SM Builds Seven Emergency Quarantine Facilities in Metro Manila

SM, through SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), recently constructed seven (7) insulated emergency quarantine facilities (EQFs) in Pasay and Quezon City to house and treat patients affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Built by the SM Engineering Design and Development (SM EDD) team, and WTA Architecture and Design Studio, these include four facilities in Camp… Continue reading SM Builds Seven Emergency Quarantine Facilities in Metro Manila

SM donates PhP170M for PPEs and medical supplies

Through SM Foundation, SM is donating over PhP 170 million towards the fight against COVID-19, surpassing its initial allocation of PhP 100 million. The initiative is to help ensure that Healthcare workers in hospitals nationwide are armored with personal protective equipment (PPEs) – full protective suits (including for ICU use), face shields, gloves, N95 masks,… Continue reading SM donates PhP170M for PPEs and medical supplies

Food Delivery During Iloilo Community Quarantine

ILOILO CITY is under enhanced community quarantine or a lockdown starting March 20 until April 14, 2020, announced by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Now, being a common Ilonggo who wants to still enjoy delicacies despite this crisis, here are some of your options for food delivery services. Alberto’s Pizza One… Continue reading Food Delivery During Iloilo Community Quarantine

ILOILO CITY LOCKDOWN: 25 Things You Should Know

(Updated March 21, 2020) ILOILO CITY is under enhanced community quarantine or a lockdown starting March 20 until April 14, 2020, announced by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas on Thursday, March 19, 2020 issuing an Executive Order No. 055 implementing Regulation Ordinance No. 2020-056, Series of 2020 in relation to the practice of Enhanced Community Quarantine applicable… Continue reading ILOILO CITY LOCKDOWN: 25 Things You Should Know

National Museum closes nationwide due to COVID-19 in PH

The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) closed its facilities nationwide starting March 13, 2020 until further notice as a preventive measure to contain the spread of the COVID-19. Director-General Jeremy Barns issued the order in support after the President raised public health alert to Code Red Sublevel 2 per advice of the Inter-agency Task Force… Continue reading National Museum closes nationwide due to COVID-19 in PH

Iloilo Province on Travel Restriction due to COVID-19 threat

The Iloilo provincial government will fully implement its border restriction starting March 18, 2020 amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) threat. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. met with Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) Director Police Colonel Paul Kenneth Lucas on Tuesday relative to the conduct of boundary checkpoints. Five borders connecting Iloilo to the neighboring provinces… Continue reading Iloilo Province on Travel Restriction due to COVID-19 threat

The Blatant Signs of Unemployment

I have been a freelance brand and marketing consultant for local brands in Iloilo City, Philippines for two years now. I started with a blog and a Facebook Page, then expanded to brand and marketing strategies. Earlier this year, I jumped in as a life coach on leadership, brands, and personal development. Basically, I left… Continue reading The Blatant Signs of Unemployment

SM Group allocates P100M towards COVID-19 outbreak support

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SM Group allocates Php100M towards COVID-19 outbreak support to PGH, RITM, and other government hospitals after several community quarantine is implemented on some areas of the country with President Duterte announcing an ‘enhanced community quarantine’ status. Part of the president’s speech was asking big businesses to help in the process. “To ensure the safety of… Continue reading SM Group allocates P100M towards COVID-19 outbreak support