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Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 6, 2020
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.
Google Maps Allows You to Virtually Participate in a Visita Iglesia This Holy Week
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.
Holy Week 2020: Online Masses and Services to Celebrate at Home
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.
Schedule of Groceries and Banks Amid Holy Week ECQ
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.
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 5, 2020
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.
LIST: Free Online Libraries During COVID-19
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.
10 Books to Read This April 2020
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!
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 4, 2020
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!
Antipodean Coffee Manila in Makati Now Offers Takeout Services During ECQ
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.
Netflix Philippines: What’s New This April 2020
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!
LIST: Churches in Metro Manila Holding Masses Online
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.
5 Art and Design Documentaries You Can Watch While on ECQ
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!
CloudEats Is Now Accepting Donations for the Meals of Frontliners
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.
Cebu Pacific Extends Free Rebooking and Refunding Services Due to 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.
Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 1, 2020
April 01, 2020

Primer’s COVID-19 Daily Update: April 1, 2020

Here's a round-up the latest COVID-19 updates today that you need to know.
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.
Sekitori in Makati Offers Delivery and Takeout During ECQ
April 01, 2020

Sekitori in Makati Offers Delivery and Takeout During ECQ

Sekitori in Little Tokyo offers Takeout and Delivery during EQC!
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.
LIST: Where To Stream Opera Shows for Free While in Quarantine
March 31, 2020

LIST: Where To Stream Opera Shows for Free While in Quarantine

Various opera companies have made some of their performances available online for free due to COVID-19.
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.