Metro Manila

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NCR curfew to be lifted this week to give way to—you guessed it—holiday shopping rush

Starting Nov. 4, the prevailing 12 midnight to 4 a.m. curfew will no longer be observed in Metro Manila. But the verdict on whether minors should be allowed out during odd hours still depends on LGUs

What is and what’s not allowed during NCR’s GCQ Alert Level 4?

ICYMI: Metro Manila will be under a general community quarantine Alert Level 4 starting Sept. 16 to 30. Here’s what that means

Is it time to reopen cinemas? Metro Manila mayors disagree

Closed ventilation and the lack of social distancing measures in cinemas have remained a concern

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From UBelt to ‘Quezo Ave’, this ice cream takes you around Metro Manila

Kalye Sorbetes is a new homemade ice cream line with witty flavors from the same makers of Papa Diddi’s

Valentine’s will be cold in Manila whether you’re alone or not. Blame Amihan

They may have snow in the west, but Metro Manila will always have 18-24 degree Celsius temperatures—at least until February

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Mark your calendars: Metropolitan Theater reopens in April

The Victory at Mactan’s 500th anniversary celebration will have the honor of being the first event staged at the newly-restored theater

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Our traditional Simbang Gabi *might* still push through in Metro Manila

In an interview on Oct. 19, Metro Manila Council (MMC) chairman and Parañaque City Mayor…

The most indulgent and ingenious sandwiches of quarantine so far—available for delivery

This quarantine has been about food that’s both comforting and inventive. Can we blame ourselves?…

NCR residents, take note of these updated curfew hours

In a taped address aired on Monday night, President Rodrigo Duterte approved of the recommendation…

Reminder for NCR residents: There’s still an 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew under GCQ

Today is the first day of Metro Manila back in general community quarantine (GCQ) after…