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October 23, 2020

LIST: Dessert Shops in the Metro Open for Pick Up and Delivery Orders

We have listed down some of the dessert shops you can count on for deliveries!

April 07, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 7, 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

June 02, 2022

LIST: Veterinary Clinics in PH that are Open for Service during ECQ

If you worry that you won't be able to get your adorable pets checked or that you won't be able to grab them any of their supplies, we have listed some veterinary clinics from the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) that you can visit during the lockdown.

April 15, 2020

Restaurants Offering Ready-To-Cook Meals in the Metro

We've rounded up a list of restaurants that offer ready-to-cook food around Metro Manila available for delivery or take-out in their branches!

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).

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.

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.

April 06, 2020

Google Maps Allows You to Virtually Participate in a Visita Iglesia This Holy Week

Google Maps has a feature called Street View, which allows you to visit different local churches in a 360-degree view making it seem that you are present in that very place.

June 02, 2022

Holy Week 2020: Online Masses and Services to Celebrate at Home

In relation to this, CBCP has released a circular containing recommendations on how to observe Holy Week at home. One of which is for every diocese to live stream their Holy Week celebrations.

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.

April 05, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 5, 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.

April 05, 2020

LIST: Free Online Libraries During COVID-19

We have listed down some local and international collections that are now available for public access for students and academe.

April 05, 2020

10 Books to Read This April 2020

If you feel like taking a break from binge-watching your favorite movies and TV shows, pick up any of these books bound for April release and treat yourself to a journey some possible and some impossible to embark on in this life of ours!

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!

June 02, 2022

Antipodean Coffee Manila in Makati Now Offers Takeout Services During ECQ

Using their QR code, it will be much easier for you to view Antipodean's best meals by means of your phone.

April 04, 2020

Netflix Philippines: What’s New This April 2020

Here's a quick list of binge-worthy shows that are coming to Netflix this month!

June 02, 2022

LIST: Churches in Metro Manila Holding Masses Online

With the enhanced community quarantine still effect in Luzon and other places in the country, social activities and gatherings have been discouraged including masses and worship services. The church, with the help of technology, has responded by live streaming their holy masses online.

June 02, 2022

5 Art and Design Documentaries You Can Watch While on ECQ

If you're an artist, a designer or someone who wants to learn more about art and design, these documentaries are a much-watch!

June 02, 2022

CloudEats Is Now Accepting Donations for the Meals of Frontliners

These freshly prepared meals will go out to the frontliners in several hospitals as well as in various local government units (LGUs) who are fighting against COVID-19.

June 02, 2022

Cebu Pacific Extends Free Rebooking and Refunding Services Due to COVID-19

Cebu Pacific, among other local airlines, has offered its clients free rebooking and refunding services due to the network changes caused by COVID-19.