Muntinlupa to conduct census of residents with travel history

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:06:48 +0000

THE local government of Muntinlupa assured the public that it is taking precautionary measures against the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) following the rise of new confirmed cases in the country. To reduce the risk of large-scale local transmission and spreading of Covid-19 among city residents, Mayor Jaime Fresnedi ordered barangay officials and the City […]

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Globe at Home activates stringent health and safety measures

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:05:48 +0000

Given the increasing spread of COVID-19 in Metro Manila, Globe at Home ensures the overall safety and well-being of its customers through the implementation of stringent health check protocols for all its installers and repairmen. This is also to safeguard customers who need quality connectivity at home amid government and private sector policies that enforce […]

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SSS suspends its operations in Metro Manila, Luzon

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:04:47 +0000

IN the interest of public health and safety and pursuant to the Enhanced Community Quarantine being implemented in Luzon, we are suspending all SSS operations starting March 17, in the Main Office, Makati Office, and all branches in NCR and Luzon. We will make further announcements regarding our operations today in light of the recent developments.

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Aguilar to residents: Stay at home

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:03:46 +0000

Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar called on the city residents to seriously heed the advice of President Rodrigo Duterte to stay at home as the government implements a community quarantine in Metro Manila to prevent  and contain the spread of the fatal Covid-19. “Let us fully cooperate with the duly designated authorities and follow the advice of Covid-19 […]

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Shall We Drive? Let Suzuki and Doraemon be with you

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:02:37 +0000

Suzuki Philippines, the pioneer in compact car distribution invites families to have a fun and memorable experience in Suzuki dealerships nationwide. Purchasing your own vehicle is made more unforgettable by Suzuki with Doraemon, the robotic cat character that is loved by many generations. Doraemon is a popular character, who in his own adorable way, graced […]

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PH allows Filipinos to travel to South Korea, except to virus-hit province

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:40:35 +0000

THE Philippine government has allowed Filipino tourists to travel again to South Korea, except in North Gyeongsang province, the epicenter of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak, Malacañang announced on Tuesday. Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) reached the decision during a meeting on the same day to further […]

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Sarah’s bodyguard drops case, accepts P200k settlement from Viva

Credit to Author: Nika Roque| Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:36:59 +0000

AFTER an intense few weeks of news bits surrounding Sarah Geronimo and actor-athlete Matteo Guidicelli’s secret wedding, at least one of the controversies connected to the controversy has just been settled. Geronimo’s bodyguard, Jerry Tamara, accused Guidicelli of punching and accusing him of tipping off his wife’s now infamous mom, Divine, for gatecrashing their wedding. […]

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Honda denies govt excise tax behind closure of factory in Laguna

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:49:39 +0000

THE decision to close a factory in Sta. Rosa, Laguna by Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has nothing to do with the government’s imposition of excise tax, its spokesman said. Louie Soriano issued the statement on Tuesday during an inquiry by the House of Representatives’ Committee on Labor and Employment. “Basically this is a strategy […]

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Pope ‘tests negative for coronavirus’ – report

Credit to Author: Agence France-Presse| Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:46:00 +0000

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, who is suffering from a cold, has tested negative for the coronavirus, an Italian newspaper reported Tuesday, as Italy battles Europe’s worst outbreak. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni did not respond to a request for comment on the report in the Messaggero newspaper. Francis canceled a Lent retreat for the first time […]

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PH has enough tools to sustain growth — DoF

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 07:00:10 +0000

THE Department of Finance is optimistic on the sustained Philippine economic expansion this year amid domestic and global headwinds, saying the government has enough tools to propel rapid and inclusive growth. In a speech at The Manila Times’ 11th Business Forum: “The Philippine Economic Outlook 2020” held in Makati City on Tuesday, Finance Undersecretary Antonette […]

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