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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
Antonio's Tagaytay, Balay Dako can deliver to Metro Manila
Ready-to-cook Filipino dishes, meats, and pasalubong items from the two Tagaytay dining spots are available for delivery daily
U.S. services sector returned to growth in June 2020 – survey
The Institute for Supply Management's non-manufacturing index rises to 57.1% in June, well above expectations
Nacho bake: What it is and where to find it
It's nacho ordinary snack! Local businesses have been serving the cheesy, beefy trend – here's where you can get your fix.
LIST: Groups that offer counseling for sexual harassment victims
Here are some of the online safe spaces for those who experienced any form of sexual harassment.
Baked samgyup: What it is and where to find it
Kimchi rice, pork or beef belly slices, melted cheese, and nori – would you try baked samgyup?
Duterte wants probe into J&T Express cargo mishandling
'I am not condemning you now. I am also not insinuating that you are liable or guilty of doing it. It would depend greatly on what is the result of the investigation,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
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
Llaollao Philippines launches 'froyo freezer on wheels'
The frozen yogurt franchise can get your froyo orders delivered to you still frozen from these 6 Metro Manila branches
Tencent buying iflix streaming service
Tencent says of the deal: 'This is in line with our strategy to expand our international streaming platform, WeTV, across Southeast Asia'
Mercato Centrale opens online portal for delivery
Home-based vendors of the BGC night market are selling their frozen and ready-to-eat items via the Mercato Favorites website
With hotlines hampered, complaints flood PLDT, Globe social media pages
(UPDATED) With hotlines still undermanned because of the pandemic, users complain on PLDT and Globe's Facebook pages about not being able to get actual human help, slow response, and automated responses that don't address issues
EU hits Ressa verdict, urges PH to protect free press
'We expect the Philippines, like all countries, to uphold its international human rights obligations and protect and promote fundamental freedoms,' says the European Union External Action Service
You can get Good Shepherd Tagaytay's ube jam, alfajor delivered to Metro Manila
Other Good Shepherd Tagaytay goodies are also available like choco flakes, angel cookies, lengua, and cashew brittle from SPEW Organic's website
Do coronavirus restrictions threaten religious freedom?
From Washington to Manila, religious freedom is set to become one of the most enduring debates of the coronavirus era
LIST: Where to get fresh kimchi for delivery, pickup in Metro Manila
Craving for this Korean staple? Check here for several restos and small businesses that are open for pick-up or delivery.
Get a Smart Bro LTE Pocket WiFi delivered to your doorstep via GrabMart
In just 2 hours, you can get a new pocket WiFi
Get up to P100 discount from these GrabFood restaurants
Use these codes to get free delivery and discounts on Bacolod Chicken Inasal, 8Cuts, Conti’s Bakeshop and Restaurant, and more
Baguio Country Club now delivers banana bread, raisin bread to Metro Manila
Now you can enjoy Baguio Country Club's famous freshly-baked loaves at home – they're available for pick-up at this location
FALSE: DSWD 'gives P5,500 to every Facebook user'
Cash aid for every Facebook user? No such thing, says the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
Get a liter of ice scramble delivered by Iskrambol Manila
Every order comes with ice scramble toppings – buttermilk, choco syrup, mini mallows, and sprinkles
LIST: Where to get local coffee beans, grounds for delivery
In need of a caffeine fix? Here are some Filipino businesses to buy your locally-sourced beans from and support – all for the love of coffee
House bill seeks jail for pranking food delivery riders, canceling orders
No-shows and last-minute cancellations could land customers in jail for up to 12 years, if the proposed Food and Grocery Delivery Services Protection Act becomes law
Warmest May on record, Siberia 10C hotter
Large swathes of Siberia have been unusually warm for several months running, the Copernicus Climate Change Service reports
Lumpiarito Station's platters is the food delivery you didn't know you wanted
How does a lumpia grazing board sound? This local business serves 8 kinds in one box – toge, ubod, shanghai, dynamite, kamote, you name it – each with its own dip!
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
Buy one, give one: Raging Bull Burgers lets you donate a burger to delivery riders
For every Raging Bull burger you buy, your GrabFood or Foodpanda driver automatically gets one for free
Ababu Persian Kitchen reopens 4 branches for delivery, pickup
Ababu's Xavierville, Maginhawa, UST Gelinos, and Malate branches are now open for pickup orders
Get taho in a tub from Giant Taho
Their Taho in a Tub includes 2.5 liters of taho, syrup (classic, strawberry, or choco), and sago, and can be delivered hot or chilled to your home
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.
LIST: Dim sum, dumplings delivery options in Metro Manila
Want sum dim sum? For frozen or ready-to-eat dumplings, xiao long bao, siomai, wontons, and more, check these shops out
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
Red Mango sells frozen yogurt in pints for delivery
Craving froyo? Red Mango delivers pints of their original frozen yogurt – also available in Mango Jubilee, Choco Overload, and Banana Almond Crunch flavors.
Messaging app Signal using PINs to move data across devices
Signal's new PIN system will allow it 'to support future functionality while still protecting user privacy'
Hong Kong's am.pm soufflé pancakes available for delivery, pick-up
Dessert café am.pm's Ayala Malls Manila Bay branch is taking orders of their fluffy cremé brulée, matcha, milk tea, and tiramisu pancakes
Family Mart delivers onigiri, ramen, bento boxes
Family Mart's onigiri comes in 5 flavors: salmon, tuna mayo, SPAM, tori mix, and tinapa!
Indonesia planning 10% tax on foreign digital services
Products and services including video games, music and movie streaming could be subject to the levy, the Indonesian government says
FALSE: March 2020 CSE examinees 'automatically pass' due to COVID-19
The document that circulated did not come from the Civil Service Commission
Mom and Tina's reopens Makati, Pasig branches for delivery, takeout
Corned beef, anyone?
Sambo Kojin delivers 'grill-at-home' samgyupsal buffet kits
Sambo Kojin's grilled meat and seafood buffet can come to you for just P331 a head
Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina reopens 5 branches for takeout, delivery
Silantro's nachos, burritos, and quesadillas can now be ordered from branches in Metro Manila, Baguio, and Pangasinan
Tim Hortons delivers original blend coffee grounds, French vanilla cans
Tim Hortons' decaf coffee grounds and hot chocolate powder are also available for delivery from these branches
LIST: Ramen, pho delivery options in Metro Manila
Team Ramen or Team Pho? Either way, here are a few ramen and Vietnamese restaurants open for pick-up and delivery, just pho you.
Pan de Manila reopens for delivery nationwide
Several Pan de Manila branches are taking orders of their freshly-baked pandesal, breads, and spreads!
LIST: The best ice cream shops with delivery (and pick-up) options in Metro Manila
It's getting hot in here, so why not cool down with a bowl of ice cream? Check out these local ice cream shops that deliver – vegan options, included!
MAXI Mango delivers mango float, mango sticky rice, mango graham ice cream
You can get green mango with bagoong, vegan-friendly green mango sorbet, ube mango float, and mango pandan delivered, too!
What is ‘Wow China,’ the radio show sparking outrage on social media?
The 2-year-old program sparks fresh backlash during the coronavirus pandemic and after the government issues a cease and desist order vs ABS-CBN
CSC sets 5 alternative work arrangements for gov't workers during quarantine
The Civil Service Commission says this takes effect May 22
