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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.
Ugly Delicious: 7 Popular Exotic Filipino Dishes
March 26, 2024

Ugly Delicious: 7 Popular Exotic Filipino Dishes

The Philippine Primer shares a list of some of the most popular exotic dish in the Philippines.
No Dine-in, No Problem: Restaurants in Manila Accepting Take Out and Delivery Orders during ECQ
February 14, 2024

No Dine-in, No Problem: Restaurants in Manila Accepting Take Out and Delivery Orders during ECQ

The Philippine Primer lists down restaurants that offers takeouts and deliveries during the ECQ from Aug 5-20.
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.
PH to Bag Multiple Medals since L.A. 1932 Olympics
August 10, 2021

PH to Bag Multiple Medals since L.A. 1932 Olympics

The Philippine Primer gives an aupdate on our athlete's standings in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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.
Go Shopping Philippines Brings Digital Malling to a Higher Level of Quality and Style
August 02, 2021

Go Shopping Philippines Brings Digital Malling to a Higher Level of Quality and Style

Go Shopping Philippines aims to elevate online shopping experience through quality services and products on their multi-feature app.
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.
Everything New on Netflix this August 2021
July 28, 2021

Everything New on Netflix this August 2021

Philippine Primer shares a list of new content coming to Netflix this August 2021.
Nobu Manila at City of Dreams brings back the Sunday Brunch
May 14, 2024

Nobu Manila at City of Dreams brings back the Sunday Brunch

Nobu Manila brings back its eat-all-you-can brunch and offers 25% discount to fully vaccinated diners.
WEATHER UPDATE: Habagat to Bring Rain to Parts of Luzon, Western Visayas
July 28, 2021

WEATHER UPDATE: Habagat to Bring Rain to Parts of Luzon, Western Visayas

Habagat will continue to bring rain moderate to heary rains over Luzon and Western Visayas in the next 24 hours.
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.
Merienda Time! 7 Uniquely Filipino Desserts
May 14, 2024

Merienda Time! 7 Uniquely Filipino Desserts

Philippine Primers shares a listicle featuring seven uniquely Filipino snacks and desserts.
Merienda Time! 7 Uniquely Filipino Desserts
March 26, 2024

Merienda Time! 7 Uniquely Filipino Desserts

Philippine Primers shares a listicle featuring 7 uniquely Filipino snacks and desserts.
MET in BGC: Metropolitan Museum of Manila Finds a New Home in Taguig
July 23, 2021

MET in BGC: Metropolitan Museum of Manila Finds a New Home in Taguig

The Metropolitan Museum of Manila will move to Bonifacio Global City by the end of the year.
Clark International Airport Terminal 2 Sets to Open This Year, World-Class Features Unveiled
July 22, 2021

Clark International Airport Terminal 2 Sets to Open This Year, World-Class Features Unveiled

The Department of Transportation unveils the newly-completed passenger terminal building of Clark International Terminal 2 to the public.
OVER A CUP OF COFFEE: UCC Shares Us the Appeal of Coffee
July 22, 2021

OVER A CUP OF COFFEE: UCC Shares Us the Appeal of Coffee

UCC Coffee tours Philippine Primer and other media organizations around its coffee farm and museum virtually.
A Tribute to Mom: Cafe Fleur’s Chef Sau Del Rosario on Food and Life Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 26, 2024

A Tribute to Mom: Cafe Fleur’s Chef Sau Del Rosario on Food and Life Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Celebrity Chef Sau Del Rosario talks about Cafe Fleur, his new restaurant in Poblacion Makati, and more in this exclusive interview.
PASSPORT ALERT: DFA Begins Temporary Off-Site Passport Services (TOPS)
July 19, 2021

PASSPORT ALERT: DFA Begins Temporary Off-Site Passport Services (TOPS)

The Department of Foreign Affairs teams up with select malls to provide Temporary Off-Site Passport Services (TOPS) for all Filipinos.
Slater Young and Home Buddies Dare Filipinos to have Eco-friendlier Homes via #AjinomotoSustainAbilidadChallenge
July 15, 2021

Slater Young and Home Buddies Dare Filipinos to have Eco-friendlier Homes via #AjinomotoSustainAbilidadChallenge

Ajinomoto encourages FIlipinos to live a sustainable lifestyle through the #AjinomotoSustainabilidadChallenge.