My Metro Lifestyle

More and more households have been turning to food and grocery delivery service these past few weeks due to the enhanced community quarantine.  Unfortunately, due to the increased demand, it may be a challenge to get a delivery schedule.  Thus, we just prefer to buy from a convenience store since there are usually no lines and it's less crowded. However, this 7/11 store has raised the bar in providing excellent customer service as they now offer DELIVERY anywhere in Bacolod City.  So far, this 7/11 store near L Fisher Hotel is the only branch (that we know) who offers delivery. We had a wonderful experience when we ordered from them a couple of days ago.   We were able to order bread, drinks and snack items easily. They are really helpful and they assisted me like I have a "PERSONAL SHOPPER" They won't simply list down your orders.  Instead, they will immediately go around the store to check and inform you if it's available or not. They will

UPDATE as of 04/15/20 - Lopues East can arrange delivery for you via Grab and Juan Rider. You just need to pay extra for the delivery fee. Just send them a PM via the link provided below and they can assist you.  In line with the ongoing Coronavirus crisis,  Lopue's Araneta & East Centre   is now providing a grocery Personal Shopper service for their Lopues East branch.  Customers can s end their grocery list through FB messenger via this link  and  someone will shop, coordinate, and pack everything. Orders will then be ready for pick up at a designated time.  According to Lopues East, Customers can now have something like "LIKE A DRIVE THRU GROCERY." Thus, allowing them to  ORDER ONLINE then PARK AND PAY without leaving their vehicle. Due to limited capabilities, there is no online payment at the moment or online shop where you can check item availability. Grocery requests will be handled by customer representatives one by one.  Thus,

KonsultaMD is offering the public a 30-day free access to medical advice through its telemedicine hotline to complement existing government efforts in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The free Konsulta subscription is open until April 13 to anyone without existing membership. They may call 78880 via Globe/TM mobile phone or (02) 77988000 via Globe landline, other landlines in Metro Manila, and other mobile networks. KonsultaMD is a 24/7 health hotline service manned by skilled and licensed Filipino doctors who provide medical assessment and advice, including basic healthcare and permissible medication, over the phone. With KonsultaMD, the public will be able to get immediate and affordable medical attention, anytime, anywhere in the Philippines. Due to the limited capacity of medical institutions compared to the fast-growing number of people needing immediate medical attention, the Department of Health is looking at telemedicine, particularly primary care teleconsultation, to a

Mayor ISKO MORENO thread ed an impoverished area in Manila while growing up.   As the elected City Mayor of Manila, more popularly known to Filipinos as Yorme , he never wavered amidst adversities hurled at him for taking several steps in making a better version of the city he fondly calls his home and crowning glory.   Bold and fearless, Yorme puts his heart and mind in anything he does - “Believe in yourself! You’ve got nothing to lose.” Yorme recently signed Ordinance 8607 declaring the permanence of Arroceros Forest Park dubbed as the “ Last lung of the City ”, home to 61 tree varieties and 8,000 ornamental plants . The new ordinance forbids the cutting of trees and dumping of waste within the park. Part of his plan is to allocate P1 million solely for its preservation and maintenance away from urbanization and all these efforts stem from his greater plan to make Manila a “ Green City ”.     Yorme firmly beli

The summer heat is definitely here. Everybody is just posting and shouting out in their social media accounts how hot it is nowadays.  According to PAGASA, the heat index registered at 39 degrees last March 8 and 9. In this case, we are advised to be careful as extreme heat can affect not just us but our dogs and other pets as well.  Based on studies, more than 100 deaths of dogs is reported every year due to heatstroke. This condition happens when our dogs are unable to regulate their body temperature. Early signs include inability or unwillingness to move around. Other signs of heatstroke in dogs include drooling, reddened gums, vomiting, diarrhea, mental dullness or loss of consciousness, uncoordinated movement, and collapse. We may not be able to control the temperature however, we can still do something to prevent heatstroke from happening to us and our dogs. Here are reminders to all pet owners:  1. Always make sure your pets have available clean drinking wa

Do you remember the cute little penguin that Pyo Chi Su was holding during Seri's surprise birthday celebration?  The good news is --- you can get your own penguin plushy from Crash Landing On You. The Penguin Stuffed Toy with Hoodie is available at LATT LIV. If you are not familiar with it,  LATT LIV is a Scandinavian Inspired Lifestyle Brand that shares the concept of  ‘Life into Art and Art into Life’, which embodies both modernity and human touch.  They sell various innovative user-friendly and eye-catching products designed by more than 160 Scandinavian designers available in different  LÄTT LIV stores worldwide including the Philippines. They have several stores in Metro Manila and thus, it is now possible for you to have your own penguin plushy. You may also order it online for only Php 439* from LATT LIV's official stores via these links: Lazada:  https://invol.co/clllgx  Shopee:  https://invol.co/clllh0 As of posting, these are c

We're not really Kdrama fans but after watching Crash Landing On You , we can definitely say that we have crossed the other side. If you're not sure what we're talking about, Crash Landing on You is a South Korean television series directed by Lee Jeong-hyo and featuring Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Kim Jung-hyun, and Seo Ji-hye. It is about a South Korean woman who accidentally crash-lands in North Korea. It aired on tvN in South Korea and on Netflix.  Anyway, it has been days since we finished watching the final episode but we still can't get over thinking about Captain Ri.  So, if you are feeling a bit empty and you are missing Team #Riri, here are 4 ways that can help you "move on." 1. Listen to Ri Jeong Hyeok's song for his brother. You can play this while working or before sleeping and you can dream about Captain Ri. It's a one-hour continuous loop so you don't need to worry about hitting the playback b

To 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). At present, there are numerous conflicting reports about the origin, effects, and reach of COVID-19 ranging from the absurd to the plausible.  Likewise, there are varying information on the status of Taal volcano and the affected cities and barangays.  The situation often leaves people confused and sometimes, in panic. This prompted Globe to act by making data access to the websites of DOH, PHIVOLCS and NDRRMC available for free to its mobile and prepaid home WiFi customers. “As a public service, we want to direct our customers to the proper sources of information about COVID-19 and Taal volcano status so that they won’t be misled by fake news which may only cause