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Is your wallet ready for the worst-case COVID-19 scenario?

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at May 25 10:14 AM

It looks like the worst is yet to come, and we all need to brace ourselves to survive not only this pandemic but even the next pandemic to come. There is no easy way to navigate the rough waters ahead, but there are three things that can help you, your wallet, and your family to ride it out. Read more »

In Cagayan de Oro, 'honesty jeep' is the new normal for public transport

Kenneth Mheil Mangaya-Ay, Choose Philippines
Posted at May 24 06:04 PM

Due to strict safety guidelines to fight the coronavirus, the Philippines’ dominant mode of transport will be required to have a new look. Read more »

Gov't tells public to adopt COVID-19 measures in malls as 'new way of life'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 24 12:36 PM

Government on Sunday told the public and the private sector that the practices of "new normal" in malls against COVID-19 would be implemented indefinitely. Read more »

Hairdressers suggest protocols for new normal in urgent appeal to reopen salons, barber shops

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 23 10:02 PM

The proposal includes the mandatory use of PPEs and disposable gloves for haircutters, and capping the number of occupants at a given salon.  Read more »

FDCP working on ‘final’ guidelines on how to film in post-pandemic world

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 11:06 PM

Everyone in showbiz knows that the way things are done in the industry must change. What they now have to agree on is the "how" part. Read more »

Duterte tells PMA, PNPA graduates to adapt to 'changing world'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 09:28 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday told the new graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to "adapt" to changes happening around the world or risk lagging behind other countries, as nations struggle with the coronavirus disease pandemic. Read more »

Ilang empleyado nangangambang di na mababalik ang dating kita sa 'new normal'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 22 09:34 PM

Nangangamba ang ilang negosyante at trabahador sa iindahing kalbaryo ngayong hindi pa agad mababalik sa normal ang kanilang trabaho dahil sa banta ng coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).  Read more »

Digital economy tax 'critical' as consumers shift to virtual channels: Dominguez

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 05:28 PM

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said Friday tax for digital services such as e-commerce and video streaming platforms is "critical" as consumers turn to digital in the post-pandemic the new normal. Read more »

Duterte to lead PMA, PNPA graduation ceremonies via teleconferencing, says Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 04:44 PM

Duterte's online presence during the graduation rites of both academies is unprecedented, says Palace spokesman Harry Roque. Read more »

Tennis: Philippine team misses playing, but COVID-19 threat tempers desire to return

Manolo Pedralvez
Updated as of May 23 02:04 AM

Should tennis restart activities, players must expect strict sanitation protocols and an outright ban on physical contact among participants.  Read more »

Mga ruta, bilang ng mga bus sa EDSA planong bawasan sa 'new normal': traffic czar

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 12:52 PM

MAYNILA - Pinaplantsa na ng gobyerno ang gagawing paghahanda para sa mga bus na papasada sa EDSA sakaling ilagay ang Metro Manila sa "new normal", ayon sa kawani ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.    Read more »

Philippines may scale back quarantines to zones by June: official

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 12:10 PM

The Philippines may downsize community quarantines to specific zones with COVID-19 cases by June, the chief implementer of the country's pandemic response said Friday. Read more »

DA eyes 'large food markets' in Metro Manila to stabilize prices, help farmers

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 04:19 AM

MANILA - The Department of Agriculture on Thursday said it is planning to put up "large food markets" in Metro Manila where products would be sourced directly from farmers to stabilize food prices and provide income to them during the coronavirus crisis. Read more »

Robot dog on virus park patrol in Singapore

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 21 08:53 PM

SINGAPORE - A yellow robot dog called Spot which found fame online for dancing to hit song "Uptown Funk" has been deployed to patrol a Singapore park and ensure people observe physical distancing. Read more »

Culture and arts body eyes digitizing programs in the middle of lockdown

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 22 09:27 AM

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts said Thursday it is bringing its programs online as the coronavirus crisis forced the cancellation of live performances.  Read more »

Trade chief pitches stimulus vs COVID-19 to lawmakers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 04:27 PM

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said Tuesday lawmakers should help businesses quickly recover from the pandemic by approving proposed stimulus programs.    Read more »

Returning workers not required to take COVID-19 tests - Roque

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 02:19 PM

Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said local government units and private companies cannot require their workers to pay for virus testing so they could go back to work. Read more »

SM tells mall shoppers: Keep right, practice safe distancing

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 12:14 PM

Shoppers should keep right and observe physical distancing as part of the "new normal" for shopping at malls, an executive of SM Supermalls said Thursday.   Read more »

PLDT says 5G rollout 'slightly deferred' due to pandemic

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 11:32 AM

PLDT Inc said Thursday the COVID-19 pandemic "slightly deferred" its 5G rollout as it looked to more opportunities in the digital space.   Read more »

5-on-5 hoops in PH still a long way to go? It looks like it, based on new sports protocol

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 06:28 AM

The Philippine Sports Institute on Wednesday released a document outlining the type of activities that will be allowed depending on the type of quarantine in place. Read more »