News & Current Events

LTO Temporarily Suspends Issuance of Student-Driver’s Permit
July 01, 2020

LTO Temporarily Suspends Issuance of Student-Driver’s Permit

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) suspends the issuance of student-driver permits starting from today, July 1.
Duterte Announces New Quarantine Classifications Effective Until June 15
July 01, 2020

Duterte Announces New Quarantine Classifications Effective Until June 15

President Rodrigo Duterte announced the implementation of new quarantine classifications with an updated list of areas that will take effect for two weeks starting July 1 to 15.
LIST: Modern PUJ and City Bus Routes in Metro Manila Post ECQ
June 25, 2020

LIST: Modern PUJ and City Bus Routes in Metro Manila Post ECQ

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has come up with "a partial, gradual, calculated, and in phases approach in providing mobility to commuters" to be carried out as public transportation resumes.
Tourist Destinations Boracay and Coron Reopen for Local Tourists
June 24, 2020

Tourist Destinations Boracay and Coron Reopen for Local Tourists

Popular spots like Boracay in Malay, Aklan, and Coron in Palawan have now opened their doors to local tourists!
CAAP Releases List of Airports with LGU Clearance to Resume Commercial Flights
June 23, 2020

CAAP Releases List of Airports with LGU Clearance to Resume Commercial Flights

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) released a full list of airports in the country that were granted approval from respective local government units (LGUs) to resume operations of commercial flights.
PRRD Extends GCQ in Metro Manila and Other Areas Until June 30
June 17, 2020

PRRD Extends GCQ in Metro Manila and Other Areas Until June 30

President Rodrigo Duterte approved the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases' (IATF) recommendation to extend the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) classification in Metro Manila and other areas until June 30.
What You Need to Know About the ‘New Normal’ in the Philippines
June 14, 2020

What You Need to Know About the ‘New Normal’ in the Philippines

Under the revised guidelines of the IATF, an area is said to be under the new normal "if the community quarantine implemented has transitioned into modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) which is the most relaxed community quarantined implemented by the government."
Local Airlines Resume Commercial Flights This June
June 04, 2020

Local Airlines Resume Commercial Flights This June

Local airline companies will be gradually resuming their commercial flights after two months of temporary stopping operations due to the COVID-19 threat.
Local Airlines Extend Flight Cancellations to May 15
April 29, 2020

Local Airlines Extend Flight Cancellations to May 15

Local airlines have announced further cancelations of their commercial flights due to the recent extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and other high-risk provinces in the country.
Guidelines Under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ)
April 28, 2020

Guidelines Under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ)

The guidelines are to be followed as a master plan for a phased reopening of the economy.
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Cancels Visa Interviews Through May 31
April 27, 2020

U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Cancels Visa Interviews Through May 31

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines has announced on April 25 that they will be cancelling all immigrant and non-immigrant visa interviews that are scheduled until May 31, 2020.
Enhanced Community Quarantine Extended in Metro Manila, Other ‘High-Risk’ Provinces
April 24, 2020

Enhanced Community Quarantine Extended in Metro Manila, Other ‘High-Risk’ Provinces

The second extension of the enhanced community quarantine on Metro Manila and other high-risk areas will last until May 15 until further reevaluation of the pandemic task force.
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 22, 2020

To keep you in the loop on the recent COVID-19 situation in the Philippines, Philippine Primer rounded up the latest updates you need to know.
IATF Releases Full List of Authorized Persons Outside Residence
April 21, 2020

IATF Releases Full List of Authorized Persons Outside Residence

To help the public identify those who are allowed to go outside during the ECQ, the Inter-Agency Task Force–Joint Task Force Corona Virus Shield (IATF-JTF CVC) has released a full and simplified list of Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR) through the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Unakichi Offers Delivery and Take-Out Services During ECQ
April 19, 2020

Unakichi Offers Delivery and Take-Out Services During ECQ

Now, during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), you can still enjoy their dishes at home as they offer deliveries to Makati and BGC!
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 16, 2020
April 16, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 16, 2020

To keep you in the loop on the recent COVID-19 situation in the Philippines, Philippine Primer rounded up the latest updates you need to know.
Metro Manila Cities Begin Mass Testing for COVID-19
April 14, 2020

Metro Manila Cities Begin Mass Testing for COVID-19

Several local governments in Metro Manila have already begun their localized targeted testing. DOH spokesperson Ma. Rosario Vergeire described this as helpful to the strategy of the national government regarding expanded or mass testing.
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 13, 2020

To keep you in the loop on the recent COVID-19 situation in the Philippines, Philippine Primer rounded up the latest updates you need to know.
DOH Simplifies Classification to Identify COVID-19 Patients
April 13, 2020

DOH Simplifies Classification to Identify COVID-19 Patients

The Department of Health (DOH) released a simplified version of the classification used to identify COVID-19 patients. The newly approved classification is sorted into three identifications: suspect, probable, and confirmed.
Makati’s Elbert’s Pizzeria is Open for Takeout and Delivery Services Amid ECQ
April 09, 2020

Makati’s Elbert’s Pizzeria is Open for Takeout and Delivery Services Amid ECQ

Elbert's Pizzeria now offers takeout and delivery services while under enhanced community quarantine.