Who would have thought? The once we knew ‘bilao’ that we used to see in a pansitans, being displayed in different sizes that serves as a pansit Malabon’s support, is currently acting as some tribal artwork that is being sold at an American furniture store Pottery Barn, completing the look of a virginal white bedroom with beige and white decor. And the craziest part of it all... the nearly P15,000 price tag attached to it is. The locally known turned fabulous “bilao” is identified in the online store as Round 42” Bamboo Wall Art, and it’s priced at 299 US...

Indeed, everyone is keeping themselves busy right now while working from home in the middle of quarantine to somehow respite themselves from getting burned-out due to being quarantined at home for more than a year now amidst the pandemic brought by COVID-19. People have already done plethora of ways for their own sanity break — making dalgona coffee, buying succulents, baking, cooking using air fryer, or working out. And now, Filipinos have found another way to destress—checking out a Facebook community called ‘Home Buddies’ where you can get ideas for your home makeover. Frances Catuando, a full-time copywriter and blogger,...

  During the holy week, mallgoers are strictly advised to observe safety protocols, including wearing of face masks and shields. Keep in mind as well that only individuals aged 18 to 65 are allowed outside in areas covered by “NCR Plus” or Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna from March 22 to April 4. Below is a list of the malls’ operating hours for this year’s Holy Week:   SM Supermalls: March 29 to March 31 - 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM April 1 to April 2 - CLOSED APRIL 3 to APRIL 4, 2021 - 10:00 AM –...

  Are you considering visiting Kaybiang Tunnel on your next trip? We are sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla has officially banned tourists from gathering at the Kaybiang Tunnel as a health measure and for public order. Remulla said in a Facebook post he had been receiving reports that the tunnel had become a major source of traffic congestion due to the number of people gathering there. He said the convergence of people near the tunnel also poses a hindrance and challenge to peace and order in the area. “Buong magdamag ay libo-libong...

The Skyway Stage 3 is proving itself useful in alleviating traffic and decongesting for the motorists in the main roads of Metro Manila as San Miguel Corporation (SMC) boss Ramon Ang has announced that Skyway Stage 3 has been partially opened to the public starting December 29, 2020. While passing through the 18-kilometer elevated expressway is free at the moment, San Miguel Corporation will begin to charge fees on February 1. A document published by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) shows the proposed price list for Skyway Stage 3 toll, which could be as low as P110, to P274. The...