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Firms told: ensure data privacy compliance in contact-tracing forms

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 12 01:41 PM

The National Privacy Commission said Monday it would "take steps" to ensure compliance of the data privacy act after reports of mishandling and misuse of contract-tracing data surged.  Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: August 20, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 12:11 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

'No mask, don't ask'

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 20 10:29 PM

A store selling motorcycle parts puts up a plastic barrier as a precaution against COVID-19 in Caloocan City on Thursday.  Read more »

Why you should think twice before using your senior citizen or PWD discount at restaurants

ANCX
Updated as of Jun 11 09:02 AM

For restaurants struggling to stay open during this COVID-19 crisis, the government-mandated 20% discount cuts deep into their bottom line. By NANA OZAETA Read more »

94% ng mga negosyo bukas na sa mga lugar sa ilalim ng GCQ: DTI

Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 09 10:34 PM

Sinabi ni Trade Sec. Ramon Lopez na nagbukas na ang 94 percent ng mga negosyo sa mga lugar na naka-GCQ. Gayunman, limitado lang sa kalahati ang kanilang operating capacity. Read more »

Businesses comply with rental relief for MSMEs, says DTI

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 30 10:53 AM

Some businesses waived rentals for their tenants to help their smaller counterparts ride out the COVID-19 lockdown, a trade official said Thursday.   Read more »

Private sector workers to receive P5,000 aid amid COVID-19 pandemic - DOLE

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 25 06:01 PM

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Wednesday it would provide a lump-sum cash aid amounting to P5,000 to private sector workers affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.   Read more »

Thailand to close malls as coronavirus cases jump to 422

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 21 05:52 PM

Thailand announced it will close malls in the capital Bangkok as the country reported its largest daily increase in coronavirus infections on Saturday. Read more »

Malls, other establishments to temporarily close in Rizal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 16 08:20 AM

Malls, bars and other establishments that accomodate huge crowds in Rizal province will temporarily close beginning Monday until further notice, to prevent possible widespread of the novel coronavirus in the region. Read more »

DOT: Allow hotels, restos to operate on ‘limited scale’ amid metro quarantine

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 14 08:40 PM

The Department of Tourism on Saturday urged local government units in Metro Manila to allow hotels, restaurants and other establishments such as groceries, convenience stores and drugstores to operate on 'limited scale' as the 'community quarantine' in the region draws near. Read more »

5 establishments 'polluting' Manila Bay shuttered

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 04:54 PM

The Philippine government has closed down 5 business establishments in Pasay City after they were found discharging untreated wastewater into Manila Bay. Read more »

With a facelift & new name, Makati Central Square is still a hobbyists’ haven—but for how long?

Marbbie Tagabucba
Updated as of Mar 02 11:09 PM

With a wealth of curiosities under one roof in a central location, many trek to MCS to satiate their passions. With its recent changes, will these specialty stores still hang around? Read more »

QC to also ban paper bags for groceries in 2 years

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 08:55 PM

Environmental groups have recently criticized companies for replacing plastic with either paper or so-called biodegradable plastic, which are both still detrimental to the environment. They have called on the public to refuse single-use packaging regardless of its material. Read more »