All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for eight consecutive years, resumed its service from Tokyo Narita International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in October. This provides a same-day connection for our passengers flying between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Manila via Tokyo Narita. The flights depart from SFO on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11:00 AM and arrive in Manila the next day at 9:55 PM. The...

By Esther Misa Chavez  It’s the holiday season and you really wish to be with the family in the Philippines but are scared to fly at this time. You are not alone. But should you truly wish to taste the flavor of Paskong Pinoy once again, there are some good and not so good news. The good news: Long quarantines are a thing of the past. Quarantine is only 1-2 days or fewer, long enough for the passenger to receive his or her COVID-19 Rapid Test results. Some receive thei...

By Corina Oliquino MANILA -- The Social Weather Station’s (SWS) latest survey found eight out of 10 Filipinos expect a COVID-19 vaccine will be available in the country next year. The survey, conducted from September 17 to 20, showed 70 percent of respondents believe a vaccine will be available in 2021, 5 percent3 said it will probably happen and only 17 percent did not expect it happen next year. At least 80 percent of respondents also expect the availability of med...

By Corina Oliquino MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte announced over state-run People’s television on November 14 the creation of a task force to streamline rehabilitation efforts following the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses (international name: Vamco) across massive swathes of Luzon, including Metro Manila and Cagayan Valley. Typhoon Ulysses displaced 428,657 families or over 1.7 million individuals and left at least 67 dead, 21 injured and 13 missing so far. In a ph...

Pittsburg, CA -- Ramar Foods announces the launch of chicken inasal under the Magnolia brand to be available in different Asian Grocery outlets by the end of the year. Chicken Inasal is a marinated chicken inspired by the popular grilled chicken originating from Bacolod City Philippines. The term “inasal” means to “roast” or “chargrilled” marinated with a mixture of ingredients and spices typically served with rice and vinegar. Magnolia Chicken Inasal will be ready to grill ...

This year has been exceptionally challenging for us, Filipinos. We have braved the effects of the Taal Volcano eruption, the global pandemic, and most recently, the onslaught of typhoons Rolly and Ulysses. As 2020 draws to a close, GMA Network ushers the Holiday season by unifying our hearts' utmost desire that amidst the circumstances, better days will be ahead through its Christmas Station ID, “Isang Puso Ngayong Pasko.” “Isang Puso Ngayong Pasko” puts the spotlight on t...

This Sunday (November 15), The Atom Araullo Specials presents another documentary that tackles the issue of the country’s healthcare system amid the pandemic. Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Atom Araullo has been following the story of Arturo Solon, an albularyo or herbalist from Cavite. Arturo calls himself “Jesus Man,” claiming that he can make the lame walk and heal even those gravely ill. According to Arturo, he already died before but was resurrected. And from ...