The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will cover the cost of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 testing for individuals seeking treatment of the disease, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Wednesday. Costs of COVID-19 testing is on us, says PhilHealth This is on top of the state health insurance agency’s coverage for quarantine and isolation costs, […]
Read MoreYou’re washing your hands many times a day and have stopped touching your face. What else can you do to improve your health and avoid harmful bacteria and viruses? Your immune system is your main line of defense against illness, so it only makes sense that you’d want to keep it in top shape. How […]
Read MoreSmart Padala by PayMaya, the country’s largest mobile domestic remittance network, is intensifying its push to provide more digital financial services to the countryside as it launches its flagship stores that act as digital hubs across the country. Smart Padala by PayMaya’s digital hubs bring crucial financial services to grassroots To date, Smart Padala by […]
Read MoreCebu Pacific Air, the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, announced earlier today their Travel Advisory in connection with the current COVID-19 situation in the country. According to the thread posted, CEB will be offering free rebooking for passengers as well as temporarily modified their booking policies. Cebu Pacific Air releases travel advisory […]
Read MoreTo provide its customers with reliable updates on COVID-19 and Taal volcano status, Globe Telecom is offering free data access to websites of the Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Globe offers free data access to DOH, PHIVOLCS, NDRRMC websites […]
Read MoreThe Internet has become a necessity for our daily lives. In the Philippines, one of three Filipinos in the have access to the internet since its availability in 1994. In 2019, the country tops the world internet usage index with an average of 10 hours and 2 minutes a day. 5 Common activities people do […]
Read MoreMothers, sisters, cousins, friends – all types of women play important roles in the lives of people. This is why they take center stage today, March 8, at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu wherein several exciting activities are in store to celebrate their life and contributions around us. Celebrate Women Empowerment at Robinsons Galleria Cebu Dubbed […]
Read MoreThere’s a whole garden of parsley being chopped at Shawarma Gourmet for an amazing experiential taste of authentic Lebanese salads and dips with a refreshing aroma of fresh vegetables and cooked meat. Enjoy the different sensations from flavors of yogurt, lemon, coriander, mint, sesame, and a lot more, from a very comforting and hospitable cuisine […]
Read MoreArmed with this year’s timely and relevant thrust and theme, “Alignment. Communication. Teamwork,” together with the message “Interact. Innovate. Immerse.” — The Zontians of the Zonta Clubs of Cebu 1 & 2 spearheaded the 2020 District 17 Area 3 Meeting on February 21 to 23, 2020 at the jam-packed Lapu-Lapu 1, Bai Hotel, Cebu City. […]
Read MoreThe British Council in the Philippines and the Plymouth College of Art (PCA) are bringing the global Making Futures conference to Cebu City this March 6-8, 2020, at Quest Hotel and Conference Center to explore the role of craft communities towards a sustainable future. The British Council in the Philippines gathers artisans and techies in […]
Read MoreThe internet population in the Philippines to be the fastest growing in the world, according to First Circle, an online financial solutions provider. It is determined to have enjoyed a growth rate of 530 percent over the last 5 years. The E-Commerce industry, or online business, is also set to grow at an annual growth […]
Read MoreEnglish pop duo, Swing Out Sister, is coming to Cebu. Known for the classic hit song, “Breakout”, Swing Out Sister is composed of Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell and they have scheduled concerts in Manila, Davao, and Cebu. Swing Out Sister Concert in Cebu Swing Out Sister is heading back to the Philippines for its […]
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