Has the liquor ban been lifted in your city? Check this full list

Drinking in public places is still strictly prohibited everywhere, though

Need a simple way to soothe your mind? Read up—literally

Bibliotherapy uses storytelling, creative writing and reading as simple yet enjoyable ways to calm your mind

I miss ‘dressing up’ for work

“Dressing up,” as phony as it sounds, may just be the cure to cabin fever—it might be in my case

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LOOK: Commuters with no transpo options struggle on first day back to work as NCR shifts to GCQ


Without employer-provided shuttle services, workers wait hours for buses as they return to work after two months

Jun 1, 2020

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Nope, we still can’t fly domestic despite airline announcements


Civil Aeronautics Board tells airlines resched resumption of domestic operations this week as IAFT has yet to approve routes

Jun 1, 2020

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The reason why there are no jeeps on the road is not just safety protocols—which they’ve instituted BTW


Don’t use pandemic as excuse to phase out old jeeps already implementing safety measures vs. COVID-19, PISTON president George San Mateo calls on the gov’t

Jun 1, 2020

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LOOK: Bikes fill mall parking lot proving just how space-efficient this mode of transport is


Switching to biking can also mean reclaiming commercialized spaces like parking lots

May 30, 2020

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This comic strip reveals the heart-breaking reality for low-income students as classes go online


For low-income Filipino students, catching up on learning as classes move online is not plausible without internet at home and mobile devices

May 30, 2020

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The anti-terrorism bill has received the approval of the House—but not of the public


The bill which seeks to incriminate anyone considered a threat to the state has passed the House, too

May 29, 2020

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As Metro Manila shifts to GCQ, we may not need quarantine passes anymore, says Año


Traveling to other areas is still discouraged, unless you’re an essential employee or if you have a travel pass

May 29, 2020

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You and your Grab driver must wear face masks—plus other new guidelines


In line with the resumption of their operations, Grab laid out safety guidelines for drivers and passengers

May 29, 2020

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Over 300 people call the mental health crisis hotline monthly since lockdown started


Since the start of community quarantine, the National Center for Mental Health has received 300 to 400 calls per month

May 29, 2020

EATS

This food photographer perfected the fried egg


Here’s a video tutorial for ideal fried egg

May 29, 2020

ENTERTAINING

Indie film fans, catch your favorites on Netflix this June—start with award-winning ‘Pamilya Ordinaryo’


Cinemalaya and Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Best Film Awardees “Pamilya Ordinaryo” and “Lola Igna” are part of the roster

May 29, 2020

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No buses or UV Express yet as NCR shifts to GCQ next week—DOTr


For the first few days of GCQ, only a limited number of public transport systems will be allowed to resume operations

May 29, 2020

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So you want to start your own compost? Read this


Composting is possible at home even with the most basic materials and minimal supervision

May 29, 2020

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Beginning June, Metro Manila will be transitioning to GCQ


By next month, public transport will be operating at a limited capacity and localized quarantines will be implemented

May 28, 2020

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No, essential workers don’t need travel authority to go to work


Employees passing through quarantine checkpoints only need to present their company ID or proof of employment

May 28, 2020

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Cycling may be the future of city transport. But how about the adults who can’t bike?


The transport system could benefit from cycling as the new mode of transportation, but let’s face it, not all of us had a childhood complete with biking lessons from our parents

May 28, 2020

PROFILE

Forget cherry blossoms. Stop and draw our own flowering trees


Artist Cynthia Bauzon-Arre wants to draw attention to overlooked local flowering tree species by teaching us how to draw its blooms

May 28, 2020

EATS

It’s official: the vegan luncheon meat will be available in the PH


The OmniPork luncheon meat will be available in the third quarter of 2020

May 28, 2020

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It’s official: the vegan luncheon meat will be available in the PH


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Bad Bird just dropped their exact recipe, so you can recreate their umami chicken at home


The restaurant has everything covered: from breading to frying to seasoning to preparing gravy


Mug cakes are back—thanks to TikTok


These sweet treats are easy to make—and you can carry them around anywhere too

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Bulalo-sinigang hybrid from Iloilo: Kansi | Nolisoli Eats: La Paz, Makati

Rainy days always call for a hot bowl of soup. Patpat's Kansi in La Paz, Makati makes it heartier with their signature kansi—a bulalo-sinigang hybrid featuring flavorful beef and bones in sour broth. This Bacolod staple is made by cooking beef shank in broth made sour by a local fruit called batwan.

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