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June 12 and the Commemoration of Philippine Independence
June 10, 2021

June 12 and the Commemoration of Philippine Independence

The Philippines celebrates its Independence Day every June 12, however, it wasn't the original date of our liberty from all colonizers.
LOOK: Philippine Statistics Authority Tied up with Robinsons Mall for National ID Registration
June 03, 2021

LOOK: Philippine Statistics Authority Tied up with Robinsons Mall for National ID Registration

The Philippine Statistics Authority and Robinsons Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on May 17 to expand the registration of National ID at Robinsons malls.
NOW OPEN: Skyway Stage 3 Quirino Southbound Exit
May 27, 2021

NOW OPEN: Skyway Stage 3 Quirino Southbound Exit

The Department of Public Works and Highways and the San Miguel Corporation finally open the Skyway Stage 3 Quirino Southbound Exit for motorists.
QC Under Liquor Ban, Manila Still Requires QPass
April 15, 2021

QC Under Liquor Ban, Manila Still Requires QPass

Quezon City imposed a liquor ban until April 30, while Manila residents need a Quarantine Pass to go out of their homes.
LIST: Mall Hours in MECQ Areas this April 2021
April 14, 2021

LIST: Mall Hours in MECQ Areas this April 2021

The Philippine Primer listed down the operating hours of major malls in NCR plus during the implementation of the MECQ this April 2021.
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.
MRT-3, LRT-1 and 2 Resume Operations at Limited Capacity to Safeguard Passengers, Staff
April 05, 2021

MRT-3, LRT-1 and 2 Resume Operations at Limited Capacity to Safeguard Passengers, Staff

MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 will have limited operations from April 5 to 9 as their staff undergo health and safety check and COVID-19 testing to protect them and the passengers against the coronavirus.
Malacañang Puts NCR, Nearby Provinces Under ECQ Again
March 30, 2021

Malacañang Puts NCR, Nearby Provinces Under ECQ Again

The government has put Metro Manila and nearby provinces under a week-long enhanced community quarantine from March 29 to April 4 to help curb the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases in the said areas.
PSA: Major Malls’ Operating Hours During The NCR Plus Bubble ECQ
March 29, 2021

PSA: Major Malls’ Operating Hours During The NCR Plus Bubble ECQ

Several major malls have announced their operating hours in NCR plus bubble areas during the implementation of the ECQ from March 29 to April 4.
Manila Parks, Limasawa Island Implement New Rules Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
March 26, 2021

Manila Parks, Limasawa Island Implement New Rules Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

Rizal Park and Paco Park have limited visiting hours from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., while Limasawa Island officials ban the entry of tourists until March 31 to curb the rising cases of COVID-19.
Because She Deserves More: Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Offers Exclusive Deals for Women’s Month
March 23, 2021

Because She Deserves More: Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Offers Exclusive Deals for Women’s Month

The Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Offers Exclusive Deals This Women's Month
Dante, our luck to Premier in PH on March 25
March 22, 2021

Dante, our luck to Premier in PH on March 25

The Philippine Italian Association brings Dante, our luck, an experimental film about Dante Alighieri, to the Philippines to commemorate the 700th death anniversary of the celebrated poet.
Digital Bank Tonik Goes Live In PH, Offers High Interest Rates
March 22, 2021

Digital Bank Tonik Goes Live In PH, Offers High Interest Rates

Tonik launched in the Philippines on March 18 to offer a new way of banking, aiming to provide a better and more convenient way to handle your finances.
DOT To Launch GCI To Link Calabarzon Tourist Spots
March 17, 2021

DOT To Launch GCI To Link Calabarzon Tourist Spots

The Department of Tourism will be launching the Green Corridor Initiative to boost the economy and interconnect different tourist spots in Calabarzon.
Curfew Returns In NCR
March 15, 2021

Curfew Returns In NCR

National Capital Region will be on a curfew again for two weeks.
Facebook Launches Blood Donations Feature In PH
March 11, 2021

Facebook Launches Blood Donations Feature In PH

Facebook launched its Blood Donations feature in the Philippines on March 10, hoping it will garner more potential blood donors across the country.
Japanese Food Crawl In Bonifacio Global City
March 10, 2021

Japanese Food Crawl In Bonifacio Global City

Philippine Primer features 9 more Japanese restaurants in Bonifacio Global City.
The Latest In Travel And Tourism News For The First Week Of March 2021
March 09, 2021

The Latest In Travel And Tourism News For The First Week Of March 2021

Philippine Primer lists down and summarizes important news and updates covering tourism for March 2021.
DOT Supports Streamlining Of Travel Regulations, Requirements
March 02, 2021

DOT Supports Streamlining Of Travel Regulations, Requirements

The Department of Tourism supports the streamlining of travel requirements and regulations imposed by local government units to boost the tourism sector.