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McDonald's profits fall on virus as consumer traffic shifts

John Biers, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 01 08:28 AM

McDonald's reported a drop in first-quarter profits Thursday in the wake of coronavirus restrictions as it moved to fortify vulnerable franchisees amid shifting consumer behavior. Read more »

This beloved Quezon City restaurant has permanently closed due to COVID-19

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Posted at May 01 06:24 AM

"Not to disrespect anyone who lost a loved one, but losing Gourmet Gypsy Roces feels to me like a death of a loved one by COVID. No goodbyes, no last walwalan. Just a diagnosis and a sentence. Then it was called." Read more »

McDo PH president focuses on home, health in dealing with effects of COVID-19

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Posted at Apr 29 06:08 PM

The president and chief executive officer of McDonald's Philippines on Wednesday encouraged entrepreneurs to be "more flexible and agile" in adapting to changes in customer behavior caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Prioritize safety, optimize menus: What restaurants can do to survive COVID-19 crisis

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Posted at Apr 24 08:36 PM

Restaurateurs in the Philippines need to prioritize the safety of their customers to be able to survive the effects of the COVID-19 crisis, according to two prominent figures in the industry.  Read more »

Duterte adviser proposes gradual reopening of malls, public transit

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Posted at Apr 23 02:25 AM

Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion on Wednesday proposed the gradual resumption of shopping malls, public transit and other select services whether the government will lift or extend the coronavirus-induced enhanced community quarantine. Read more »

How coronavirus infected some, but not all, in a China restaurant

Kenneth Chang, The New York Times
Updated as of Apr 21 05:37 PM

The social nature of dining out could increase the risk. The longer people linger in a contaminated area, the more virus particles they would likely inhale. Eating is also one activity that cannot be accomplished while wearing a mask. Virus-laden droplets can be expelled into the air through breathing and talking, not just through coughs and sneezes.   Read more »

Did you know? Via Mare has reopened for pickup, takeout

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Posted at Apr 20 12:20 PM

Popular Filipino restaurant chain Via Mare has reopened select branches for pickup and takeout.  Read more »

Local restaurants seek rent adjustments amid COVID-19 crisis

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Posted at Apr 16 06:54 PM

Restaurant owners on Thursday discussed how their industry can survive the COVID-19 crisis, which has caused a temporary ban on dine-in services to curb the spread of the virus.  Read more »

GrabFood PH head says Pinoys ordering 'a lot more food' since lockdown

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Updated as of Apr 24 11:16 AM

Ordering food online is fast becoming the norm in the country as many Filipinos continue to stay home amid quarantines imposed because of the novel coronavirus.  Read more »

Coronavirus 'new reality' bites deep into Beijing eatery chain

Martin Quin Pollard, Reuters
Posted at Apr 14 05:49 PM

The worst of the COVID-19 outbreak in China may be over, but one Beijing-based restaurant chain is struggling with a "new reality" - fewer customers, reduced seating capacity, shorter hours, pay cuts and problems of cashflow and landlords. Read more »

MOS Burger reopens PH branch for takeout, delivery

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Posted at Apr 14 04:57 PM

Japan's MOS Burger reopened its lone Philippine branch on Tuesday to accommodate customers as the enhanced community quarantine continues.  Read more »

Bistro Group reopens select restaurants for takeout, delivery

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Posted at Apr 12 08:33 AM

You can now add The Bistro Group's brands to your list of go-to restaurants during the enhanced community quarantine.  Read more »

Shakey's, Max's Group restaurants reopen select branches

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Updated as of Apr 06 04:05 PM

You can now add these to your list of go-to restaurants during the enhanced community quarantine.  Read more »

Mendokoro Ramenba is now offering take-home ramen kits

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Posted at Apr 01 12:59 PM

A popular ramen restaurant in Metro Manila has temporarily changed its no-takeout policy on the Japanese noodle soup dish amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown.  Read more »

'Pledge A Plate': Max's Group starts online meal donation platform

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Posted at Mar 30 12:52 PM

Max's Group Inc. has started an online meal donation platform that aims to provide food for frontliners in Metro Manila. Read more »

The 2020 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list is out and the Philippines’ Toyo Eatery lands at No. 44

Updated as of Mar 25 08:47 PM

As the COVID-19 pandemic hits the global restaurant industry the hardest, in a show of support and recognition, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants just announced this year’s winners. By NANA OZAETA  Read more »

Still only 1 PH entry in 2020 list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants

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Posted at Mar 24 06:30 PM

Toyo Eatery remains the lone Philippine entry in the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list, as revealed in a "virtual announcement" on Tuesday. Read more »

Marvin Agustin asks fellow restaurant owners: ‘Donate food to hospitals’

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Posted at Mar 18 08:39 PM

Marvin Agustin has asked his fellow restaurant owners to donate meals to hospitals or to their own employees instead of letting their food stock go to waste.    Read more »

Restaurants, caterers give food to medical workers on virus front lines

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Updated as of Mar 16 05:07 PM

Restaurants and caterers have been helping out doctors on the COVID-19 frontlines the best way they know how -- through food and drink. Read more »

These Metro Manila restaurants have closed temporarily as quarantine begins

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Posted at Mar 16 01:38 PM

Aside from malls, many restaurants also announced temporary closures as the community quarantine begins in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.  Read more »