This Week in Metro Manila (September 26 to October 02, 2016)

The end of September will have gloomy weather. The sun will not be visible this week as more clouds will cover the skies in the morning. Sporadic showers and thunderstorms are also to be expected in mornings and afternoons. Nights will mostly be cloudy all throughout the week with thunderstorms in some areas.

The government announced that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Expressway is now open and will be free for the first month. Linking terminals 1 and 2 that pass through Parañaque to Macapagal Blvd. and PAGCOR Entertainment City in Pasay are now ready to be used by the public.

Meanwhile, it is strictly advised to turn up early in the airport for passengers to have ample time for airport security and check in procedures and avoid missing their flights. PAL encourages its passengers a lead time of two hours for local flights and three hours for international ones.

September 28 is World Rabies Day. Celebrated in the country and around the world, this years’ theme is Rabies: Educate. Vaccinate. Eliminate. The World Health Organization, together with other countries around the world, aims to educate the community about the dangers of rabies and hopes to eliminate the case of rabies-related death by 2030.

Various activities including free or discounted spay and neuter as well as anti-rabies vaccination can be found at RabiesFreePH2020 Facebook Page.

Landbank Mobile Loan Saver in partnership with RiteMed launched their new project Tamang Alaga TXTMed program. The program aims to provide a faster way to avail of affordable medicines to employees who have a Landbank payroll account.

Public and private employees, except teachers, military, and police personnel, can apply for a loan and once it is approved they can order the medicine online provided by RiteMed at a discounted price. The medicine will be delivered in their respective offices and the payment will be done via deductions from their payroll. This program will help those employees in emergency situations that need medicines and cannot provide outright cash payments.

The service will be available by the last quarter of the year.

AirAsia officially introduced Airbus A320neo as its newest addition to its collection of aircrafts. The A320neo has Space Flex Cabin features and comes with better leg rooms and smart lavatory and accessible toilet giving the passengers a very comfortable ride. It also burns less fuel, thus making it friendly to the environment.

AirAsia ordered 575 units of A320neo from Airbus and 172 are now already being used on its regular flights.

Anime lovers will be delighted because Cosplay Manila 2016 will be happening on October 1 and 2 at the SMX Convention Center. Participants can dress up as their favorite characters and get the chance to meet like-minded anime fanatics.

Aside from the colorful costumes, cosplay icons like Kaname, Ruka, and Hiko will also be in the event to do some meet-and-greets with the fans. Ticket information can be found at cosplaymania.com.

Lanzones will be in abundance this week as the fruit goes in season. The sweet rounds are available in the markets and will make a perfect afternoon snack. Lanzones are not just a solution to one’s sweet tooth but a source of vitamins to keep the body healthy.