LIST | #WalangPasok, Class Suspensions (March 12, 2020)

Updated as of 8:06 PM, March 11, 2020

Here is a list of class suspensions in and around Metro Manila due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

METRO MANILA

Metro Manila - all levels (public and private) from Tuesday, March 10, to Saturday, March 14.

CALABARZON

Batangas

• Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balayan, Balete, Bauan, Calaca, Calatagan, Cuenca, Ibaan, Laurel, Lemery, Lian, Lobo, Mabini, Malvar, Mataasnakahoy, Nasugbu, Padre Garcia, Rosario, San Jose, San Juan, San Luis, San Nicolas, San Pascual, Sta Teresita, Taal, Talisay, Taysan, Tingloy, Tuy - all levels (public and private) from Thursday, March 12, to Saturday, March 14

Cavite - all levels (public and private) from Tuesday, March 10, to Saturday, March 14

Rizal

• Cainta - all levels (public and private) from Saturday, March 7, to Tuesday, March 10
• Rodriguez - all levels (public and private) from Tuesday, March 10, to Friday, March 13
• San Mateo - all levels (public and private) from Tuesday, March 10, to Friday, March 13
• Taytay - all levels (public and private) on Monday, March 9

CENTRAL LUZON

Bulacan - all levels (public and private) from Tuesday, March 10, to Saturday, March 14

ILOCOS REGION

Pangasinan

• Lingayen - all levels (public and private) on Monday, March 9

Sources: GMA News, Rappler, LGU social media pages

LIST | #WalangPasok, Class Suspensions (March 9, 2020)

Updated as of 9:12 AM, March 9

Classes are being suspended by some local government units on certain days of March 2020 due to the threat of COVID-19 (caused by the novel coronavirus). 

These class suspensions are done to stop the spread of the virus. All in all, there have been 6 confirmed cases of the virus in the Philippines. The first three were Chinese tourists, while the latest three are Filipinos.

Here is the list of #WalangPasok school levels as of posting time.

Metro Manila

Pasay City - all levels (public and private) on Monday, March 9, and Tuesday, March 10
Quezon City - Bagong Lipunan Crame Elementary School and High School only on Monday, March 9
Marikina City - all levels (public and private) from Monday, March 9, until Wednesday, March 11
Navotas City - all levels (public and private) on Monday, March 9
San Juan City - all levels (public and private) on Monday, March 9

Rizal

Cainta - all levels (public and private) from Saturday, March 7, until Tuesday, March 10

Taytay - all levels (public and private) on Monday, March 9

Ilocos Region

Pangasinan
Lingayen - all levels (public and private) on Monday, March 9

Source: Rappler, GMA News

FOOD | Veggie Drop-Off at Rizal Park and Quezon City (QC) Circle

The Veggie Drop-Off (VDO) is back! And, it's not just going to be at ONE (1) site! There will be TWO (2) drop-offs this weekend: one at Quezon City Circle and one at the Old Manila Eco Market in Rizal Park (Luneta)!

Image Courtesy: Lhove Igorot Veggies & Co.

Veggie Drop-Off 2 X 2 (Site 1):

Where: Old Manila Eco Market, Rizal Park (Luneta)

When: March 6 & 7, 2020 (Friday & Saturday)

Time: 7 AM to 7 PM, until supplies last

Products: vegetables from the highlands (thanks to Lhove Igorot Veggies from Mountain Province, and Rice Pinas which will be selling affordable, good-quality rice straight from the farmers)

Veggie Drop-Off 2 X 2 (Site 2)

Where: QC Circle, East Ave. Gate

When: March 7 & 8, 2020 (Saturday to Sunday)

Time: 7 AM to 7 PM, until supplies last

Products: vegetables from the highlands, (thanks to Ann Julie from Benguet)

REMINDERS:

1. Please bring your own ECO-BAGS & paper bags. They will not be available for free.

2. Donate paper bags, used but clean plastic bags, and eco-bags. You may drop them off at the venue itself.

3. Please be prepared for long lines. They will try to accommodate as many buyers as possible.

4. LIMIT: There will be a strict 1-2 kilo per vegetable per person limit to accommodate as many of the customers as possible.

5. If you would like to volunteer, offer your space, or provide help for this venture, kindly email: theveggiedropoff@gmail.com

ALERT | Typhoon Tisoy Updates: #WalangPasok, Class Suspensions (December 2, 2019)

(Updated 4:00 AM, December 02, 2019)

Schools and local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas have suspended classes on Monday, December 2, 2019, due to the inclement weather brought about by Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri).

Check out the list of provinces, cities and towns with class suspensions on Monday, December 2, 2019.

METRO MANILA
Caloocan City - all levels (public and private)
Las Piñas City - all levels (public and private)
Mandaluyong City - all levels (public and private)
City of Manila - preschool (public and private)
Marikina City - all levels (public and private)
Muntinlupa City - all levels (public and private)
Parañaque City - all levels (public and private)
Pasig City - all levels (public and private)
Pateros - all levels (public and private)
Quezon City - all levels (public and private)
Taguig City - all levels (public and private)
Valenzuela City - all levels (public and private)

BICOL REGION

Albay – all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
Camarines Norte – all levels (public and private)
Camarines Sur – all levels (public and private)
Naga City – all levels (public and private)
Catanduanes – all levels (public and private)
Masbate – all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
Sorsogon – all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3

CALABARZON

Batangas

• Alitagtag - all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
• Batangas City - all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
• Bauan - all levels (public and private)
• Calaca - all levels (public and private)
• Lipa City - all levels (public and private)
• Sto Tomas - preschool to elementary (public and private)
• Tanauan City - all levels (public and private)

Cavite province - all levels (public and private) 

Laguna - all levels (public and private). Earlier announcements by mayors:

• Bay - preschool to senior high school (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
• Calamba - all levels (public and private)
• Cavinti - all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
• Famy - all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
• Liliw - all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
• Los Baños - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Lumban - all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
• Mabitac - all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
• Magdalena - all levels (public and private), until Wednesday, December 4
• Majayjay - all levels (public and private), until Wednesday, December 4
• Nagcarlan - all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
• Pagsanjan - all levels (public and private)
• Pila - all levels (public and private)
• Santa Cruz - all levels (public and private), until Wednesday, December 4
• Santa Maria - all levels (public and private)
• San Pablo City - all levels (public and private)
• Siniloan - all levels (public and private)
• Victoria - all levels (public and private)

Quezon province - all levels (public and private). Earlier announcements by mayors:

• Agdangan - all levels (public and private)
• Alabat - all levels (public and private), until Wednesday, December 4
• Buenavista - preschool (public and private)
• Catanauan - all levels (public and private), until Wednesday, December 4
• General Luna - all levels (public and private)
• Guinangayan - all levels (public and private)
• Gumaca - all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
• Lucban - all levels (public and private)
• Lucena City - preschool to senior high school (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
• Mulanay - all levels (public and private)
• Pagbilao - all levels (public and private)
• Patnanungan - all levels (public and private), until Wednesday, December 4
• Pitogo - all levels (public and private), until Wednesday, December 4
• Plaridel - all levels (public and private)
• Quezon municipality - all levels (public and private), until Wednesday, December 4
• Real - all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3
• Sampaloc - all levels (public and private)
• San Narciso - all levels (public and private)
• Sariaya - all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3

Rizal province - all levels (public and private). Earlier announcement by mayor:

• Taytay - all levels (public and private)

MIMAROPA REGION

Marinduque – all levels (public and private)

Occidental Mindoro

• Magsaysay – all levels (public and private)

Oriental Mindoro – all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, December 3

Romblon – all levels (public and private). Earlier announcements by mayors:

• Calatrava – all levels (public only), until Wednesday, December 4
• Corcuera – all levels (public and private)

CENTRAL VISAYAS REGION

Cebu

• Asturias - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Bantayan Island - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Bogo - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Borbon - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Camotes Island - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Carmen - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Catmon - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Compostela - preschool to elementary (public and private)
• Consolacion - preschool to elementary (public and private)
• Cordova - preschool to elementary (public and private)
• Daanbantayan - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Danao - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Liloan - preschool to elementary (public and private)
• Mandaue - preschool to elementary (public and private)
• Medellin - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Minglanilla - preschool to elementary (public and private)
• Naga - preschool to elementary (public and private)
• San Fernando - preschool to elementary (public and private)
• San Remegio - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Sogod - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Tabogon - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Tabuelan - preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Talisay - preschool to elementary (public and private)
• Tuburan - preschool to senior high school (public and private)

EASTERN VISAYAS REGION

Biliran

• Almeria – all levels (public and private)
• Biliran municipality – all levels (public and private)
• Cabucgayan – all levels (public and private)
• Caibiran – all levels (public and private)
• Kawayan – all levels (public and private)
• Naval – all levels (public and private)

Eastern Samar

• Guiuan – all levels (public and private)

Northern Samar – all levels (public and private)

Tacloban City – all levels (public and private)

Source: Rappler

LIST | Independence Day Promos and Sales You Wouldn't Want to Miss

Tomorrow, we will celebrate the day our nation became independent and since it's a holiday, why not go check out some awesome deals in these Independence Day sales!

1. Enchanted Kingdom Freedom Promo

In celebration of the 120th Philippine Independence Day, Enchanted Kingdom is slashing off P120 on Regular Day Passes from June 9 to July 1, 2018.

Weekday rate P680

Weekend rate P780

Promo can be availed of when you buy your tickets at the front gate ticket booths, Group Sales Office, and Makati Sales Office within the promo period.

For inquiries, please call them at (632) 584-3535.

2. Star City Kulay Kalayaan Promo

Star City joins the celebration of our Independence Day with their Kulay Kalayaan Promo! Guests wearing a shirt with a dominant color of the Philippine Flag (Red, White, Blue or Yellow, aka Kulay ng Kalayaan) on June 12, 2018 will get 50% OFF (P245 only!) on Ride-All-You-Can tickets.

Additional fees for other attractions will be at regular rate.

All tickets are valid on the day of purchase only.

3.  SM Malls Pinoy SMile Sale

To celebrate the Philippines' 120th Independence, SM is putting SMiles to all Pinoys, with their Pinoy SMile Sale on June 12, 2018! Enjoy up to 70% off on great selections across all SM Malls nationwide!

4. Daiso 5+1 Freedom Sale

Check out Daiso's Freedom SALE! This Independence Day, celebrate freedom with #DaisoJapanPH branch! Get a FREE item each time you purchase any 5 regular-priced items on June 12, 2018. 

Free item must be of equal of lower value.

Promo is not applicable for tissue packs, handsoap 1L, body lotion 1L, dishwashing liquid 1L, fabric conditioners 1.3L, and bundled and markdown items. 

Head over to favorite Daiso stores now!

LIST | #WalangPasok, Class Suspensions (June 11, 2018)

(Updated at 5 AM, 06/11/18) 

Due to heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Domeng, classes are suspended on Monday in the following areas/cities:

WITHIN METRO MANILA

All Levels

Caloocan

Las Piñas

Malabon

Mandaluyong

Manila

Marikina

Muntinlupa

Navotas

Parañaque

Pasay

Pasig

Pateros

Quezon City

San Juan

Valenzuela

Preschool to Senior High School

Taguig

OUTSIDE METRO MANILA

All Levels

Bataan

Rizal

Lian in Batangas

Olongapo and Subic in Zambales

Preschool to Senior High School

Abra

Preschool to Grade School Only

Bacoor, Cavite

SALE | urbanAthletics Freedom Sale

Celebrate FREEDOM and reward yourself with fresh kicks and threads! Select items online and in-store are up for grabs for as high as 40% OFF.  What are you waiting for?

Visit #urbanAthletics S Maison in Conrad Manila, Greenbelt 3 and UP Town Center or shop now here.

SALE | Krispy Kreme Ramadan Promo Treat - Box of 6 original Glazed for 129 Php Only

Ramadan, a month of fasting observed by Muslims all over the globe in commemoration of the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad, is a way for gatherings to take place! Share your blessings with Krispy Kreme's Ramadan Promo happening in all Mindanao stores. Buy half dozen Original Glazed for P129 only! 

Mechanics:

• Valid in ALL Krispy Kreme stores in Mindanao
• Valid for dine in, take out and drive thru only
• Promo is limited to 2 dozens per person
• Promo runs until June 16, 2018 from 5pm onwards. 
• In the purchase of goods and services which are on promotional discount, the senior citizen can avail of the promotional discount or the discount provided under the expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, whichever is higher. 

ALERTS | Books for Less Back-to-School SALE

Books for Less Back-to-School Sale is ongoing until June 30, 2018. Great finds await you for 50 Php only in these Books For Less branches: 

Centis, EDSA, Quezon City 

Jazz Mall Makati 

Pioneer Center, Pasig 

RCBC Plaza Makati 

Shopwise Commonwealth 

SM Pasig 

Sun Mall, Welcome Rotonda

PROMO | Enchanted Kingdom Buy One, Get One at 50% Off on Eagle FLYday

Friday means Eagle FLYday! And this means, EK will be holding special promos on these special days!

This June, #EnchantedKingdom has started celebrating the 20th Philippine Eagle Week. Buy 1 Regular Day Pass, Get 1 Regular Day Pass at 50% off!(P1,200 for both tickets, P600 each)!

Promo valid on all Fridays of June 2018 (except June 1) when you buy your tickets at the Park or from the Makati Sales Office.Regular Day. Pass is inclusive of admission and unlimited rides, except gated attractions.

*This promo cannot be used with any other promos, and cannot be used with the Senior Citizen, Junior and PWD rates.

SHOPPING | 24th Mega Brands and Lifestyle Sale at SM Megamall

Living near SM Megamall and needing that retail therapy because of the immense stress brought about by work? Check this out! 

Summer is out and School is in! Complete your school fashion and OOTD by grabbing your favorite brands at discounted price only here at 24th MegaBrands & Lifestyle Sale happening on June 08-10, 2018 at the Megatrade Hall 1, 5th level, SM Megamall from 11am to 10pm.

Admission is free and all major credit cards are accepted. See you there!

FOOD | Yellow Cab's 1 Peso Chicken! Craaazy Chicken Sale!

1 peso chicken? Unbelievable, but it's true! 

Brace yourself for Yellow Cab's Craaazy Chicken Sale! Get the Drum & Thigh Combo for Php 1 when you buy any pizza!

Promo is available today and on the following dates:

June 4-8, 2PM-6PM

June 11-14, 2PM-6PM

You, your family and your friends can indulge in this chicken madness in-store or at home. Phone delivery transactions are available in all Yellow Cab stores nationwide except Kidzania, MOA Arena, Brent, Imus, San Pablo, Sto. Tomas and Camaya Coast.

PROMO | Free Yabu Katsu on your Birthday!

Hey, birthday boy/girl!

Spend your birthday with Yabu and they’ll treat you your all-time favorite katsu for FREE! Just tag along three of your friends at any Yabu branch nationwide any day until December 31, 2018!

Terms and Conditions:

1. Birthday celebrant of all ages can avail the birthday promo on the day or within their birthday month

2. Birthday celebrant gets a free 80g katsu set (Hire, Rosu, Chicken, Menchi and Cream Dory only) ON THE DAY or WITHIN THEIR BIRTHDAY MONTH, as long as accompanied by a minimum of 3 guests who will order a FULL KATSU SET EACH (Kurobuta Katsu Sets, Katsu Sets, Menchi Katsu Sets, Seafood Katsu Sets, Katsu Pairs, Deluxe Katsu Sets, Original/Special Katsudon Sets, Katsu Curry Sets, Katsu Burger Sets, Donburi Sets. NOTE: Ala carte, refillable sets, Bento box and Kids meals are not counted as full katsu set.)

3. The celebrant can avail as many times in a month

4. Birthday Celebrant must present a VALID and ORIGINAL government issued I.D. with photo and birthdate. Accepted are S.S.S., N.B.I., Driver’s License, Pag-Ibig, P.R.C., Barangay, Unified, Police Clearance I.D. and Passport. If the celebrant doesn’t possess a government issued I.D, he/she may present his/her birth certificate supported by any VALID I.D. with photo. (school I.D., company I.D., etc). Photocopy and photos of ID will not be honored.

5. Birthday promo can’t be used in conjunction with any other promotions or discounts.

6. Using of Gift Certificates as payment will be honored for this promo. Marketing vouchers will not be accepted.

7. Birthday promo can be availed from 10AM to 10PM. Store hours may vary.

8. Can be availed from Mondays – Sundays, even on Holidays

9. Birthday promo is available in all Yabu branches.

10. Valid for Dine-in only

FOOD | Free Donuts at Dunkin’ Donuts 15th DDday

Yes, it'll be raining free donuts soon! 

Dunkin' Donuts will be celebrating its 15th annual #DDday nationwide a few weeks from now! This June 16, troop to any Dunkin’ Donuts store and get free donuts from 2-3PM!

Mark your calendar! June 16 2018, 2-3 PM, in Dunkin Donuts stores nationwide!

Barkada Bundles are also available all day for only P199 per bundle! Celebrate Dunkin’ love with every donut lover!!!

ALERTS | Free MRT 3 rides today until April 11 for Filipino veterans

Yup, you're reading it right. The Manila Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) is set to give free rides starting from April 5 (today) until April 11, however, this will only be provided to Filipino veterans.

Image Courtesy: BusinessMirror

Every Filipino veteran will get to ride the MRT-3 for free in commemoration of Philippine Veterans Week and Araw ng Kagitingan which is annually celebrated on April 9. The veteran's plus-one will also be allowed to ride the MRT for free, the MRT-3 management said in its advisory.

To avail of the free ride, Filipino veterans must present their Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) identification card upon entry at any station along the MRT-3 line. The veteran and his/her companion will then be given a single journey ticket to ride the train for free.

The MRT-3 transports around 500,000 passengers daily with just 15 trains moving back and forth along the EDSA route.

SALE | Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street Book Sale 2017

Here's another treat for Filipino bookworms out there! 

In celebration of its 10th years of bringing together books and book lovers, Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street has been offering an Atrium Sale since July 1. It will be selling great reads for as low as 50 Php until July 31, 2017! Grab this chance!

Just visit Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street! Enjoy finding great reads!

SALE | Warehouse Sale - All Books at 20 Php Each!

Attention to all book and hard print lovers out there! Your much awaited book sale will be happening soon!

Books for Less will be selling all of its books for P20 each! Yup, you're reading that right. I guess the answer to the question, "saan aabot ang bente pesos mo?" can now be answered.

The sale will be held from August 1 to 31, 2017 (except August  7, 14, 21 & 28), every Tuesdays to Sundays. Just head over to the Books for Less warehouse in 643 Frankfurt St., Mercedes Avenue, San Miguel, Pasig.

Don't forgo this opportunity! Be there! It's a month-long chance to find great reads!

ALERT | Ongoing Christmas Holiday Sale and Promos

The holiday season, or as some may call the "-ber months", here in the Philippines is indeed a great period both for customers and sellers as this is the time when we're eager to splurge on stuff that we'd like to purchase after saving some cash from our sweldo.

I have found some of the BEST ongoing Christmas/Holiday sales in Metro Manila. These are so much connected to my necessities so I didn't include some shop sales to which I myself won't go.

I won't take so much of your time to give you some of the best till-December sales and promos. Here is the list of Christmas sales until December 2016.

1. BOOKS 

If reading is your passion, go check the Anvil Christmas Sal!

Promo Period: October 26- December 10, 2016

Where to Go: No. 25 Brixton St., Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City

Have your shopping bags ready and buy books for as low as P5!!! Don’t miss out and drop by at No. 25 Brixton St., Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City (entrance is at the West Drive Capitol, in front of Bo Jungle Fitness) from today until December 10, 2016 (except holidays) from 10 AM to 7 PM! See you!

ALERT | Hacker group hacks, defaces PH websites

Hacker group Pinoy Hackers started making noise online as it defaced websites and sent a message to all voters. They aren't coming to sow chaos; instead, they are asking for something else.

The group called for all voters not to believe in black propaganda, to seek advice from people who know other candidates, and to vote those who deal with issues, not personalities. Lastly, the group sought for weariness and vigilance this coming election. 

The websites hacked include the following: 

1. http://braulioedujali.gov.ph/
2. http://drhtagum.gov.ph/
3. http://spda.gov.ph/
4. http://pinamungajan.gov.ph/up!oad/
5. http://www.fliptoplines.com/
6. http://www.tesda11.com/
7. http://www.abccenterphilippines.com.ph/
8. http://davaotourism.com/
9. http://pylon.asia/
10. http://careers.pylon.asia/
11. http://digitalfilipinos.com
12. http://www.skyrocket.ph/
13. http://bikeridemaps.com/
14. http://careers.skyrocket.ph/
15. http://godivephilippines.org/
16. http://geronimobdelosreyesjr.com/
17. http://www.abv.ph/
18. http://www.manillarose.com/
19. http://www.bevtools.com
20. http://blog.skyrocket.ph/

ALERT | Typhoon Nona Updates: #WalangPasok Class Suspensions, Signal Numbers

As of 10 PM, December 14, Nona was spotted 325 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar, moving westwards at 19 kph. It had maximum sustained winds of 150 kph and gusts of up to 185 kph. Estimated rainfall amount within the typhoon's 300 km diameter was from moderate to heavy.

Here are the places/areas where public storm warning signals have been raised.

Signal Number 3:

Catanduanes,

Sorsogon,

Albay,

Ticao Island, 

Northern Samar,

Eastern Samar,

Samar

Signal Number 2:

Masbate including Burias Island,

Camarines Sur,

Camarines Norte,

Marinduque,

Romblon,

southern Quezon,

Leyte,

Biliran

Signal Number 1:

Oriental Mindoro,

Batangas,

Laguna,

the rest of Quezon, 

Southern Leyte,

northern Cebu including the Bantayan and Camotes Islands,

Aklan,

Capiz,

northern Negros Occidental,

Dinagat province,

Siargao Island.

Classes have also been suspended in the following areas:

REGION IV-A (CALABARZON)

Lucena City, Quezon - preschool and elementary

REGION V (BICOL REGION)

Albay - all levels

Camarines Sur - all levels

Camarines Norte - pre-school to high school

Naga City - all levels

Masbate City, Masbate - preschool to high school

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)

Bogo City, Cebu - elementary to high school

Medellin, Cebu - elementary to high school

REGION VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)

Northern Samar - all levels

Biliran Island - preschool, elementary, secondary in the following towns:

Naval - pre-school, elementary and secondary

Biliran - pre-school, elementary

Kawayan - pre-school, elementary

Culaba - pre-school, elementary

Cabucgayan - pre-school, elementary

Caibiran - pre-school

Cathedral School of La Naval (CSN) - all levels

Sources: PAGASA, GMA News, CNN Philippines