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No Green Thumb, No Problem: 7 Easy To Grow Plants for Beginners
May 10, 2022

No Green Thumb, No Problem: 7 Easy To Grow Plants for Beginners

The Philippine Primer curated a list of easy-to-maintain plants for beginners.
Shrimp Festival: 3 Ways to Elevate Your Favorite Seafood
May 10, 2024

Shrimp Festival: 3 Ways to Elevate Your Favorite Seafood

Philippine Primer features three delicious dishes using shrimp.
Better to be Safe than Sorry: Useful COVID-19 Prevention Tips for Everyone
April 08, 2021

Better to be Safe than Sorry: Useful COVID-19 Prevention Tips for Everyone

The Philippine Primer shares useful tips on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus.
List: Hospitals, Clinics, and Medical Institutions in Metro Manila
January 10, 2022

List: Hospitals, Clinics, and Medical Institutions in Metro Manila

The Philippine Primer shares a list of reliable hospitals, clinics, and medical Institutions in Metro Manila.
Japan Airlines Receives Diamond Certification, 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating
April 06, 2021

Japan Airlines Receives Diamond Certification, 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating

Japan Airlines receives the much-coveted Diamond Certification and 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating from Airline Passenger Experience Association and SimpliFlying, and Skytrax respectively.
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.
Coronavirus, an Introduction
April 05, 2021

Coronavirus, an Introduction

The Philippine Primer shares critical information about the differences between mild, moderate, and critical COVID-19 categories.
Let’s Talk About COVID-19 With Dr. Kathleen Modina
March 30, 2021

Let’s Talk About COVID-19 With Dr. Kathleen Modina

Dr. Kathleen Modina answers the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19.
Crazy About Moringa: 3 Easy & Nutritious Malunggay Recipes
August 08, 2024

Crazy About Moringa: 3 Easy & Nutritious Malunggay Recipes

Philippine Primer shares 3 delicious and easy-to-cook recipes using moringa leaves (malunggay).
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.
Beating Bedtime Blues: Tips for Better Sleep
March 25, 2021

Beating Bedtime Blues: Tips for Better Sleep

The Philippine Primer gives tips on how to sleep better at night.
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.
Uniform Policy Against Single-Use Plastics To Ease PH Pollution Problem
March 18, 2021

Uniform Policy Against Single-Use Plastics To Ease PH Pollution Problem

Banning single-use plastics to solve PH pollution problem
3 Ways to Serve Cutlassfish with a Filipino Twist!
May 14, 2024

3 Ways to Serve Cutlassfish with a Filipino Twist!

Philippine Primer shares 3 incredibly delicious ways of cooking cutlassfish or espada.
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.
9 Places To Visit in Bonifacio Global City For Your Next Japanese Adventure
March 15, 2021

9 Places To Visit in Bonifacio Global City For Your Next Japanese Adventure

This March, the Philippine Primer is featuring world-class Japanese restaurants.