LIST | 5 Must-Have Mobile Apps for Bills Payment and Online Contributions During Enhanced Community Quarantine

Still stuck in an extended Enhanced Community Quarantine, most of us feel anxious about not knowing what's going to happen and how we're supposed to pay the bills that are already approaching due date. Luckily, some apps have existed even prior to this pseudo lock down that would enable us not just to pay bills online but to settle our contributions to government agencies and non-profit organizations at the comfort of our home. All that is really needed is a stable internet connection.

Here are five (5) must-have mobile apps that could help you with your bills payment, contributions and other online transactions:

1. PayMaya

Screenshot from Google Play Store

Experience an improved way of paying na SECURE at laging may BALIK sa’yo! PayMaya (Android | iOS) is a FREE e-wallet service that caters to your need for safe and seamless transactions. And with its new Balik Bayad campaign, you are sure to get the most value for your money.

2. GCash

Screenshot from Google Play Store

A mobile wallet app that lets you instantly pay bills, buy load, send money, shop, and more – all in the safety of your own home!

Enjoy fast and easy payments with GCash! It's a safe, secure mobile wallet that connects to your mobile number, making it available anytime, anywhere. Download GCash (Android | iOS) today so you can complete your errands without having to break quarantine!

3. Bayad Center Mobile

Screenshot from Google Play Store

Pay for over 1,000 bills online anytime, anywhere. Bayad Center is the pioneer and market-leader in the bills payment collection industry. With over 30,000 payment touchpoints nationwide, Bayad Center (Android | iOS) provides utmost convenience to Filipinos addressing all their payment needs.

4. Coins.ph

Screenshot from Google Play Store

Coins.ph (Android | iOS) is a mobile wallet that allows you to buy prepaid load, send money to anyone, pay over 95+ bills, receive remittances from 200+ countries & territories - even without a bank account. With Coins, your phone is the only wallet you'll ever need!

5. Moneygment App

Screenshot from Google Play Store

Your finances in an app, your future in a tap

Moneygment app (Android | iOS) is an all-in-one financial solution for— self-employed individuals, small to medium enterprises, homemakers, OFWs, and the general unbanked population— so you can focus on growing your business.

LIST | Open groceries and convenience stores schedule during Holy Week 2020

As we celebrate Holy Week 2020 in the comforts of our home, please be reminded of the following schedules of groceries and convenience stores.

These groceries and convenience stores will be closed on APRIL 9 and 10:

Greenhills Unimart

• Open on Apr. 6-8,  11-12: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Landers 

• Open on Apr. 8, 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 .p.m.

Robinsons Supermarket - closed on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday

Rustan’s

• Store hours vary per branch, with some open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Apr. 6 to 8 and 11 to 12. Kindly refer to link.

Shopwise and Shopwise Express

• Store hours vary per branch. Kindly refer to link.

S&R

• All S&R branches will remain open on Apr. 8, 11-12: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SM Supermarket

• Closed on Apr. 9; select stores will be open on Apr. 10. Kindly check list. 
• All  SM Supermarket branches will be open on Apr. 11-12.

UP Town Center

• Merkado Supermarket (Apr. 6-8 and 11-12 ): 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Healthy Options: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m
• Mercury Drug: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

These grocery stores will be closed on APRIL 10 ONLY.

Metro 

• Metro Supermarket in Market Market, Marquee Mall in Angeles, Alabang Town Center and Ayala Malls Feliz will be open on Apr. 9, 11-12: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Puregold

• Select Puregold stores will remain open on varied store hours this Apr. 9, 11-12. Kindly see the list here.

Santolan Town Plaza

• Mercury Drug - open on Apr. 9, 11-12:7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
• Town Plaza marketplace - open only on Apr. 11-12: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Groceries with NO STORE CLOSURES during Holy Week 2020:

All Day - open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Online Grocers 

Fresh Produce

• “Add to cart” option will be disabled until Apr. 9, 3 p.m.
• NO delivery option on Apr. 10.

Always Fresh PH - closed on Apr. 9-12; orders resume on Apr. 12.

LIST | Operating Hours of PH Banks (BPI, PSBank, BDO, Metrobank) for Holy Week 2020

The Holy Week has just started and with the COVID-19  pandemic still ravaging health systems, banking facilities need to be prepared to release cash for continuous money withdrawals.

Here is a list of operating schedules of Philippine banks for the Holy Week 2020.

BDO UNIBANK

• All branches will be closed from April 9 to April 12. Operations will resume on April 13

BPI

• All branches will be closed from April 9 to April 12

PSBANK

• All branches nationwide will be closed on April 9 and April 10

Source: ABS-CBN News

LIST | Open Pet Clinics and Grooming Centers During Enhanced Community Quarantine

Worried for the health of your fut kids? Looking for places where you can buy pet foods and treats? The Philippine Veterinary Medical Association has come up with a list of pet clinics that are still open during the enhance community quarantine 

List of vet clinics open for appointment and emergency cases in Metro Manila, other areas of Luzon, and Mindanao:

NCR

1. Animal Shelter Vet Clinic

1376 Mercedes Ave, Pasig City

Clinic hours: 9am to 5pm

09198289251

2. Animal Shelter Vet Clinic

Brgy Tuktukan, Taguig City

Clinic hours: 9am to 5pm

09198289251

3. Sorsogon Vet Clinic- Garcia

Garcia St, Sorsogon

Clinic hours: 9am to 5pm

09198289251

4. Sorsogon Vet Clinic- Balogos

Balogos St, Sorsogon

5. Santa Ana Animal Health Clinic

2259 Calderon St, Sta Ana Manila

Clinic hours: 9am-2pm daily

8241-7224

6. Jose Abad Santos Vet Clinic

1938 Jose Abad Santos Ave, Manila

By appointment/emergency only

0917-5521069/ 02-87880259

7. Pet Society Comfort & Care Veterinary Clinic

50 Villa Ortigas II, Granada St., Brgy.Valencia, Quezon City

9am-5pm (emergency & critical cases only, scheduled puppy/kitten vaccination via appointment)

09276508282/72163115

8. PasigLine Animal Clinic

#21 CLP Bldg, Mercedes Ave, San Miguel, Pasig City (Beside BDO)

Landline: 642-1502

Cp#?0915-545-8490/

0915-371-9261

Clinic Hours:

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm

Monday -Sunday

9. Metro Paws Pet Clinic

P3-11 Manlunas Street, Villamor Airbase Pasay City

8am to 6pm

0279195372

10. Petlink Wellness Center & Veterinary Clinic

Caloocan: 173 West, Macario Asistio Ave, Caloocan City (24hrs)

09054711129/09087209863

Malabon: 4-E Victoneta Ave, Potrero, Malabon (9am-7pm)

09560856119/09293275030

11. Vets on the Block Pet Clinic

10 Hyacinth Street

Roxas District, Quezon City

10 am to 5 pm

Strictly by Appointment only

09185400984

02- 34148428

12. Pet Starz Wellness Clinic

J.P Rizal, Makati City

10am to 6pm (please call before coming)

Globe: 0915-0558-805

Smart: 09198020558

Landline: 8776-7048

13. VET 911 ANIMAL CLINIC

Unit 203, #51 Shorthorn st. brgy. Bahay Toro, Quezon City

Monday-Sunday (except Weds)

9am- 6pm

Our contact numbers are as follows:

09326184116

09358115516

73731062

14. PetVet Jr. Animal Clinic & Grooming Center

490 Quirino Avenue Talipapa Novaliches Quezon City

Open Daily: 9am til 6pm

0933 8101881

02 7905 7343

15. PetVet Animal Health Clinic and Grooming Center

2nd Floor Nova Square Shopping Center, Quirino Hiway cor P. dela Cruz Street, San Batolome, Quezon City.

Opens: Monday to Sunday, 930am to 6pm

Tel No.: (02)83325488; 09431427906

16. ManilaVets Animal Clinic

683 Manga Avenue corner Mindanao St. Sampaloc Manila

8am – 6pm (strictly for emergency cases only or by appointment)

Cp# 09151942009

Landline # 7746-9054

17. Pet Saloon Animal Clinic,

Gen.T.de Leon Valenzuela City

09669161011or 7956 63 09

18. Greenwoods Pet Hospital

Facebook/Greenwoods Pet Hospital

19. Healthy Prints Veterinary Services

B20 L14 San Gregorio St., Golden Acres, (“Grandeur”) Marcos Alvarez Extension, Talon V, Las Pinas City

09063514802

Monday to Sunday

9am to 5pm

20. May Rulibeth L Javier Pet Lovers Animal Clinic and Emergency Services ( PLACES) / Doc May Pet Wellness Center

76 visayas ave brgy vasra qc 0917 8316826/ 89247118 office hr 8 am to 5 pm everyday.

Vets at work

Unit B/F Divino Amore BLDG, # 8 Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio Heights,QC

in front of Dominos pizza near security bank

office hours 10 am-5 pm Mon-sat only.

09209739069

21. Pet Saloon Animal Clinic

2029 A. SANTOS SUBDIVISION,GEN. T. DE LEON,VALENZUELA CITY CP NO.09669161011(open 9am up to 7m)

22. DMV PAGAMUTANG PANGHAYOP

3147 F Bautista street, Ugong, Valenzuela City

09060254055/ 091777779715/ 76184153

Clinic hours 9am to 5pm

Accepts home services appointment (depends still upon location)

23. Angeles Pet Care -Sucat Branch

Unit 27 and 28 Park and Shop 8300 Dr.A Santos Avenue Barangay BF Homes Paranaque City

Clinic hours

Monday to Sunday 8am to 5pm

09230211354; 09151679739

sucat@angelespetcare.com

24. Vetermedics animal clinic

rainbow st.corner sierra madre st.hacienda HTS.Mona CTY.

Marikina City

09158054543…..near plmar new campus

25. Pet House Pet Clinic

MAGINHAWA branch

131-B V. Luna Rd. Ext. Sikatuna Village, Quezon City

Landline: 3436-1906

7255-5077

7587-3092

Smart: (0939)902-5701

Globe: (0917)652-2589

TIMOG branch

36-D Sct. Limbaga St., Laging Handa, Quezon City

Landline: 7621-8387

Smart: (0947)899-6403

KATIPUNAN branch

15 Esteban Abada St. Builtmor Tower Loyola Heights, Quezon City

Landline: 3434-0032

7917-2522

Smart: (0939)902-5702

26. Dr. Love PET Clinic

#88 Road 1, CORNER ROAD 33, PROJECT 6 Quezon City

Tel. & CP. No. 09157005442 | 09177367761 | 72553407

Clinic Hours 9AM-9PM

SOUTH LUZON

1. Seven Lakes Veterinary Clinic

Colago Ave. San Pablo Laguna (across Puregold Sambat and next to Isuzu)

Clinic hrs: 9:00-4:00 pm. Emergency cases are accommodated

Tel. 09178172043

0495496071

09228217981

2. Whitewoods Animal Clinic

Brgy putingkahoy silang cavite

9am-5pm

Contact no. 09332261285

09066815783

3. Pet Family Animal Clinic and Grooming Center

B4 L6B Greenvillas 2 Brgy Buhay na Tubig Imus Cavite

Contact : 09062921197

0464186235

Clinic hours:

Monday – Saturday 8am-6pm

Sunday 8am-5pm

4. FMS Veterinary Clinic

6658 National Road,San Antonio,Los Banos,Laguna

CP #09062334489

9am to 2pm Mon to Fri

9am to 2pm,4pm to 7pm Sat, 10 am to 5pm Sun

5. Pajares Animal Clinic

17 hi way platero

Binan Laguna

Monday-Saturday 8am-12noon

09989724121

6. Dog Central Veterinary Clinic & Grooming

Bgy Halang Calamba City

0932 849 5981

By Appointment

7. Dog Central Veterinary Clinic & Grooming

225 Barangay San Juan

Tel 0932 849 5981

By appointment

8. Petrio Veterinary Clinic and Grooming Center

2nd Floor, YAMC Bldg., Brgy. Sahud Ulan, Tanza, Cavite

Monday to Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM (except Thursday), Sunday 1-5 PM

+63 956 041 5413

+63 9335974741

9. P-bee Snoopy and Buddy Veterinary Clinic

H. Ame St. and P. Montoya St. San Vicente 2 Silang, Cavite

Mondays to Saturdays

9am to 6pm

09958128176

09185731725

10. Happy Barn Animal Clinic & LA Pet Health and Wellness Shoppe

168 Bonifacio St., Brgy. 4 Poblacion 4, corner Regidor St. Sta. Cruz, Laguna

(Beside DBP bank)

Clinic hours: 8am-5pm Mon- Sat; 9am-12nn Sun

Accepts emergency cases/ surgery

Home service by Appointment

Tel. No. 049- 5764540

Cp. No. 09298379868

11. Doc F Veterinary Clinic

Pamplona bldg., Gen Ocampo st., Poblacion, Libmanan, Camarines Sur

Mon to Saturday – 9 am to 3 PM

Sunday- 9 AM to 11 am (EMERGENCY cases and puppy vaccination only)

Contact 09193796937 (smart/tnt/sun) 09066213027 (globe/tm)

12. Pawsitively Purrfect

Animal Health & Grooming Center

PitStop Bldg B, Kapitan Simeon Luz St., Brgy 6, Lipa City

First aid cases/appointments

Message Fb Page (name of our clinic)

+639175556851

(0955) 710 3717

13. Pet Wonders Veterinary Clinic (Main)

Old National Highway Nueva San Pedro, Laguna

Mon-Fri (9am to 5pm) or until further notice

ALL SCHEDULES ARE FOR APPOINTMENT NO WALK-INS

+632 85533196 +632 72141989

+639175117982

14. Pet Wonders Veterinary Clinic (Rosario)

Rosario Ave. San Vicente San Pedro, Laguna

Mon-Fri (9am-5pm) or until further notice.

ALL SCHEDULES ARE FOR APPOINTMENT NO WALK-INS

+632 79507155

+639171466789

15. Village Vet Animal Clinic and Grooming Center

Unit D Scandia Suites 2 South Forbes Inchican, Silang, Cavite (near Solenad Nuvali and Paseo de Sta Rosa, Laguna)

Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm or until further notice

Sun: 9am-2pm

*STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY*

Globe: 09058740422

Smart: 09493495943

Landline: 0495445939

FB page: Village Vet Animal Clinic and Grooming Center

16. Wags & Whiskers Veterinary Clinic

216 Aguinaldo Hwy Biga 2 Silang Cavite

09171535859/09395244249

Mon-Sat 9 am-4pm

Emergencies only

Call first for appointments

17. Pawssentials Pet Clinic

51 D5J’s Bldg., Don P. Campos Ave., Zone 2, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite

Open daily: 9am to 5pm

0921 434 0608

NORTH LUZON

1. Pets.Com Animal Clinic

Dr.Rudolph Angelo “Doc Bing” David Encarnacion

Rocka Avenue, Rocka Village II Tabang,Plaridel,Bulacan

Emergency and By Appointment for now a

09156798140 and 0932-9278407 Or 0943-0964409 or 044-7972211

2. Chat and Chiens Vet Clinic

156 DRT highway, longos, pulilan, bulacan

09328659569

Open 9am to 5pm

3. Twenty First Veterinary Clinic

Malhacan Road, Meycauayan City Bulacan (near China Bank)

Mon- Sat : 8am – 5pm Sun : 1pm- 5pm

09237129884/09776383380

4. R and G Vet Clinic

Poblacion Pulilan Bulacan

9 to 5pm

Mon to Sat only

5. Animal Life Clinic and Supply

Amado St. Dagupan City , Pangasinan is open 9:00 AM- 4PM

Contact no: 075-623-1327

Cp. 09209454468

6. SVC Animal Clinic and Grooming Center

0125 Capitol blvd. G/F Unit B VVD bldg. Brgy. Sto. Niño, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

Contact number: 09487200055

Clinic hours: 8am to 12nn

7. Angeles Pet Care

Vivape Center lot 2 Block 6 Mcarthur Hiway Brgy. Camachiles Dau,Mabalacat Pampanga.

Contact details: (045) 649-4258; 0933-862-7982 and 0917-625-2641

MINDANAO

1. Iligan Dog and Cat Doctor Animal Clinical Center

17 Fortaleza Street, Poblacion, Iligan City 09178505424, 09228880994, 063 221-7572

Clinic hours: 9am-12nn, 1pm-4pm Monday – Sunday

2. CDO Pet Doctor

09177942319

MAIN BRANCH-APITONG ST.CROSSING MACANHAN

MACANDIG BRANCH-TOMAS SACO ST NEAR CORPIS CRISTI.SCHOOL

NHA KAUSWAGAN BRANCH-Nha phase 1

8:30am-5pm monday thru sat

3. The Ark Veterinary Clinic

Doors 1 and 2 JDS Building, Jacinto Extension, Davao City

10am to 3pm (non-emergencies and emergencies; 24/7 on call for emergencies)

09228215121, (082)2867483

4. Animalandia Vet Clinic

Door 1 Onda Bldg., Casisang, Malaybalay City

09177003798

8:30-5:30pm monday thru sat

5. Fedmerc Vet Clinic & Supply

1F ESM Bldg., San Isidro St

Malaybalay City

09177003798

8:30-5:30pm monday thru sat

6. Animal Lover’s Lane Vet Clinic

Aglayan, Malaybalay City

09177003798

8:30-5:30pm monday thru sat

7. Pet Purrfect Animal Clinic

You We Tong Bldg,

Gusa,Cagayan de Oro City

10:30am – 5pm

0917-709-2185

(088) 323-4636

8. Furpet’sale Veterinary Clinic

LMC bldng, 008 V. Sheker st.

Bagong Silang, Iligan City

Mon-sat 9am-1pm until further notice

Pls call before coming

09171050446

9. Vets for Pets Veterinary Clinic

Zone 3 Upper Bulua, Cagayan de Oro

Friday to Monday 10am to 4pm.

09177721077

10. Casas Jamis Veterinary Clinic

Cagayan de Oro

Lapasan branch – 856-2256/ 09178867343

Mastersons branch – 851-2256/ 09177266385

Carmen branch- 858-6695/ 09177266022

Agusan branch- 855-1758/ 09175873898

11. Petvet Central Clinic

Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental

Masterson (Main Branch) -09162359535

Barra – 09275698880

Gusa – 09664429800

12. Alrae Veterinary Clinic

Maramag, Bukidnon

Monday – Saturday

9am – 5pm By appointment only, strictly no walk-ins

09177180397

13. Pet Whiskers Animal Clinic

Zone 12, Poblacion, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental

Monday-Sunday 9 AM -4:30 PM

09453802818

LIST | Persons who can go out during mandatory COVID community quarantine

On Wednesday, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases revealed a complete list of persons exempted from the mandatory home isolation.

Here’s the complete list of exemptions from the mandatory home quarantine:

BASIC SERVICES

Medical Services

1. All DOH Officials and Staff
2. All health and service personnel stationed at LGU Health Facilities
3. All PRC vehicles bearing the Red Cross Logo and Staff with Red Cross IDs
4. Core Staff from the WHO Country and Regional Offices
5. Doctors and their drivers
6. Hospital Staff and Employees including janitorial services
7. Medical Professionals and other Employees
8. Private Caregivers

Funeral Services

1. Employees
2. Immediate family of the deceased

Emergency Responders

1. BFP
2. DRRMC
3. DSWD
4. Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERT)
5. LGU Officials

Security Services

1. PNP, AFP, PCG, BJMP, NBI, OTS, BOC, BI, PPA, MMDA, and other Law Enforcement Agency Personnel
2. Company Security Officers and Security Guards
3. Force Multipliers (Brgy Officials, Brgy Tanods)

DAILY ESSENTIALS

Banks

1. Bank Employees
2. Armored Vehicle Crew

Money Transfer Services

1. Employees

Groceries/Convenience Stores

1. Employees

Public Markets

1. Vendors

Pharmacies/Drugstores

1. Pharmacists and Employees

Food Chain/Restaurants

1. Staff and Crew

ESSENTIAL GOODS

Delivery personnel (2 including the driver) of cargoes

Employees working at food and medical manufacturing establishments

UTILITIES

Telecommunications

1. Key Officials and Employees
2. Employees of Cable and Internet Service Providers

Water Companies

1. Key Officials and Employees
2. Water Delivery and Refilling Stations Crew

Energy Companies

1. Power Plant Maintenance Employees
2. Petroleum Tanker Drivers
3. Gasoline Attendants
4. Coal Delivery Drivers

Sanitation

1. Garbage Collectors

OTHER AUTHORIZED PERSONS

Private Individual (1 per household) availing the services of the mentioned establishments

Government Skeletal force of the Executive Branch

Capital Markets (based on skeletal workforce)

1. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
2. Securities and Exchange Commission
3. Philippine Stock Exchange
4. Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation
5. Philippine Securities Settlement Corporation
6. Philippine Depository and Trust Corporation

DOLE Skeletal Staff for Tulong Hanapbuhay sa Ating disadvantage/displaced Workers (TUPAD)

Senators and Congressmen with their CoS

Department Secretaries, Undersecretaries, Assistant Secretaries

Bureau Directors

Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsman

Justices of Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Court of Tax Appeals, and Sandiganbayan

Judges of the Regional, Metropolitan, City and Municipal Trial Courts and Prosecutors

Governors

Media Personalities including PCOO and its attached agencies

Unified ID Cards issued by PCOO are required starting March 21, 2020

Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) and Export-Oriented Businesses Personnel and those facilitating for their work from home arrangements

Critical Transportation Facilities Employees (i.e.; MRT, LRT, PNR, Airport and Toll Facilities)

Outbound and Inbound International passengers and driver

Sources: Philippine Daily Inquirer

LIST | Food Delivery and Take-out Hotline Phone Numbers this COVID-19 Enhanced Community Quarantine

Starting on March 17, the entire Luzon island chain will be under Enhanced Community Quarantine to halt the spread of Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) that's been cause of the global coronavirus outbreak.

As part of stricter measures being employed to stop the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, 

4. Restaurants can only accept take-home and delivery services. Dine in is strictly prohibited.

Considering that food is one of the basic necessities of life, here is a compiled list of Metro Manila phone numbers (hotline for delivery and take-out) of restaurants and other food establishments you can contact whenever you're hungry and cannot go out. 

Amber: 8-884-8888

Angel’s Pizza: 8-922-2222

Aristocrat: 8-894-0000

Army Navy: 8-333-3131

Bon Chon: 8-633-1818

Burger King: 2-22-22

Chooks-to-Go: 8-687-1010

Chowking: 9-8888

Cara Mia: 7-745-5593

Conti’s: 8-580-8888

Domino’s Pizza: 8-997-3030

Dunkin’: 8-988-7288

Goldilocks: 8888-1999

Greenwich: 5-55-55

Jollibee: 8-7000

McDonald’s: 8-6236

Juju Eats: 8-820-4663

Kenny Rogers Roasters: 8-555-9000

Kitaro Sushi: 8-911-1115

KFC: 8-887-8888

Max’s: 8888-9000

Mang Inasal: 7-3333

Motorino’s Pizza: 8-810-1000

North Park: 8-737-3737

Papa John’s Pizza: 8-887-7272

Pizza Hut: 8-911-1111

Red Ribbon: 8-7777

Shakey’s: 7777-7777

Tapa King: 8888-8272

Wendy’s: 8-533-3333

Yellow Cab: 8-789-9999

Yoshinoya: 8-288-2888

Please be mindful though that with each delivery you request is a fellow Filipino risking his life for your food. Be grateful.

LIST | PAL, Cebu Pacific cancelled flights due to community quarantine

Updated as of 1:53 PM, March 15

Here is a list of cancelled Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific (CebPac) flights announced on on Sunday due to the community quarantine initiatives being implemented by Metro Manila local government units to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

March 15 and 17 Cancellations
PR 2353 Cebu – Puerto Princesa – Cebu
PR 2354 Puerto Princesa – Cebu

March 15 to 18 Cancellations
PR 2340 Clark – Puerto Princesa
PR 2341 Puerto Princesa – Cark
PR 2372 Davao – Tagbilaran
PR 2373 Tagbilaran – Davao

March 16 and March 18 cancellations
PR 2370 Davao – Tagbilaran – Davao
PR 2371 Tagbilaran – Davao

March 16 to March 18 cancellations
PR 2295 Cebu – Cagayan de Oro
PR 2296 Cagayan de Oro – Cebu
PR 2313 Cebu -Cagayan de Oro
PR 2314 Cagayan de Oro – Cebu
PR 2315 Cebu – Cagayan
PR 2316 Cagayan – Cebu
PR 2927 Cebu – Legaspi
PR 2928 Legaspi – Cebu
PR 835 Clark – Cebu – Clark
PR 836 Cebu – Clark
PR 2347 Cebu – Puerto Princesa
PR 2348 Puerto Princesa -Cebu
PR 2372 Davao – Tagbilaran
PR Tagbilaran – Davao 2373

March 16 and 18 only
PR 2370/2371
PR 2991 Cebu – Zamboanga
PR 2992 Zamboanga – Cebu
PR 2995 Cebu – Zamboanga
PR 2996 Zamboanga – Cebu
PR 2485 Zamboanga -TawiTawi
PR 2486 Tawi-Tawi – Zamboanga
PR 2593 Davao – Zamboanga
PR 2594 Zamboanga – Davao
PR 835 Clark – Cebu
PR 836 Cebu – Clark
PR 2347 Cebu – Puerto Princesa – Cebu
PR 2348 Puerto Princesa – Cebu
PR 2991 Cebu – Zamboanga – Cebu
PR 2992 Zamboanga – Cebu
PR 2995 Cebu – Zamboanga
PR 2996 Zamboanga – Cebu

March 17 cancellations
PR 2925 Cebu – Legaspi
PR 2926 Legaspi – Cebu

CEBU PACIFIC

March 15 to April 13
5J 607 Clark-Cebu
5J 157 Clark-Cebu
5J 609 Clark-Cebu
5J 204 Cagayan de Oro (Laguindingan)-Cebu
DG 6516 Dumaguete-Cebu


Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer

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

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

LIST | Holiday Mall Hours in SM Supermalls 2017

Wondering what time will SM Mall of Asia close on December 25? Planning ahead for your holiday rush shopping spree in SM Supermalls? 

Well, here’s a complete list of SM Mall opening and closing hour schedules from December 23, 2017 to January 1, 2018.

Image Courtesy: SM Investments Corporation

Metro Manila

SM By The Bay

Monday - Thursday: 4:00 pm - 12:00 mn

Friday - Saturday: 4:00 pm - 2:00 am

Sunday: 4:00 pm - 12:00 mn

SALE | Five (5) Metro Manila Sales You Should Not Miss

It's that time of the year again when people flock to malls to purchase extravagantly and gather in groups to hang out and spend the holidays with their loved ones. Siyempre, who wouldn't love shopping when the things you love and need are put on sale, right?

Filipinos of legal age surely wouldn't want to miss on such sales. So I have enlisted five (5) of the ongoing holiday sales you must check out.

1. LEGO uBer Sale

Have you made your Christmas List and checked it twice? Why not make a trip to a LEGO Certified Store near you to complete what's left in your list? Get an ADDITIONAL 10% off ON TOP of the 20% off on ALL regular LEGO sets until December 31 only, when you present your LEGO VIP card! Don’t have a LEGO VIP card yet? Get yourself one at any LEGO Certified Store now! It’s FREE!

LIST | Holiday Mall Hours in Robinsons Malls 2017

Still looking for Christmas gifts to give to your love ones? Wanting to frequent Divisoria, but finding it difficult to go there 'cause it's too far? Is there a nearby Robinsons mall in your area?  Why not check out Robinsons Malls' wide array of gift items?

Here is a list of the holiday mall hours in Robinsons Malls branches before 2017 ends. All photos  are courtesy of Robinsons Malls.

1. Mall Hours: Robinsons Place Manila

2. Mall Hours: Robinsons Forum

3. Mall Hours: Robinsons Novaliches

4. Mall Hours: Robinsons Metro East

5. Mall Hours: Robinsons Town Mall Malabon

6. Mall Hours: Robinsons Galleria

7. Mall Hours: Robinsons Magnolia

8. Mall Hours: Robinsons Otis

STEPS | How to get a police clearance in Manila Police District (Updated 2017)

In 2015, I posted in my main blog a simplified list of steps on how to get a police clearance in Manila, particularly in Manila Police District (MPD). Now, I am posting a revised version of the steps plus the associated police clearance application payments.

Siyempre, we use the police clearance as part of a list of requirements need when applying for something in the bank, at work, or in a government facility. In this post, I will be detailing the steps on how a police clearance (certificate and ID card) can be obtained if you are near Manila Police District.

Location of MPD:

Image Courtesy: Google Maps

Located along UN Avenue in Ermita, Manila, its nearest landmark include Manila Medical Center (Manila Med) so if you're riding LRT 1, just stop at UN Avenue station.

Requirements for getting a police clearance in MPD:

• CASH - you'll have to spend at least 300 Php, the breakdown of which is as follows 
• Cashier 1 (I really don't know what payment here is for): 100 Php 
• Cashier 2 (beside Cashier 1 for pPolice clearance ID card and certificate): 200 Php 
• Manual fingerprinting donation: at least 1 Php 
• Take note that two receipts should be issued to you, one from each cashier

PROCEDURES OR STEPS TO GET A POLICE CLEARANCE IN MANILA:

You start at the small entrance on the left side of the MPD complex where you'll see a small booth with men handing out an application form and people writing and waiting for their clearances to be released. So, this area is the registration and waiting area at the same time.

1. Fill out the application or registration form.

    Time allotment: 3-5 minutes. This varies depending on your writing speed

Police Clearance Application Form 2017

After filling in the necessary information, proceed to the cashiers at the left passageway. You'll just have to follow the trail of how the booths are arranged.

2. Pay 100 Php in the first cashier.

   Time allotment: 2-3 minutes. Just bring the exact amount para mabilis hehe. Don't forget the receipt 'cause it will be checked.

So I checked the first receipt (refer to photo above). It's issued by the Office of the Treasurer pala. Maybe it's a contribution to the city's coffers associated with safety? I don't know haha.

3. Proceed to the next booth to pay 200 Php for the police clearance ID card and certificate.

 
    Time allotment: 2-3 minutes. Again bring the exact amount para walang problema hehe  and don't forget the second receipt.

Here's the second receipt you should have received after passing the cashier booths located adjacent to each other.

4. Manual fingerprinting.

  You will then get inside the Main Area for processing everything and look for the manual fingerprinting area. There you'd have your hands dirty with ink. Hence, the guys handling that section will be ASKING you to DONATE for their wet wipes. Show your form and receipts to them.
    Time allotment: 2-3 minutes

   

5. Data encoding.
    Once done with step 4, look back and you'll see chairs. Line up (by sitting) and wait for your turn to show your application form to the data encoders. They will have computers with screens facing you so that you'd be able to double check the information they're typing. Make sure there's no problem in the information they inputted.

    Time allotment: 3-5 minutes

   

6. Face capture (photo) and digital signature input, plus biometrics.

   When you're finally done with the data encoding, the encoder will give you a printout. Give this together with your receipts to the section for photo capture, digital signature and biometrics. Basta andiyan lang yan, madaling mahanap, promise.
    Here, the facilitator will ask you to remove any earrings, eyewear, etc so that your bare face will be placed on your police clearance ID. Here, the facilitator will request that you place your right thumb on the biometric scanner four (4) times to record your thumb print. It's also in this section wherein you'd have to sign digitally.
    Take note that your receipts and the printout handed to you will not be given back in this area. Why? You will be asked to go back to the entrance or waiting area. There you'd just have to wait for a few minutes so that your police clearance ID  and certificate will be released.
    Time allotment: 5-10 minutes

7. Releasing area. WAIT.
   Here, you'd just have to wait until your name is called. Releasing of my clearance ID and certificate only took 5 minutes hehe. It's really fast. Well, I guess it depends on the number of people who are there. Nung time ko, Friday morning, konti lang tao.

    Time allotment: 5-10 minutes

There it is! Swabe ba? Hope you'd be able to get your police clearance certificate and ID in the Manila Police District super fast. Please be aware though that the duration it would take might depend on whether or not there's a lot of people

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LIST | Five summer destinations to visit near Metro Manila

Having headache thinking where to spend your summer vacation this year? Also, you’re probably worried about your budget, right? Well, Relax. Stop worrying!  

Have you forgotten? Philippines boasts some of the most exciting prospects for summer; from its gorgeous beaches and luscious dishes to those sets of friendly people anyone would wish they'd meet. Well, if you are planning to spend near Metro Manila, there are summer destinations nearby that can offer you a well deserved vacation. This might be a shock for you, but you can still have fun under the sun without overspending. 

Here are five summer destinations near Metro Manila that you can consider visiting for your much awaited summer holidays?

1. Tagaytay

Image Source: PanoramicTrip

Summer in the Philippines can be excruciatingly hot. Because of the summer heat, people choose to visit Tagaytay. If you just want to unwind and chill, consider visiting Tagaytay. The place offers the finest views, with cool atmosphere. Don’t miss the chance to visit Sky Ranch or simply roam every morning in one of the city’s parks and gardens. You’ll surely love the vibe the place radiates. 

How to get there? From Manila, take a bus bound for Tagaytay or Nasugbu or you can also take a shuttle/van to Lemery at Starmall Alabang or Shaw. 

Daily suggested budget? 850Php-1500Php.

2. Puerto Galera

Image Source: The Philippines

It is an undeniable fact that summer is the best time to hit the beach, right? From Metro Manila, approximately four hours traveling will get you to a place so serene and alluring, Puerto Galera, where city-dwellers visit for beach activities such as swimming and beach bumming. 

Declared a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in 1973, it is one of the destinations with the richest marine biodiversity in the world. Visitors can experience their dream of enjoying life in white sand beach there without spending too much unlike when you go to Boracay where most partygoers and socializers set off during summer holidays.