#OUR HOME SM City Marikina

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OUR HOME Unveils New Store at SM City Marikina

Discover the newest addition to the OUR HOME family at SM City Marikina. Since launching its inaugural outlet in 1997, OUR HOME has risen to prominence as the Philippines’ premier lifestyle furniture store chain. True to its mission of empowering customers to craft their perfect contemporary living spaces, OUR HOME Marikina showcases the diverse and stylish furniture collections the brand is…

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Refresh your spaces for the summer at Our Home's 3-Day Sale

As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, summer brings with it a perfect opportunity to breathe new life into your living spaces. The bright sun shining and a warmer feel to the air necessitate some changes to the rooms we inhabit, whether to create a serene oasis for relaxation or inject a burst of vibrant energy into your interiors. Since Our Home opened its doors in 1997, it has…

[takeoffphilippines]

HONOR to reach more Filipino fans, opens first experience store in Cebu

Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2023 – Talking about unstoppable, HONOR Philippines has just opened its first experience store in Cebu at SM City Consolacion, Upper Ground Cyberzone. Following its SM Fairview store opening, the leading smart devices provider vows to reach more Filipinos by the end of the year, targeting at least 100 experience stores.

HONOR Brand Manager Joepy Libo-on, Vice President Stephen Cheng, and PR Manager Pao Oga with Rulls Business Development Manager for VisMin Angel Rosas, Group Executive Bea Sy, and SM City Consolacion Mall Manager Wamilda Estrella

The store opening was well received by Cebuanos with a jam-packed crowd interested to catch HONOR’s latest offerings. To see the full event highlights, check out this video (https://bit.ly/40CUci5).

“By having more and more avenues to cater our HONOR fans and tech enthusiasts alike, we stay true to our promise of providing better service to Filipinos. With that, expect back to back store openings, more products to launch, and big announcements from us this coming weeks,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.

Going regional

Right after its first two experience store openings, the leading technology brand officially teased the opening of more experience stores in Luzon, Visayas, and especially in Mindanao. 

After the opening of the experience store in SM Consolacion, the leading tech brand provider of smart devices is preparing to launch the stores in SM Marikina, SM Marilao, SM Makati. In the months of May and June, more experience stores will open at SM Sucat, SM Grand Central, SM North Edsa. SM Tanza, SM Southmall, SM Bacoor, and SM Sto. Thomas. 

HONOR X9a 5G now in Limited-Edition Midnight Black

The new limited-edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black was also showcased during the store opening. Lucky mall-goers were handpicked to participate in the viral HONOR smash challenge where the winner got to take home an HONOR X9a 5G!

This crowd-favorite sports a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display bringing users a large screen with an impressive screen-to-body ratio. HONOR X9a 5G has an impressive 64 MP Super Triple Camera and a 2-Day Battery Life.

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[twatkcox]

[#2021]

Really, 2020, what has gotten into you? It only took more than a couple of months before everything went haywire and causing a worldwide problem that’s so difficult to manage and control. I’m specifically referring to the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic, which is still ongoing as of this post.

Anyway, let’s take a recap of all the things that happened in 2020:

I’ve published a total of 42 posts on TWATKcox-WP this year, which is slightly higher than last year.

I officially have a new job for the first time in six years, though I’m currently on a pay-per-work basis. Right now, I still don’t have my TIN (taxpayer’s identification number) and I don’t know if my previous company had already filed my TIN application at the BIR office in Makati. Well, I don’t want to risk getting multiple TINs, which is punishable under Philippine law.

TWATKcox’s 7th anniversary post features the seven things about me. Of course, it includes a very serious accident that left a scar on my scalp as a revelation, the last one on the list.

Taal Volcano in Batangas (south of Metro Manila) erupts, causing damage to houses and crops. Surrounding areas were also affected by the ash fall, prompting those living in nearby areas to hoard face masks.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), originating from Wuhan, China (ugh, China!), infects millions of people in almost 200 countries. Several planned events here and abroad (mainly concerts and conventions) were either postponed or canceled for safety reasons.

In late January, I managed to capture some interesting scenes during the Chinese New Year celebration in Binondo, Manila. As a safety precaution due to the possible threat of COVID-19 in the country, I decided to wear my face mask in the area.

I visited the newly-opened Ayala Malls Manila Bay right after Valentine’s day (which turned out to be the final mall-hopping trip before the lockdown), as well as some of the malls (particularly SM Mall Of Asia) in the Bay City area (Pasay). I managed to see my previous employer’s new building along Macapagal Boulevard up close, right next to W Mall (Waltermart).

I bought a lot of manga books earlier this year, including Attack On Titan (volume 9), Nura: Rise Of The Yokai Clan (volume 2), and Buso Renkin (volume 8). Aside from that, I also bought two large plastic storage boxes and four shoe boxes to store my manga collection and my collection of old magazines.

Since March 15, Metro Manila (and the rest of the Philippines) was placed under community quarantine in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. For more than two months, I was stuck at home writing fewer posts for my blog as well as downloading tons of stuff. I find it unimaginable not to leave the house at a time like this, but I managed to do so a few times.

For a while, we have to rely on food deliveries and online shopping sites, mainly for groceries, fresh produce, meat products, and essential items.

In June, an online portal (powered by Weebly) and a third Tumblr site (focusing on my own literary works and fan fiction) were launched. TWATKcox’s Weebly site still remains operational, though no longer updated since last year. Also, all of my Tumblr sites are now using the Strongest theme by Glenthemes.

The Otaku Diaries (previously as The Anime Diaries on TWATKcox-Tumblr) debuted on TWATKcox-WP with a different introduction. I’ve already published a few posts under that series.

In September, I had a third smartphone, a Mi A1 (which is passed down to me by my brother, who had just got a new phone) which is currently running a customized OS that is based on Pixel OS. It took me almost a week to set it up and then I messed it up with a bugged update, As a result, I had to set up the Mi A1 again. Right now, it didn’t get a lot of use since I still have my second smartphone (the Vivo Y53), but I’m actually using it to do various jobs off PC, such as writing various drafts, editing photos, and surfing the internet. Once the pandemic is over, I’ll be using it as a primary phone with the Vivo Y53 as a secondary/music phone, effectively retiring my first smartphone, the LG Optimus L3 II, which I’ve been using since 2014.

I celebrated my 30th birthday with a simple dinner. Nothing special, really. But I think it would’ve end up differently had the pandemic not happened.

A couple of strong typhoons hit the country: Typhoon Goni (Rolly) and Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses). Both typhoons caused serious damage to various parts of Luzon, including Bicol region, Cagayan Valley, Rizal province, and Marikina.

I managed to buy a lot of stuff, some of the items are bought online via Lazada. Among those I bought are a couple of micro SD cards (64 and 128 GB), a 10000 mAh power bank, and a USB hub with SD card reader. My PC got an upgrade too, including a brand new 4 TB hard drive to replace the failing 2 TB hard drive. Of course, I initially have plans to buy some new clothing and accessories, but I decided to hold off for now until the pandemic ends.

I celebrated my tenth year with WordPress. It’s been ten years since I joined the blog-hosting site (WordPress.com) to host my blogs The Kin Keihan Times (second iteration, December 2010 to January 2013, now called The Kin Keihan Times Archives) and The World According To KCOX (since January 2013). More than two years later, in January 2023, the latter will celebrate its tenth year in the cyberspace, another major milestone for my current blog.

As far as Christmas and New Year’s celebration is concerned, I couldn’t enjoy it despite my extreme anticipation for the holidays. Private gatherings are limited to about 10-20 people. Public gatherings are still prohibited, so there will be no New Year’s celebration parties around the country, as well as in other parts of the world.

Before the year ends, I created a new banner for TWATKcox-WP, using one of the edited pics from last year. Nothing special, really.

Right now, I don’t want to get my hopes up (I’m extremely disappointed about my canceled plans for this year, that’s what) so I won’t be listing down any of the upcoming events here. Same thing goes for my upcoming plans. The only things you should look forward to this 2021 are the main blog’s 8th anniversary and a handful of special posts. Whether or not I’ll get to finish the planned literary special and the autobiography will depend on the COVID-19 situation in the country. If things won’t improve by then, I might be forced to drop these projects altogether.

Frankly speaking, 2020 doesn’t deserve a place in world history. I was hoping that this cursed year be erased from this planet’s existence.

The world is greatly suffering from COVID-19 and it will take a while for this pandemic to end. So, it looks like I won’t have a great new year ahead as well.

And so, I won’t end this with a greeting. Just stay safe, stay healthy, and together, we’ll beat the sh*t out of this f***ing coronavirus that ruined our lives. Yeah, 2020, you’re the worst year in history, ever.

[thedentistisout]

CALL AND COLLECT WITH ACE HARDWARE

Truly the helpful place, ACE Hardware continues to provide solutions to everything you need for your home repair projects with its Call & Collect service.

Your home improvement work will be a lot easier with high performance cordless drills / drivers in compact and lightweight designs; while ACE Exclusive hand tools are great for minor repairs like fixing a leaking tap, or repairing broken electrical sockets.

Give your home a fresh new look with lead-free and odorless ACE Paints and painting supplies. Prevent your home from rust and corrosion by spraying ACE Rust Stop paints direct to metal surfaces.

Replacing your lights with LED bulbs is also another way to update your home. Choose from ACE Hardware’s wide array of energy saving light bulbs and fixtures as well as durable and high quality extension cords.

How to shop with ACE Hardware’s Call & Collect service? Just call or text participating ACE stores, wait for order confirmation and arrange preferred delivery service. Then your items will be delivered it to you immediately.

This service is now currently available in selected ACE Hardware branches located in SM Malls nationwide. In Metro Manila areas, you can Call & Collect at ACE stores at the SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura, SM City Fairview, SM Center Pasig, SM Sucat, SM Marikina, SM Novaliches and SM Muntinlupa. Selected ACE Hardware Call & Collect stores in North and South Luzon areas as well as in Visayas and Mindanao are also included.

You can also shop online for ACE products at www.acehardware.ph, ShopSM, Lazada or Shopee. For more details, you may also want to like our official Facebook page at facebook.com/acehardwarephilippines or follow our official Instagram account, @acehardware_ph.

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The Heart and Soul: Cubao Expo and Ali X

     As a child of strict parents, my options on venturing far are very limited. Any place outside Quezon City is a no-no so I thought to myself, “What now?” Luckily, Cubao is a few blocks from my house and off I went, along with Gabriel Gillego and Michael Parocha last January 4.

     If you are a fan of Bita and the Botflies, the indie band, they featured Cubao in one of their music videos, “Tagu-taguan.” The whole song illustrates the vibe the place has to offer, it is a place for the laid-back, the eccentric, and peculiar. Cubao is also the Stellan’s third home, with students frequenting the area after school hours. Even former Stellans still roam around the area.

     Cubao is alive in the hearts of the Quezon City people 24/7. While the sun is up, the neighboring malls give them several choices on where to shop. Famously known for the malls like Gateway, Farmer’s Plaza, Alimall, and SM Cubao. And if you want to go grocery shopping, there’s Puregold, Shopwise, and Isetan! Did you know that Shopwise stands at the former Fiesta Carnival? And what is Cubao without the Araneta Coliseum and the New Frontier Theatre? The former is known for hosting the much-awaited UAAP games while the latter hosts concerts from both local and international artists.

     With Cubao being jam-packed at day, it’s somewhat different at night when the lanterns of Manhattan lights up! In my opinion, that’s when its real beauty comes out, through the music and get-togethers on the areas of bars, restaurants, and many more.Now how would one go to Cubao? Well, if you’re a student from Stella Maris College, just cross the road from the Cambridge street, and you’re golden! But if you’re from another school, take the LRT and get off the Araneta-Cubao station. You can also take the MRT as well as jeepneys to arrive at the place. Since I live near the vicinity, I just walk. It’s my daily exercise.

     While the rest of the city sleeps, Cubao Expo comes to life.

     Formerly known as the Marikina Shoe Expo, Cubao Expo is a go-to for lovers of street and art culture as well as thrift shoppers. Once a place for Marikina made footwear in 1997, though some shoe stops still stand to this day, it saw a revival in the 2000s. The horseshoe-like complex houses shops meant to appeal to a variety of subcultures. There are unique and quirky stores meant to cater to artists, musicians, skaters, surfers, foodies, and party-goers.

     Cubao Expo is just a little walk from SM Savemore. At the first end, one is greeted with WCHA Fashion Haus, an ukay-ukay shop. Shops like these are abundant around Cubao, perfect for people who want to look fashionable without breaking the bank and the environment!

     I went inside to hopefully try on and find new clothes. And upon entering, I paused. Is it me or is it all ukay shops have that distinctive smell?  My nose caught a whiff of the smell of old clothes as if they carried the memories of the people that once worn them or the memories of the department store they came from. While it is true that clothes found here are hand-me-downs, some are new and discarded items. Now thrift shopping is one of my guilty pleasures, I once recalled I spent around 500 pesos at one sitting for clothes. Terrible, I know. The store was kept tidy, it was even air-conditioned! Price tags such as “100 pesos,” “75 pesos,” and “20 pesos” can be found on top of each rack indicating how much that piece of clothing is. There is also an area for “New Arrival” items, but those are too expensive so I avoided them like the plague.

     Ukay stores usually get a bad reputation because of how dirty the clothes are, and how these kinds of shops are for the financially-challenged. But I digress, since textile waste from fast fashion is usually a problem, and clothes usually take time to degrade. So why not give thrift shops a chance? Besides, it’s less likely someone has the same piece of clothing and it also encourages you to be creative with your outfits.

     After paying for the clothes, we walked down the curved street of the Expo.

     Remember Art in Island? How about Bellini’s Italian Restaurant? The Cubao Expo is their home. And as for their neighboring tenants, there were an assortment of shops that can be found. There were shops for shoes, ukeleles and other instruments, organic and eco-friendly products, skateboards, surfboards, streetwear, vinyl records and tapes, books, arts and craft supplies, and one can even get their haircut at a barbershop there!

     At the curved point, one can find the cafes and bars Cubao Expo is famously known for, examples are Tacio’s and Humidor. It was a perfect place for a drinking session with one's barkada, with the chill and cozy ambiance coupled with OPM playing in the background and with lights and lanterns above your head. But of course, we didn’t drink.

     We also went inside to look at the different antiques and a plethora of things can be found. There were old figurines, vintage telephones, old watches, toys, paintings, even newspaper clippings, and advertisements. At one point, I asked the owner if I can film inside her shop. The lady, with a smile, told me, “No.” I was honestly sad because imagine the IG- worthy shots one can take. But that’s the policy, and we have to abide since we did not want to be kicked out by the security guards roaming the area. After leaving the store, there was also a “No Smoking” sign plastered on the wall.

     Our last stop before going to Alimall was the shops offering old cassette tapes and vinyl records. Through the dim lights, I browsed the colorful but worn-out covers of the records. Music artists from across each decade, both local and international, can be found. Most notable were the vinyl records of Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and the Beach Boys. There was even a “The Sound of Music” vinyl!

     Aside from Cubao Expo, Ali X is another go-to place for thrift and antique shoppers.

    Opened last March 2019, the lantern filled lane of Alimall was inaugurated as ALI X and is said to be inspired by the grand bazaars of Europe. It aims to be a haven for casual goers and hobbyists alike. It houses novelty items, antiques, art, music, and memorabilia. “ALI” stands for Art, Lifestyle, and Interest.

    Unlike in Cubao Expo, one can freely film inside the stores. Just make sure you don’t break anything as that is the number one rule here. Once you do, be ready to pay for what you have broken.

     We first went inside GMB Collectibles and Hangout, and as expected, we were greeted with several unique and novelty items. Car plates, dusty bottles, old photographs, newspapers, and even old documents were on display. But what caught my eye was the sign “Paki-ayos lang pagkatapos guluhin!” That sign surely made me return the items that I browsed in perfect order. Also, while inspecting the different old documents, I made sure to delicately handle them since some were on their way to disintegrating. The next store we payed a visit was Jem’s Antiques and they had some old coins and old banknotes. And if you’re familiar with the “Mickey Mouse” money during the Japanese era, they also have those too! They also sell postage stamps at 5 pesos each and vintage postcards ranging from 100-200 pesos per card.

     A place for the different eras of music, the next stop was at Treskul Records. From the name itself, they sell vinyls, cassette tapes, CDs, and music players. While we were there, a customer handed the shop owner a record and he played it using the turntable. Funky music blasted within the store. The vinyl records were arranged into the genres and decades they belonged too. While we were there, I even saw a vinyl record of an album of The 1975, one of my favorite bands. But as much as I wanted it, I sadly could not afford it since it was too expensive. Another music store, but for instruments, was Happy Music. They offer ukuleles, guitars, kazoos, and kalimbas. Ali- X also has a dinner modeled after the 50’s era. Erin’s Artists’ Lounge and Café serves a variety of dishes from sandwiches, chicken, pork, pasta, and nachos. They also have a mini bulletin board where they feature submitted artworks!

    After going to Ali-X, my peers and I were starving. Since they accompanied me, I treated them to a meal at KFC. We were planning to go to COD, an amusement like park that opens during the “-ber” months of the year in Cubao. They have rides such as Vikings and the Ferris Wheel. The place also has a food bazaar perfect for foodies. But alas, my mother called me and told me to go home.

    Truly, places like these are special  for they keep the history and vibe of the city alive. Maybe next time, I can find more hidden and amazing places. Till then, Cubao Expo and Ali-X will remain the as the “Heart and Soul” of Cubao.

[bellestar66]

so glad to have spent another precious weekend back home in the motherland before our 3-week holiday officially wraps up so we could celebrate our beloved mama’s 61st birthday! ma, i couldn’t have imagined everything good that can happen in my life without you. thank you for everything that you do for us and for being the best mother we could ever possibly have. wishing you many, many more years of good health and blessings, so we can love you more 💖 #aboutlastnight #fambam #holidays2020 #birthdays #celebrations #itsmorefuninthephilippines (at Vikings Luxury Buffet, SM City Marikina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7MqW5DHxCI/?igshid=bhiz7ndo6kzk

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Be Happy with Favori

What a day to be fueled with scents, literally. I have always wanted my room to smell sooo good, without the nuisance in the nose and good thing I met this scent haven I have been eyeing for a long time — Favori Scents.

With a dream to provide the local market with quality and long-lasting ambient scents for various living spaces at affordable prices, FAVORI – a handcrafted home fragrances brand that enables anyone to “create their favorite feeling” – offers topnotch aromatic products designed to uplift the ambience and improve the mood of people wherever a FAVORI product is present. FAVORI Scents is designed to be enjoyed at home, at work, or at any living space, and offers aromas that will excite every note in a person’s olfactory spectrum. Aside from FAVORI’s soothing Aroma Oils, Reed Diffusers, Soy Aroma Candles and Aroma Pouches, FAVORI also has a Wellness line – by way of Air Sprays, Salves, and Massage Oils – geared to improve a person’s mindset and create a positive feeling towards well-being.

Here are the products I’ve got to try:

1.       Relaxing Room and Linen Spray

A room-saver, ya’ll. This one is too good to be true. And I can say that I need more of this.  It’s antibacterial, enhances your mood, does not stain on linens and removes unpleasant odors. How I love entering my room and I admit I couldn’t get enough.

2.       Soy Aroma Candle

Whew! Delicate scents are infused with this premium carbon-neutral, eco-friendly soy candle. It leaves minimal wax residue and soot buildup. 100% Vegan. 100% Cruelty Free. Super love how this candle caters an unforgettable smell. 

 3.       Aroma Oils 

 Long-lasting fragrance for every nook of the house, office or living space. It eliminates unwanted odors and cleans the air with an anti-bacterial agent for a fresh, fragrant-smelling environment. I got the scents Jasmine which is comforting and Baby Touch which is gentle and is actually the latest scent! A clean and fresh baby powder scent with a hint of floral notes, Baby Touch brings back childhood memories of soft warm cuddles. Let this gentle aroma bring comfort and tenderness into your day. The oil formula is amazing and the scent last so long, which makes me love it. These also come in a variety of flavors. 

 4.       Reed Diffuser 

Olive Branch is what I got. I’m a totes fan of olive because of its attractive smell and this one really captivated my heart. And nose especially. Can’t wait to spread more in our house. 

 5.       Aroma Pouch 

Reminisce moments of laughter, innocence and love with Angel's Favorites.  This gives a lasting fragrance for closets, drawers, linens, luggage, or even your car. Available in Jasmine, Lavender and Vanilla variants. I got the Vanilla one and my mom and I super loved it. Since she doesn’t like air fresheners, she’s happy she can put this in the car. Much love! Way to go, guys! You should deffff try! 

For more information on FAVORI products, FOLLOW @favoriscents on Instagram and @favoriscents on Twitter, LIKE @favori.scents on Facebook, and VISIT their website at WWW.FAVORI.PH.

FAVORI Scents are available at Glorietta 3, Robinson’s Place Manila, SM Megamall, SM City Marikina, SM Southmall and Market! Market!

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DOTr provides free rides for health workers affected by enhanced community quarantine

#PHinfo: DOTr provides free rides for health workers affected by enhanced community quarantine

CALOOCAN CITY, March 20 (PIA)-Seventy-two (72) buses and two (2) modern Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) have committed to transport health workers to their workplace and back  in support to the Department of Transportation’s  (DOTr) “Free Bus Ride for Health Workers” Program  amid the Luzonwide enhanced community quarantine.

Transport officials clarified that the free ride is not restricted to doctors and nurses only, but also to other hospital workers such as administration personnel, utility workers, security officers, and other health workers such as pharmacists, caregivers, and the like.

The bus services comply with the containment protocols imposed by the Department of Health (DOH) such as the observance of social distancing, body temperature checks, and regular disinfecting of vehicles. Drivers and health workers will also be given food and water.

“Of all the distress this virus has caused, one of the good things it has brought forth is the indomitable bayanihan spirit of the Filipino people. Our frontline health workers have sacrificed so much, leaving the comfort of their homes to fulfill their sworn duty to save lives. And now, we have our drivers too to safely bring our warriors to the battlefield. Saludo ako sa inyong lahat!”, DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade sais..

Buses will transport passengers to the following designated routes, and vice versa at 5:00AM, 7:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM, 5:00PM, and 7:00PM.

Northwest Area (ROUTE 1)

Meralco (Malanday)*

Valenzuela City General Hospital

MCU Hospital (Monumento)*

Caloocan City Medical Center

Tondo General Hospital

Our Lady of Fatima

Metropolitan Medical Center

San Lazaro Hospital

Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center

University of Sto. Tomas Hospital

Chinese General Hospital

United Doctors Medical Center (Welcome Rotonda)*

*Pick-up/transfer points

Northwest Area (ROUTE 2)

Valenzuela Gateway Complex*

Quezon City General Hospital

Balintawak*

MCU Hospital (Monumento)*

Our Lady of Fatima University

Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center

Philippine Orthopedic Center

United Doctors Medical Center (Welcome Rotonda)*

*Pick-up/transfer points

Northeast Area (ROUTE 3)

SM City SJDM (Bulacan)

Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial (Caloocan)

SM Fairview*

Diliman Doctors Hospital

Veterans Memorial Medical Center

Lung Center of the Philippines

Philippine Heart Center

East Avenue Medical Center

Philippine Children’s Hospital

Centris Station (EDSA / Quezon Ave.)*

*Pick-up/transfer points

East Area (ROUTE 4)

SM City Masinag*

Marikina Valley Medical Center

Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center

BFCT East Metro Transport Terminal*

Quirino Memorial Medical Center

Araneta Center Bus Terminal

Robinsons Galleria*

The Medical City – Ortigas

*Pick-up/transfer points

East Area (ROUTE 5)

Ortigas Hospital & Healthcare (Cainta)*

SM City East Ortigas

Pasig City General Hospital

The Medical City Ortigas

Robinsons Galleria*

VRP Medical Center

St. Luke’s Medical Center*

Rizal Medical Center

*Pick-up/transfer points

Central Area (ROUTE 6)

Centris Station (EDSA / Quezon Ave.)*

Providence Hospital

Capitol Medical Center

Philippine Orthopedic Center (Banawe)

United Doctors Medical Center (Welcome Rotonda)*

National Children’s Hospital

De Los Santos Medical Center

St. Luke’s Medical Center (E. Rodriguez)

UERM Memorial Medical Center

MRT-3 Cubao / Araneta Center*

*Pick-up/transfer points

Central/East Area (ROUTE 7)

Pasig City General Hospital

Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral*

Pasig Rotonda

Rizal Medical Center

The Medical City (Ortigas)

Robinsons Galleria*

Cardinal Santos Medical Center

VRP Medical Center

National Center for Mental Health

Makati Medical Center*

*Pick-up/transfer points

Southeast Area (ROUTE 8)

Starmall – Alabang*

SLEX Sucat Exit*

Bicutan Exit

Makati Medical Center*

St. Luke’s Medical Center – BGC*

*Pick-up/transfer points

Southwest Area (ROUTE 9)

Vista Mall, Daang Hari*

Perpetual Help Medical Center (Las Piñas)

Las Piñas General Hospital

Baclaran Market*

San Juan de Dios Educational Medical Center

Pasay City General Hospital

Adventist Medical Center

Makati Medical Center*

Philippine General Hospital

Manila Doctors Hospital

United Doctors Medical Center (Welcome Rotonda)*

*Pick-up/transfer points

Southeast Area (ROUTE 10)\

Feeder route

RITM*

Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Muntinlupa City Hospital

Starmall – Alabang*

*Pick-up/transfer points

Southeast Area (ROUTE 11)

Starmall – Alabang*

SLEX Sucat Exit*

Bicutan Exit

San Juan de Dios EFI – Hospital

Gil Puyat Station LRT-1*

Philippine General Hospital

Manila Doctors Hospital

*Pick-up/transfer points

Southeast Area (ROUTE 12)

SM Molino

Imus Transport Plaza

Las Piñas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center

Baclaran Market*

San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation Hospital

Gil Puyat*

Adventist Medical Center Manila

Philippine General Hospital*

Manila Doctors Hospital*

*Pick-up/transfer points

South Area (ROUTE 13)

Seaoil Imus Daang Hari/Aguinaldo

Imus Transport Terminal*

Las Piñas General Hospital

Perpetual Help Medical Center

RITM*

Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Muntinlupa Hospital

Starmall Alabang*

*Pick-up/transfer points

The free bus service is implemented in cooperation and close coordination with the Office of the President, Office of the Solicitor General, Supreme Court, House of Representative, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT), and private bus companies such as HM Transport, San Agustin, MetroExpress, RRCG, Precious Grace, Ceres, Jac Liner, St. Rose, Pamana, Jasper Jean, Pascual, Hi-Star, Ube Express, Hafti Transport, G-Liner, Thelman Transit, and the automotive company Foton. (DOTr/PIA-NCR)

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References:

* Philippine Information Agency. "DOTr provides free rides for health workers affected by enhanced community quarantine." Philippine Information Agency. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1036781 (accessed March 20, 2020 at 08:41PM UTC+08).

* Philippine Infornation Agency. "DOTr provides free rides for health workers affected by enhanced community quarantine." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1036781 (archived).

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What’s inside the box?

Here’s the specifications for the Qihoo 360 Smart Camera:

Video 1920×1080 dpi | 150 degrees angle of view

2 way audio with built-in microphone and speaker.

Wireless connection 2.4 GHz WiFi

4 layers glass optical lens

Night Vision: Nine 940nm IR Leds with 7m night visual range.

Camera Weight: 102g grams

Screen shots from the actual usage of Qihoo Smart Camera:

Here are what I observed about Qihoo Smart Camera:

This Smart IP Camera has a detailed photo and video coverage.

It can easily be used as you just need to install the app and add the camera and woohla! But you need to have a strong wifi connection to be able to connect to our Smart Camera.

It also have a clear night vision where you can easily on or off it.

We can even get alerts on our phone when motion is detected, but you need to set it specially of you are watching a baby or an elderly.

There’s also a two way audio so you can talk to your kid or call your pet.

You can download the app easily through iOS and Android.

What we love about Qihoo Smart Camera?

Personally, what I love about this product is that it is very easy to use and you can easily add your camera to the app. The benefits of having this camera at home if you have small children, elderly and per which you left at home can easily be viewed via your smart phone. Though, we have a problem before you used the camera since we need to wait until our wifi is refreshed. But overall Qihoo smart camera is a great help for my family as I can see what our dog is doing or I can talk to my son when I am away to remind him of the things that he need to clear.

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Qihoo 360 Camera is available at the following stores and priced at P3,500 for the 1080p and P2,500 for the 720p.

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Silicon Valley Computer 

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Free rides for health workers rise to 9 routes in Metro Manila

#PHnews: Free rides for health workers rise to 9 routes in Metro Manila

MANILA – The mobility of health workers in Metro Manila has improved after new routes and more buses have been added to the free transportation provided by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and partners from the public and private sectors.

On a Facebook post, the DOTr said starting Thursday (March 19), the number of routes for its free ride program will increase to nine routes, from the previous three.

In a message, DOTr Assistant Secretary Goddes Hope Libiran said the number of buses that would ply the routes also increased to 61 after more public agencies and private bus companies provided more buses.

She added that the buses would not only take the workers to the hospitals but would also take them back to drop off points near their homes.

Route 1. (Courtesy of DOTr)

 The first route would cover the northwest area of Metro Manila starting at Malanday and would pass through Valenzuela City General Hospital, Monumento/Manila Central University, Tondo General Hospital, Metropolitan Medical Center, San Lazaro Hospital, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Chinese General Hospital until its endpoint at the United Doctors Medical Center on Welcome Rotonda.

Route 2. (Courtesy of DOTr)

 Covering the same area, the second route would begin at the Valenzuela Gateway Complex, Quezon City General Hospital, Balintawak, Philippine Orthopedic, and ending at the United Doctors Medical Center.

Route 3. (Courtesy of DOTr)

 The third route would serve the northeast area and would begin at the Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial in Caloocan, SM Fairview, Diliman Doctors Hospital, Veterans Memorial Medical Center, Lung Center of the Philippines, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Philippine Heart Center, East Avenue Medical Center, Philippine Children’s Hospital, and would end at Centris Station on Edsa.

Route 4. (Courtesy of DOTr)

 For the east area, the fourth route would begin at SM City Masinag, Marikina Valley Medical Center, Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center, Bayani Fernando Central Terminal East Metro Transport Terminal, Quirino Memorial Medical Center, Araneta Center Bus Terminal, Robinson’s Galleria, and its endpoint at the Medical City – Ortigas.

Route 5. (Courtesy of DOTr)

 From the east area as well, the fifth route would begin at the Ortigas Hospital and Healthcare in Cainta, going through SM City East Ortigas, Pasig City General Hospital, The Medical City Ortigas, Robinson’s Galleria, VRP Medical Center, Saint Luke’s Medical Center, and its final drop off point at Rizal Medical Center.

Route 6. (Courtesy of DOTr)

 Covering the Central Area, the sixth route would begin at Centris Station on Edsa and would pass through Providence Hospital, Capitol Medical Center, United Doctors Medical Center on Welcome Rotonda, UERM Memorial Medical Center, National Children’s Hospital, De Los Santos Medical Center on E. Rodriguez, and until its last stop at the MRT-3 Cubao Station.

Route 7. (Courtesy of DOTr)

 The seventh route would cover the same area in Metro Manila and would begin at the Medical City – Ortigas, Robinson’s Galleria, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Santa Ana Hospital, and ending at the Makati Medical Center.

Route 8. (Courtesy of DOTr)

 Covering Metro Manila’s southeast area, the eighth route would begin at the RITM and would go through the Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Muntinlupa City Hospital, South Station, SLEX Sucat Exit, Bicutan Exit, Makati Medical Center, and would end at the Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Bonifacio Global City.

Route 9. (Courtesy of DOTr)

 The ninth and final route would cover the southwest area and would start at Vista Mall in Daan Hari, passing through Perpetual Help Medical Center in Las Piñas, Las Piñas General Hospital, Baclaran Market, San Juan de Dios Educational Medical Center, Pasay City General Hospital, Adventist Medical Center, Makati Medical Center, Philippine General Hospital, Manila Doctor’s Hospital, and ending at United Doctors Medical Center on Welcome Rotonda.

“This initiative was made possible in cooperation with the Office of the President, Philippine Coast Guard, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, Land Transportation Office, Department of Public Works and Highways, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Inter-Agency Council for Traffic, House of Representatives, Office of the Solicitor General, Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and private bus companies such as HM Transit, San Agustin, MetroExpress, RRCG, Precious Grace, Ceres, Jac Liner, St. Rose, and automotive company Foton,” the DOTr said.

Earlier, the DOTr said the bus service would comply with protocols set by the Department of Health to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019.

These protocols include social distancing, body temperature checks, and regular disinfection of vehicles. (PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "Free rides for health workers rise to 9 routes in Metro Manila." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1097070 (accessed March 19, 2020 at 04:16AM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "Free rides for health workers rise to 9 routes in Metro Manila." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1097070 (archived).