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LIST: Temporary Medical & Quarantine Facilities in Metro Manila for COVID-19 Patients
April 02, 2020

LIST: Temporary Medical & Quarantine Facilities in Metro Manila for COVID-19 Patients

As hospital after hospital in Metro Manila reach their maximum capacity due to the increasing number of people affected by the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, even non-medical establishments have now opened their doors to assist in the decongestion of hospitals.
Lung Center Launches Online Consultation for COVID-19 Inquiries
April 01, 2020

Lung Center Launches Online Consultation for COVID-19 Inquiries

Lung Center of the Philippines launched Lung Center COVID Ask Force — an online platform for all your COVID-19 inquiries that can be attended by over 700 volunteer doctors from their hospital.
ENDCov App Tracks People Who Should Be Tested for COVID-19
June 02, 2022

ENDCov App Tracks People Who Should Be Tested for COVID-19

The survey follows the same algorithm used by medical practitioners when assessing possible COVID-19 patients in the hospitals.
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: March 30, 2020
March 30, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: March 30, 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.
Japan Suspends Visa Issued in Philippines and Ten Other Countries Amidst COVID-19
March 30, 2020

Japan Suspends Visa Issued in Philippines and Ten Other Countries Amidst COVID-19

The said suspension will last until the end of April or till further notice to strengthen the border measures of the country.
MIAA Streamlines Flights to NAIA Terminal 1 Amid COVID-19
March 30, 2020

MIAA Streamlines Flights to NAIA Terminal 1 Amid COVID-19

The MIAA has streamlined all airline operations to NAIA Terminal amid COVID-19 threat.
Reliable Sites and Database for Updates on COVID-19
April 06, 2020

Reliable Sites and Database for Updates on COVID-19

Philippine Primer has listed down the official and technical sites from reputable medical organizations that are actively researching and assessing the pandemic.
FDA Allows Use of Electronic Prescription During ECQ
March 27, 2020

FDA Allows Use of Electronic Prescription During ECQ

The FDA issues Circular No. 2020-007 that allows individuals to purchase their prescriptions with the use of an electronic prescription.
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: March 28, 2020
March 30, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: March 28, 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:
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: March 26, 2020

To keep you in the loop on the COVID-19 situation in the Philippines, Philippine Primer rounded up the latest updates you need to know today.
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: March 25, 2020
March 28, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: March 25, 2020

To keep you in the loop on the COVID-19 situation in the Philippines, Philippine Primer rounded up the latest updates you need to know today.
Starbucks Philippines Temporarily Closes All Stores Amid COVID-19
March 25, 2020

Starbucks Philippines Temporarily Closes All Stores Amid COVID-19

Starbucks Philippines temporarily closes down their stores in the Philippines amid the Enhanced Community Quarantine.
PAL Suspends All International and Domestic Flights Starting March 26
March 25, 2020

PAL Suspends All International and Domestic Flights Starting March 26

In light of the Enhanced Community Quarantine imposed by the government, Philippine Airlines (PAL) temporarily suspends all international and domestic flights arriving to and departing from Manila starting March 26, 2020 to April 14, 2020.
Bayanihan to Heal as One Act Grants Duterte Additional Powers to Address COVID-19 Crisis
March 25, 2020

Bayanihan to Heal as One Act Grants Duterte Additional Powers to Address COVID-19 Crisis

Through the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, President Duterte is given the authority to exercise emergency powers, however, limited and subject to restrictions for the next three months unless extended by the Congress.
Safetravel.ph Allows Users to Keep Track of Metro Manila Checkpoints
March 25, 2020

Safetravel.ph Allows Users to Keep Track of Metro Manila Checkpoints

Safetravel.ph allows you to locate and keep track of checkpoints around Metro Manila amid the Luzon Lockdown.
Travel Restrictions for Inbound and Outbound Travelers Imposed Amid COVID-19
March 23, 2020

Travel Restrictions for Inbound and Outbound Travelers Imposed Amid COVID-19

Here are travel restrictions imposed by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for both inbound and outbound travelers, foreign and local.
Laboratories That Offer COVID-19 Testing in PH
April 20, 2020

Laboratories That Offer COVID-19 Testing in PH

To hasten the testing of PUIs, the government allocated more than one testing laboratories around the country
Businesses and Services Extend Payment Deadline Amid Enhance Community Quarantine
March 20, 2020

Businesses and Services Extend Payment Deadline Amid Enhance Community Quarantine

Utility companies and businesses have extended their payment deadlines as part of their service to their customers.
2 Filipinos Hailed at the 2020 Young Global Leaders
March 20, 2020

2 Filipinos Hailed at the 2020 Young Global Leaders

More than their businesses, both Cherrie and Henry aspires to become a good example to the youth and to the nation.
What to Know About the Enhanced Comprehensive Quarantine in Luzon
May 26, 2022

What to Know About the Enhanced Comprehensive Quarantine in Luzon

In an address to the nation last March 16, Duterte strongly reminded the public to stay at home and observe strict social distancing measures.