statistics for the virus. And in cooperation with the local government, Las Casas is hopeful that […]
Oriental Palace offers three cook-it-yourself dishes that stay true to the essence of authentic Cantonese cuisine
By JULES VIVAS Ready-to-cook meals can be traced back to ‘50s America, after the frozen food company Swanson came up with the idea of packaging surplus turkey with other components that make up the typical American dinner, namely cornbread stuffing, buttered peas, and sweet potatoes. Swanson coined the term “TV dinner” in 1953 to market […]
Study explores the world’s new found love of running
Amidst the isolation of lockdown, the world has fallen in love with running – that is, according to the findings of a new, ongoing research study by ASICS, a hi-tech brand of running shoes. The study, which ASICS is conducting to better understand and support the changing needs of runners, spoke to 14,000 regular exercisers […]
Here’s what fast food chains are doing for future dine-in service
By JOHN LEGASPI In previous reports, food establishments are allowed to do dine-in services at 50 percent capacity in areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). This will take place with strict compliance to the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) health and safety regulations. “Pinayagan na po ang dine-in operations pero hindi ponangangahulugan na piyesta at inuman na. Sa ngayon, ang dine-in ay para lang sa MGCQ. Kailangan pa rin sumunod sa health protocols (Dine-in operations […]
We’re halfway there
As the country slowly reopens, perhaps some art is all you need to make the transition a little bit more bearable. This is why Leon Gallery, in partnership with ANCX.ph, will be having its mid-year auction for 2020 on June 20. Here’s a quick preview of what to expect. Juvenal Sansó (SN 10) Juvenal Sansó’s detailed […]
Our Lady did appear in Lipa—Bishop Ted Bacani
By DEEDEE M. SIYTANGCO ANGELTHOUGHTS These are the times that try men’s souls. The Summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country, but he that stands in the now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. —Thomas Paine “June is bursting out all over”—remember this […]
What Filipino Teachers Think of Online Classes
By JESSICA PAG-IWAYAN The global pandemic has changed the way we live, from the way we communicate, the way we see the outside world, and even the way children are acquiring their education. According to a UNESCO report, governments around the world have temporarily closed educational institutions due to the health crisis, affecting 70 percent […]
Huawei AppGallery’s Top App Picks
Through the years, Huawei continues to revolutionize the way how consumers can make the most out of their mobile experiences. In line with this vision, the mobile leader has been introducing new products for consumers to fulfill not only their needs but also their passions. This year, Huawei welcomed the new decade with the launch […]
Victoria Court’s southern branches are closing down
By VIANCA GAMBOA The travel industry forecasts a shift of preference to staycations over leisure, however, it’s only a matter of time before hotels enter survival mode, and eventually succumb, due to persistent rise of Covid-19 in the Philippines and people’s growing hesitance on renting public spaces. Popular local hotel chain Victoria Court addresses this […]
For the Human Race: Coca-Cola helps inspire renewed hope for a better tomorrow
The human race is facing one of the biggest crises to happen this century; a health, social and economic calamity like we have rarely seen before. During this period, uncertainty and fear have gripped everyone—across nations, across faiths, and across cultures. Yet, it is clear, that to navigate this crisis, one must keep an […]
Meet Our Very First Homegrown Gravitational Physicist
By KERRY TINGA Renowned theoretical physicist Albert Einstein once said, “If you can’t explain it simply enough, you don’t understand it well enough.” So bear with me in this article. It would be much better if you referred any physics questions to Reginal Christian Bernardo, who has achieved the extraordinary milestone of becoming the country’s first homegrown gravitational physicist […]
SM Scholar Alumna Joins Team of Covid-19 Frontliners
SM pride, Air Force Lt. Danzel Bacaycay is spreading social good, something she learned as an SM Foundation (SMFI) scholar alumna. As the country is gripped by the current global health crisis, it is truly the spirit of the Filipino people who are looking out for one another that will get us through this, paying it forward […]
After proposing to pay half of tourists’ trip expenses, Japan has banned arrivals from 111 countries
By VIANCA GAMBOA News of countries lifting travel restrictions have been circulating around the internet lately, and travelers are all kinds of excited for it. The national governments, however, have yet to make official decisions to reopen borders to avoid another wave of Covid-19 cases and contain the outbreak within their states. They are currently deliberating […]
ICYMI: Pixar launched cooking videos featuring some of its animated dishes
By JOHN LEGASPI The bright side of isolation is it has provided those hunkered down in their homes with ways to discover the artist and artisan within. Hobbies are a great way to stay physically and mentally fit. Many have reframed this time as an opportunity to indulge in nesting and really enjoy the home. […]
Domestic Travel is the Key to Recovery
By VIANCA GAMBOA Illustration by ARIANA MARALIT The future of travel is a long way off, but the Department of Tourism (DOT) is off to a good start. Bullish as ever in recovering from an economic downturn due to a worldwide confinement, the DOT and its marketing arm Tourism Promotions Board hosted a Facebook webinar […]
La Salle Green Hills To Go Co-Ed
By KERRY TINGA The forthcoming school year will be quite a new experience for many students, particularly senior high students at La Salle Green Hills (LSGH). Since its establishment in 1959, LSGH has been known for its preeminent private Catholic school education. Their alumni include public servants, business tycoons, and entertainers, all male. That is […]