Tag: community quarantine

As Metro Manila eases up public transport and travel restrictions for the General Community Quarantine effective on June 1, here's some good news for people who have been wanting to leave the metro. Cebu Pacific announced on May 30 that select local

Yup, you can still shop sneakers during the enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila. Whether you’re looking for a pair for running errands or you need some comfy new kicks for working out at home, you’ve still got a fair amount of

While the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) will be implemented in Metro Manila until May 15, 2020, some parts of the country that are considered low-risk areas have already been placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) since May 1. Areas under GCQ have

A boxed pancake mix can be a handy grocery find. Did you know you can make not just pancakes but waffles with it? You can even hack the mix to make mini doughnuts, too!We recently discovered that you can also use it as

We know you've been thinking about your favorite Korean food, so if you aren't able to cook up some meals by yourself at home, you'll be glad to know that there are many Korean restaurants that are open for pick-up and delivery. Not

The sudden disruption of daily routines may have been a jarring experience for children. With the lockdown eliminating their access to school, playgrounds, and friends' houses, toddlers might be feeling rattled and disoriented, for which they are not to blame. In order to

Semantics surrounding quarantine has caused a lot of confusion among the public. First, the government declared a lockdown on March 15, but wanted media to use the term "community quarantine." A few days later, it changed the rules and ordered a stricter

During these trying times, we are encouraged to practice self-care to keep ourselves grounded. Skincare and hot showers are a given, but you can elevate me-time with a DIY manicure. We know painting your own nails can be challenging (perfecting the polish

Coffee fans are no stranger to Dunkin' Donuts' brewed coffee. In fact, there's a legion of coffee fans who will vouch for Dunkin' coffee's rich and sweet taste. For those who miss their Brewed Coffee (P65) or Iced Coffee, which comes in Almond (P80) or

People have started to bake during the quarantine either out of necessity, cravings, boredom, or all of the above. Surprisingly enough, people aren't just baking brownies or cookies, they're also baking loaves of bread, from the simple loaf and pandesal to the more

Money Heist, also known as La Casa de Papel, is nothing short of an adrenalizing global sensation. It’s the biggest non-English show on Netflix with a pretty dedicated international fan base: Alvaro Morte, who plays the heist mastermind “Professor,” was shocked to discover that

Given the enhanced community quarantine, I guess you could say we’ve been pretty tethered, at least spatially. Millions of people are forced to stay home, prompting a boom of online instructional content on how to best spend our time. Yet, there exists,

The community quarantine imposed in Metro Manila starting on March 15 didn't only affect daily-wage earners and contractors, but also freelance and project-based performance artists. Plays and musicals scheduled from March to June were either canceled or postponed, compomising performers’ source of

Because of the "enhanced community quarantine" declared all over Luzon, you'd ideally have enough supplies in your cupboard to last until April 30. If you're a pet parent, you'd also have to worry about running out of pet supplies: Cat moms know

The COVID-19 task force has recommended to continue the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) that led the President to extend the Luzon-wide lockdown until April 30. They claim that the extension of the ECQ will help in flattening the curve and buying time

President Rodrigo Duterte said in a press briefing last night that he was “likely” to extend the Luzon enhanced community quarantine for two more weeks until April 30.In this morning’s Laging Handa press briefing, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles of the Inter-Agency Task

According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the payment of late fees and finance charges will be suspended within the 30-day grace period issued in light of the enhanced community quarantine. “There, it is very explicit, that no fees and charges will

With more restaurants offering food delivery and takeout options now, it’s easier than ever to deal with your cravings in the face of the enhanced community quarantine. If there’s one food we really miss though, it’s ramen—specifically the thick, hearty, tonkotsu-based kind.

Need something to cool you down amid the sweltering summer heat? While we continue to practice social distancing holed up in our homes, a few milk tea stores in Manila remain open for pickup and delivery, ensuring citizens in the metro a

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease rejects Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto’s plea to exempt tricycles from the mass public transportation ban during the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.“Concerned talaga ang gobyerno dito sa paggamit ng tricycle dahil