News & Current Events

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.
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 28, 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.
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.
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 17, 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 21, 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.
Commission on Elections Suspends Voter Registration Until June 30
April 27, 2020

Commission on Elections Suspends Voter Registration Until June 30

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has announced that they will be suspending once again the voter registration for the May 2022 election until June 30, 2020.
President Duterte Approves ECQ Extension Until April 30
April 07, 2020

President Duterte Approves ECQ Extension Until April 30

President Rodrigo Duterte approves the extension of the Luzon-wide Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).
UP-PGH Launches COVID-19 Bayanihan Operations Center and Hotline Number
April 07, 2020

UP-PGH Launches COVID-19 Bayanihan Operations Center and Hotline Number

The hotline operates 24 hours daily and can accommodate 20 simultaneous calls at a time.
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 6, 2020
April 06, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 6, 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.
Schedule of Groceries and Banks Amid Holy Week ECQ
June 02, 2022

Schedule of Groceries and Banks Amid Holy Week ECQ

Here are the schedules of various malls and banks in the Metro for Holy Week 2020 amid ECQ.
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 4, 2020
April 04, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 4, 2020

To keep you updated on the latest update on COVID-19 here in the Philippines, we rounded up today's news you should know!
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 1, 2020
April 01, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 1, 2020

Here's a round-up the latest COVID-19 updates today that you need to know.