COVID-19 Daily Update

MOVIE NIGHT: IAFT Allows Cinemas, Theme Parks To Open Under Alert Level 3 from Oct 16-31
October 15, 2021

MOVIE NIGHT: IAFT Allows Cinemas, Theme Parks To Open Under Alert Level 3 from Oct 16-31

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious Diseases announced that cinemas and theme parks to open under Alert Level 3 from Oct 16-31.
Metro Manila To Be Placed Under Alert Level 3 From Oct 16-31
October 15, 2021

Metro Manila To Be Placed Under Alert Level 3 From Oct 16-31

Metro Manila will be placed under Alert Level 3 from Oct 16-31.
Año: NCR under Granular Lockdown Alert Level 4 on Sept 16
September 15, 2021

Año: NCR under Granular Lockdown Alert Level 4 on Sept 16

Malacañang will be placing NCR under granular lockdown alert level 4 on September 16.
Palace: Manila Stays Under MECQ Until Sept 15
September 08, 2021

Palace: Manila Stays Under MECQ Until Sept 15

Malacañang Palace announced that Metro Manila will stay under MECQ until September 15.
NCR, Laguna, Bataan under MECQ until the end of August
August 20, 2021

NCR, Laguna, Bataan under MECQ until the end of August

The Palace places Metro Manila, Laguna, and Bataan under modified enhanced community (MECQ) until the end of month.
Outdoor Exercises Prohibited in Metro Manila During ECQ
August 11, 2021

Outdoor Exercises Prohibited in Metro Manila During ECQ

MMC bans outdoor exercises in Metro Manila during ECQ.
DOTr: MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR offer Free Ride to Vaccinated APORs During ECQ
August 11, 2021

DOTr: MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR offer Free Ride to Vaccinated APORs During ECQ

The Department of Transportation is offering free rides for MRT-3 and LRT-2 to all passengers who are vaccinated from Aug 6 to 20.
LOCKDOWN SERIES: 6 Important Things to Know About ECQ
August 06, 2021

LOCKDOWN SERIES: 6 Important Things to Know About ECQ

The government places Metro Manila under ECQ again due to a new strain of coronavirus: the Delta variant.
PSA: Major Mall Schedules in NCR from Jul 31 to Aug 20
August 03, 2021

PSA: Major Mall Schedules in NCR from Jul 31 to Aug 20

The Philippine Primer list down the schedules of Major Malls in the Metro from July 31 to August 20.
DOT: More Tourism Workers in Boracay to Receive COVID-19 Vax
July 30, 2021

DOT: More Tourism Workers in Boracay to Receive COVID-19 Vax

Through the initiative of the Department of Tourism, the municipality of Aklan allocates an additional 10,000 COVID-19 shots for tourism workers in Boracay.
LOOK: Manila, Taguig offer Free Swab Tests, Here’s How to Avail
July 27, 2021

LOOK: Manila, Taguig offer Free Swab Tests, Here’s How to Avail

The city of Manila and Taguig offer Free Swab Test.
LIST: “Green” Places Which Travellers Qualify For Shorter Quarantine Period
May 02, 2022

LIST: “Green” Places Which Travellers Qualify For Shorter Quarantine Period

The Malacañang Palace releases a list of "green" countries and jurisdictions whose citizens and workers are qualified to have shorter quarantine period.
Midnight Vax to Commence in Taguig This Week
June 29, 2021

Midnight Vax to Commence in Taguig This Week

The city government of Taguig starts vaccination night this week.
Fashion Amid Pandemic: The Style of #NewNormal
June 01, 2021

Fashion Amid Pandemic: The Style of #NewNormal

The Philippine Primer invites netizens to showcase their best COVID-19 attires.
NCR Plus to be Placed Under Stricter GCQ on May 15
May 14, 2021

NCR Plus to be Placed Under Stricter GCQ on May 15

The Palace will place the NCR Plus and other areas under GCQ from May 15-31.
Here’s How You Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 in PH
April 23, 2021

Here’s How You Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 in PH

The Philippine Primer answered FAQs about the COVID-19 vaccination plan in the Philippines.
NCR, Adjacent Provinces Back to MECQ until April 30
April 12, 2021

NCR, Adjacent Provinces Back to MECQ until April 30

Malacañang puts NCR, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from April 12 to 30.
PNP: Checkpoints, Curfew Remain in NCR Plus Under MECQ
April 12, 2021

PNP: Checkpoints, Curfew Remain in NCR Plus Under MECQ

The Philippine National Police remains on high alert under modified general community quarantine.
Better to be Safe than Sorry: Useful COVID-19 Prevention Tips for Everyone
April 08, 2021

Better to be Safe than Sorry: Useful COVID-19 Prevention Tips for Everyone

The Philippine Primer shares useful tips on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus.
DOT Offers Php 750 RT-PCR For Tourists at PCMC
January 08, 2021

DOT Offers Php 750 RT-PCR For Tourists at PCMC

DOT offers tourists half-price COVID-testing for Php 750 (RT-PCR) at PCMC.