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CSC issues hiring, online interview guidelines
PRESS RELEASE: In recruiting and selecting candidates, agencies shall adopt internal guidelines that will allow online recruitment and selection processes such as online competency assessments and video conferencing for interviews
CSC eases rules in filling up health, medical positions
PRESS RELEASE: The CSC says that reassignment, detail, and transfer for healthcare workers are also allowed
PH gov't to allow motorcycle back riding for couples
(UPDATED) Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año says they will allow motorcycle back riding for couples starting Friday, July 10
Comic Odyssey's Fort branch closes down
The branch located at the 4th level of Fully Booked BGC will be shutting its doors permanently after 8 years
DFA closes coronavirus-hit Aseana consular office
(UPDATED) The Department of Foreign Affairs says its NCR South consular office will be open on July 6 after disinfection procedures were completed
Jones Cup canceled amid coronavirus pandemic
The Philippines ruled the previous Jones Cup as Mighty Sports swept the tournament
SALN filing period extended further until August 31
The Civil Service Commission also allows the online submission of the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth by public officials and government employees
Berlin marathon canceled for 2020 over coronavirus
The city of Berlin has banned events with more than 5,000 participants since April
2020 New York marathon canceled over pandemic
The world's largest marathon scraps its 50th anniversary celebration
FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament moved to 2021
The national team composed of CJ Perez, Mo Tautuaa, Joshua Munzon, and Alvin Pasaol will vie for one of the Olympic spots up for grabs
Salcedo Market reopens with new guidelines
The produce and food market is open again from 7 am to 12 noon every Saturday
Kissing starts again in French films
'Kissing has started again' on French film sets where the actors have been tested for the coronavirus, says the country's culture minister
'Star Wars: A New Hope' concert is postponed to 2021
The event would have featured a screening of the 'Star Wars' film set to a live performance of its iconic score by John Williams
Oscars 2021 postponed by two months due to pandemic
The Academy is moving next year's Oscars ceremony from February 28 to April 25, 2021, while also extending the cut-off date for Oscar-eligible films to two months
Dine-in now allowed in Manila City
The dine-in option is restricted to 30% capacity and diners cannot eat face-to-face
UAE opens doors, allows even foreigners to return
The new government policy aims to bring back over 200,000 people with valid UAE resident visas
Star French chef comes up with 'COVID-safe' restaurant
Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse will be installing in his Paris restaurant a sophisticated 'anti-Covid' ventilation system similar to those in hospitals and intensive care units
Slipknot's Manila show rescheduled to January 2021
The band was initially set to make their Manila debut in March 2020
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine to enter final trial stage in July
The US biotech company's vaccine effort is a global frontrunner, alongside a vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford with AstraZeneca, which has also launched a large scale trial on 10,000 volunteers
Western Visayas tourists can visit Boracay starting June 16
All modified general community quarantine rules will apply, such as mask-wearing and physical distancing
Zara owner Inditex to close up to 1,200 stores globally
The company plans to boost their online sales moving forward
Vikings Luxury Buffet to reopen for dine-in — sans the buffet
Glass shields for food stations, an order-all-you-can format – the popular buffet joint tweaks its operations as it prepares to open its doors to dine-in customers
Coachella music fest canceled for 2020 due to pandemic
After postponing the California music festival to October, health officials are instead scrapping it totally for 2020 to 'protect the health of the community'
Meralco to start charging P47 again for online payments
'There is no reason to charge these fees except greed,' says consumer rights group Konsyumer
Eiffel Tower to reopen to public on June 25
The famous Paris tourist site is reopening after 3 months of closure with new ground markings, only allowing visits by the stairs
Get a liter of ice scramble delivered by Iskrambol Manila
Every order comes with ice scramble toppings – buttermilk, choco syrup, mini mallows, and sprinkles
Ramon Magsaysay Awards presentation canceled due to pandemic
The annual Ramon Magsaysay Award has only been disrupted twice before: during the 1970 financial crisis and the 1990 Luzon earthquake
Universal Orlando is first big Florida theme park to reopen after virus
The reopened theme park will only operate at 35% capacity, with new rules like mandatory face masks, temperature checks at the entrance, and ground markers
Ate Rica's Bacsilog reopens select PH branches for delivery, takeout
Missing Ate Rica's Bacsilog? There are now 62 branches open for delivery and takeout
You can get frozen, ready-to-bake Jamaican Patties for delivery
Now you can enjoy the flaky, meat-filled pastry freshly-baked from home
Gov't changes mind: Kids, seniors must stay home even under MGCQ
Even under the most relaxed form of community quarantine, those 21 and below, the elderly, and pregnant women can only leave their residences to obtain essential goods or to work
'Localized lockdowns' to contain coronavirus during GCQ, MGCQ
It could be a building, a block, or an entire barangay, but if there are two or more coronavirus cases in one place, the authorities will swoop in and lock it down
1st day of Metro Manila GCQ: ‘Walang masakyan’
A stranded passenger laments the 'social injustice' brought about by the reopening of businesses without the operation of jeepneys and buses
2 city bus routes to serve Bulacan, Cavite commuters starting June 2
LTFRB allows Angat-Quezon Avenue and Dasmariñas-PITX city bus routes to start operating on June 2, as mass transportation remains crippled due to DOTr policies
No need for quarantine pass under GCQ, except in critical areas, buffer zones – DILG
Passes are still needed when traveling between provinces and regions
LIST: P2P bus routes starting June 1
The resumption of P2P operations is in line with the start of the general community quarantine in Metro Manila
NAIA set to resume limited domestic flights
Only domestic flights approved by CAAP will resume operations between areas under general community quarantine in June 2020, says MIAA
Cupcakes by Sonja available for delivery, pickup in Metro Manila
Red velvet cupcakes, anyone? Cupcakes by Sonja is back in baking business for delivery and pickup orders of their cupcakes and whole cakes.
Rescheduled Boston Marathon now canceled
Staging the Boston Marathon ‘would not be responsible or realistic on September 14 or anytime this year,’ says the mayor
U.S. embassy cancels immigrant, non-immigrant visa interviews until June 11
The United States embassy in Manila is unable to provide a specific date when it will resume visa services, but hopes to do so 'as soon as possible'
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka launches 'cook-at-home ramen kits'
Now you can cook Ramen Santouka's ramen, chicken karaage, and gyoza at home – just pick up your orders from their Glorietta 4 branch
Ababu Persian Kitchen reopens 4 branches for delivery, pickup
Ababu's Xavierville, Maginhawa, UST Gelinos, and Malate branches are now open for pickup orders
Locavore sells ready-to-cook sizzling sinigang, lechon belly, crispy pata
Locavore's Filipino favorites are available for delivery in frozen, ready-to-cook, or party tray form
Foodpanda introduces grocery delivery service
The on-demand food delivery service introduces a new grocery feature
Public school enrollment to push through on June 1 – Malacañang
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says that face-to-face classes will only be allowed in areas that are no longer under community quarantine by the time classes start
Razon's of Guagua reopens PH branches for delivery, takeout
Hello Razon's halo-halo, pancit luglug, sizzling sisig, bulalo, and more! Check out the list of reopened branches here.
Educational publisher gives free access to teaching resources
PRESS RELEASE: Initially exclusive to Diwa partner schools, the Diwa Learning Town is now open to all educators to encourage them to start their learning continuity plan amid COVID-19
ROYCE Chocolates reopens branch for pickup, delivery
Nama chocolate bars, chocolate-covered potato chips, and more are available to order from ROYCE's Powerplant branch
Shake Shack introduces DIY ShackBurger take-home kits
Now home cooks can prepare Shake Shack's burgers at home – each kit comes with patties, buns, fresh veggies, cheese, and the secret Shack sauce
Several state colleges to waive entrance exams during pandemic
CHED Chairperson Prospero de Vera says many of these schools will determine the students' qualifications for admission based on their high school grades
