enhanced community quarantine

Have you been counting how many days it has been since the Enhanced Community Quarantine started? Can’t wait for it to end because you’ve been feeling a little uneasy not being able to go outside? Does isolation make you feel anxious? What you might be having is a “Cabin Fever” or what they simply describe as the discomfort an individual feels from being isolated. As we were told, this quarantine is only going to last until the second week of April, but even for me, two weeks of isolation is already dreadful. To make things bearable and to make sure my mental health is intact, I make sure I do the following every day to keep the cabin fever away:

Maintain a Daily Routine
You should not have to change so much of what usually happens to your day since even if you have to work from home now. You can try to act as if you’re still going to that meeting somewhere or to your office by getting up at the same time and dressing up for that strut to the kitchen like it’s your office’s pantry.

Set Goals
Before you sleep, try to write down your goals for the next day so you won’t forget them. This way, you will be guided all throughout the day on what you have to do. Having finished your goals will also give you a sense of accomplishment.

Do Some Cleaning
Now is actually the best time to do some cleaning. Besides the need for disinfecting, you have so much time with you to clean your surroundings and make sure it’s a conducive place to work at. You can also rearrange some furniture or paint the wall a different color if you like.

Stay Active
Make sure you stay active, physically and mentally, not only to boost your immunity; but also to keep your mind off of some worries. If you’ve blamed the traffic taking too much of your time to workout, you have no other excuse not to do that now. You can find different workouts to follow on youtube, instagram, and facebook! Give yourself an hour or so to stretch those muscles and work them. To exercise that mind, read a book or browse through different topics online for at least 15 minutes. Remember, your brain is also a muscle.

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Connect with a Distance
Social distancing does not mean you should cut off some people. Although if they’re not at all good for your mental health, you should reconsider. Many have turned to some Facebook groups in order for them to cope. Much like in real life, there are groups online that can give you the amount of support you need. All you have to do is find the right group who share the same interests as you. Engage yourself in healthy discussions. If you’re too shy to do this, maybe you can reconnect with some of your friends or family. Ask them how they are and share in what you have been doing. You might learn a new recipe or hobby from them.

Accept the Discomfort
Sounds familiar? Yes, it’s actually the fifth stage of grief. Acceptance can also be a good coping mechanism. When you accept what you are feeling and address it, you will have a better understanding of what is happening and that will eventually let you appreciate what you have and make use of it until things get back to normal.

It is normal to feel worried when you are not in control of the situation and isolation brings about so much of this especially when it’s not even your choice to be stuck. To guide oneself in surviving this cabin fever or any anxiety, Professor John Allen Paulos did say, “uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.”

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There’s a video circulating online that’s gong viral for a very good reason: it’s straightforward and informative. Dr. VanWingen of Michigan uploaded his video titled “PSA Safe Grocery Shopping in COVID-19 Pandemic UPDATED!!! www.DrJeffVW.com” last March 24 and as of this writing, has reached 20 million views!

It’s been two weeks since Metro Manila went under quarantine, and most households must have consumed stocks from the pantry and refrigerator. If you are going to the grocery this week, these tips from Dr. VanWingen will be helpful:

Tips for Grocery Shopping:
– Wipe down your cart
– Commit to what you are buying
– Don’t shop if you have symptoms
– Plan what you will buy for 2 weeks

Here are some Corona Virus information he shared:
– it can live in the air for 3 hours
– it can live in cardboards for 1 day
– it can live in metals and plastic for 3 days
– it can live in frozen environment for 2 years

When you get home:
– try to leave groceries for 3 days, if possible
– get rid of external packaging, eg remove cereal boxes
– move items like bread to alternative storage containers
– spray down thick packaging, eg milk cartons
– spray and wipe chips
– for fruits, treat it as if you’re washing your hands– with soap and water for 20 seconds

For food take out and deliveries:
– hold wrapper and keep food free of contact
– microwave or heat food whenever possible

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Open Animal Clinics Amidst Enhanced Community Quarantine

For furparents, it’s more worrisome these days that our neighborhood vet clinics and pet store have closed shop due to the enhanced community quarantine. Thankfully, there are still clinics that are open for APPOINTMENT AND EMERGENCY CASES. Check out the list below and best to contact them ahead of time before visiting. Note that some vet clinics also have a pet store that sell pet food, treats and whatnot.

NCR
1. Animal Shelter Vet Clinic
1376 Mercedes Ave, Pasig City
Clinic hours: 9am to 5pm
09198289251

2. Animal Shelter Vet Clinic
Brgy Tuktukan, Taguig City
Clinic hours: 9am to 5pm
09198289251

3. Sorsogon Vet Clinic- Garcia
Garcia St, Sorsogon
Clinic hours: 9am to 5pm
09198289251

5. Santa Ana Animal Health Clinic
2259 Calderon St, Sta Ana Manila
Clinic hours: 9am-2pm daily
8241-7224

6. Jose Abad Santos Vet Clinic
1938 Jose Abad Santos Ave, Manila
By appointment/emergency only
0917-5521069/ 02-87880259

7. Pet Society Comfort & Care Veterinary Clinic
50 Villa Ortigas II, Granada St., Brgy.Valencia, Quezon City
9am-5pm (emergency & critical cases only, scheduled puppy/kitten vaccination via appointment)
09276508282/72163115

8. PasigLine Animal Clinic
#21 CLP Bldg, Mercedes Ave, San Miguel, Pasig City (Beside BDO)
Landline: 642-1502
Cp#?0915-545-8490/
0915-371-9261
Clinic Hours:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm
Monday -Sunday

9. Metro Paws Pet Clinic
P3-11 Manlunas Street, Villamor Airbase Pasay City
8am to 6pm
0279195372

10. Petlink Wellness Center & Veterinary Clinic
Caloocan: 173 West, Macario Asistio Ave, Caloocan City (24hrs)
09054711129/09087209863
Malabon: 4-E Victoneta Ave, Potrero, Malabon (9am-7pm)
09560856119/09293275030

11. Vets on the Block Pet Clinic
10 Hyacinth Street
Roxas District, Quezon City
10 am to 5 pm
Strictly by Appointment only
09185400984
02- 34148428

12. Pet Starz Wellness Clinic
J.P Rizal, Makati City
10am to 6pm (please call before coming)
Globe: 0915-0558-805
Smart: 09198020558
Landline: 8776-7048

13. VET 911 ANIMAL CLINIC
Unit 203, #51 Shorthorn st. brgy. Bahay Toro, Quezon City
Monday-Sunday (except Weds)
9am- 6pm
Our contact numbers are as follows:
09326184116
09358115516
73731062

14. PetVet Jr. Animal Clinic & Grooming Center
490 Quirino Avenue Talipapa Novaliches Quezon City
Open Daily: 9am til 6pm
0933 8101881
02 7905 7343

15. PETVET ANIMAL HEALTH CLINIC AND GROOMING CENTER
2nd Floor Nova Square Shopping Center, Quirino Hiway cor P. dela Cruz Street, San Batolome, Quezon City.
Opens: Monday to Sunday, 930am to 6pm
Tel No.: (02)83325488; 09431427906

16. ManilaVets Animal Clinic
683 Manga Avenue corner Mindanao St. Sampaloc Manila
8am – 6pm (strictly for emergency cases only or by appointment)
Cp# 09151942009
Landline # 7746-9054

17. Pet Saloon Animal Clinic,Gen.T.de Leon
Valenzuela City
09669161011or 7956 63 09

19. Healthy Prints Veterinary Services
B20 L14 San Gregorio St., Golden Acres, (“Grandeur”) Marcos Alvarez Extension, Talon V, Las Pinas City
09063514802
Monday to Sunday
9am to 5pm

20. May Rulibeth L Javier Pet Lovers Animal Clinic and Emergency Services ( PLACES) / Doc May Pet Wellness Center
76 visayas ave brgy vasra qc 0917 8316826/ 89247118 office hr 8 am to 5 pm everyday.
Vets at work
Unit B/F Divino Amore BLDG, # 8 Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio Heights,QC
in front of Dominos pizza near security bank
office hours 10 am-5 pm Mon-sat only.
09209739069

21. Pet Saloon Animal Clinic
2029 A. SANTOS SUBDIVISION,GEN. T. DE LEON,VALENZUELA CITY CP NO.09669161011(open 9am up to 7m)

22. DMV PAGAMUTANG PANGHAYOP
3147 F Bautista street, Ugong, Valenzuela City
09060254055/ 091777779715/ 76184153

Clinic hours 9am to 5pm
Accepts home services appointment (depends still upon location)

23. Angeles Pet Care -Sucat Branch
Unit 27 and 28 Park and Shop 8300 Dr.A Santos Avenue Barangay BF Homes Paranaque City
Clinic hours
Monday to Sunday 8am to 5pm
09230211354; 09151679739
[email protected]

24. Vetermedics animal clinic
rainbow st.corner sierra madre st.hacienda HTS.Mona CTY.
Marikina City
09158054543…..near plmar new campus

25. Pet House Pet Clinic
MAGINHAWA
131-B V. Luna Rd. Ext. Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
Landline: 3436-1906
7255-5077
7587-3092
Smart: (0939)902-5701
Globe: (0917)652-2589
TIMOG
36-D Sct. Limbaga St., Laging Handa, Quezon City
Landline: 7621-8387
Smart: (0947)899-6403
KATIPUNAN
15 Esteban Abada St. Builtmor Tower Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Landline: 3434-0032
7917-2522
Smart: (0939)902-5702

26. Dr. Love PET Clinic
#88 Road 1, CORNER ROAD 33, PROJECT 6 Quezon City
Tel. & CP. No. 09157005442 | 09177367761 | 72553407
Clinic Hours 9AM-9PM

SOUTH LUZON
1. Seven Lakes Veterinary Clinic
Colago Ave. San Pablo Laguna (across Puregold Sambat and next to Isuzu)
Clinic hrs: 9:00-4:00 pm. Emergency cases are accommodated
Tel. 09178172043
0495496071
09228217981

2. Whitewoods Animal Clinic
Brgy putingkahoy silang cavite
9am-5pm
Contact no. 09332261285
09066815783

3. Pet Family Animal Clinic and Grooming Center
B4 L6B Greenvillas 2 Brgy Buhay na Tubig Imus Cavite
Contact : 09062921197
0464186235
Clinic hours:
Monday – Saturday 8am-6pm
Sunday 8am-5pm

4. FMS Veterinary Clinic
6658 National Road,San Antonio,Los Banos,Laguna
CP #09062334489
9am to 2pm Mon to Fri
9am to 2pm,4pm to 7pm Sat, 10 am to 5pm Sun

5. Pajares animal clinic
17 hi way platero
Binan Laguna
Monday-Saturday 8am-12noon
09989724121

6. Dog Central Veterinary Clinic & Grooming
Bgy Halang Calamba City
0932 849 5981
By Appointment

7. Dog Central Veterinary Clinic & Grooming
225 Barangay San Juan
Tel 0932 849 5981
By appointment

8. Petrio Veterinary Clinic and Grooming Center
2nd Floor, YAMC Bldg., Brgy. Sahud Ulan, Tanza, Cavite
Monday to Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM (except Thursday), Sunday 1-5 PM
+63 956 041 5413
+63 9335974741

9. P-bee Snoopy and Buddy Veterinary Clinic
H. Ame St. and P. Montoya St. San Vicente 2 Silang, Cavite
Mondays to Saturdays
9am to 6pm
09958128176
09185731725

10. Happy Barn Animal Clinic & LA Pet Health and Wellness Shoppe
168 Bonifacio St., Brgy. 4 Poblacion 4, corner Regidor St. Sta. Cruz, Laguna
(Beside DBP bank)
Clinic hours: 8am-5pm Mon- Sat; 9am-12nn Sun
Accepts emergency cases/ surgery
Home service by Appointment
Tel. No. 049- 5764540
Cp. No. 09298379868

11. Doc F Veterinary Clinic
Pamplona bldg., Gen Ocampo st., Poblacion, LIBMANAN, CAMARINES Sur
Mon to Saturday – 9 am to 3 PM
Sunday- 9 AM to 11 am (EMERGENCY cases and puppy vaccination only)
Contact 09193796937 (smart/tnt/sun) 09066213027 (globe/tm)

12. Pawsitively Purrfect
Animal Health & Grooming Center
PitStop Bldg B, Kapitan Simeon Luz St., Brgy 6, Lipa City
First aid cases/appointments
Message Fb Page (name of our clinic)
+639175556851
(0955) 710 3717

13. Pet Wonders Veterinary Clinic (Main)
Old National Highway Nueva San Pedro, Laguna
Mon-Fri (9am to 5pm) or until further notice
ALL SCHEDULES ARE FOR APPOINTMENT NO WALK-INS
+632 85533196 +632 72141989
+639175117982

14. Pet Wonders Veterinary Clinic (Rosario)
Rosario Ave. San Vicente San Pedro, Laguna
Mon-Fri (9am-5pm) or until further notice.
ALL SCHEDULES ARE FOR APPOINTMENT NO WALK-INS
+632 79507155
+639171466789

15. VILLAGE VET ANIMAL CLINIC AND GROOMING CENTER
Unit D Scandia Suites 2 South Forbes Inchican, Silang, Cavite (near Solenad Nuvali and Paseo de Sta Rosa, Laguna)
Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm or until further notice
Sun: 9am-2pm
*STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY*
Globe: 09058740422
Smart: 09493495943
Landline: 0495445939
FB page: Village Vet Animal Clinic and Grooming Center

16. Wags & Whiskers Veterinary Clinic
216 Aguinaldo Hwy Biga 2 Silang Cavite
09171535859/09395244249
Mon-Sat 9 am-4pm
Emergencies only
Call first for appointments

17. Pawssentials Pet Clinic
51 D5J’s Bldg., Don P. Campos Ave., Zone 2, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite
Open daily: 9am to 5pm
0921 434 0608

NORTH LUZON
1. Pets.Com Animal Clinic
Dr.Rudolph Angelo “Doc Bing” David Encarnacion
Rocka Avenue, Rocka Village II Tabang,Plaridel,Bulacan
Emergency and By Appointment for now a
09156798140 and 0932-9278407 Or 0943-0964409 or 044-7972211

2. Chat and chiens vet clinic
156 DRT highway, longos, pulilan, bulacan
09328659569
Open 9am to 5pm

3. TWENTY FIRST VETERINARY CLINIC.
Malhacan Road, Meycauayan City Bulacan (near China Bank)
Mon- Sat : 8am – 5pm Sun : 1pm- 5pm
09237129884/09776383380

5. Animal Life Clinic and Supply
Amado St. Dagupan City , Pangasinan is open 9:00 AM- 4PM
Contact no: 075-623-1327
Cp. 09209454468

6. SVC Animal Clinic and Grooming Center
0125 Capitol blvd. G/F Unit B VVD bldg. Brgy. Sto. Niño, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Contact number: 09487200055
Clinic hours: 8am to 12nn

7. Angeles Pet Care
Vivape Center lot 2 Block 6 Mcarthur Hiway Brgy. Camachiles Dau,Mabalacat Pampanga.
Contact details: (045) 649-4258; 0933-862-7982 and 0917-625-2641

VISAYAS
MINDANAO
1. Iligan Dog and Cat Doctor Animal Clinical Center
17 Fortaleza Street, Poblacion, Iligan City 09178505424, 09228880994, 063 221-7572
Clinic hours: 9am-12nn, 1pm-4pm Monday – Sunday

2. CDO Pet Doctor
09177942319
MAIN BRANCH-APITONG ST.CROSSING MACANHAN
MACANDIG BRANCH-TOMAS SACO ST NEAR CORPIS CRISTI.SCHOOL
NHA KAUSWAGAN BRANCH-Nha phase 1
8:30am-5pm monday thru sat

3. The Ark Veterinary Clinic
Doors 1 and 2 JDS Building, Jacinto Extension, Davao City
10am to 3pm (non-emergencies and emergencies; 24/7 on call for emergencies)
09228215121, (082)2867483

4. Animalandia Vet Clinic
Door 1 Onda Bldg., Casisang, Malaybalay City
09177003798
8:30-5:30pm monday thru sat

5. Fedmerc Vet Clinic & Supply
1F ESM Bldg., San Isidro St
Malaybalay City
09177003798
8:30-5:30pm monday thru sat

6. Animal Lover’s Lane Vet Clinic
Aglayan, Malaybalay City
09177003798
8:30-5:30pm monday thru sat

7. Pet Purrfect Animal Clinic
You We Tong Bldg,
Gusa,Cagayan de Oro City
10:30am – 5pm
0917-709-2185
(088) 323-4636

8. Furpet’sale Veterinary Clinic
LMC bldng, 008 V. Sheker st.
Bagong Silang, Iligan City
Mon-sat 9am-1pm until further notice
Pls call before coming
09171050446

9. Vets for Pets Veterinary Clinic
Zone 3 Upper Bulua, Cagayan de Oro
Friday to Monday 10am to 4pm.
09177721077

10. Casas Jamis Veterinary Clinic
Cagayan de Oro
Lapasan branch – 856-2256/ 09178867343
Mastersons branch – 851-2256/ 09177266385
Carmen branch- 858-6695/ 09177266022
Agusan branch- 855-1758/ 09175873898

11. Petvet Central Clinic 🐾
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Masterson (Main Branch) -09162359535
Barra – 09275698880
Gusa – 09664429800

12. Alrae Veterinary Clinic
Maramag, Bukidnon
Monday – Saturday
9am – 5pm By appointment only, strictly no walk-ins
09177180397

13. Pet Whiskers Animal Clinic
Zone 12, Poblacion, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental
Monday-Sunday 9 AM -4:30 PM
09453802818

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Enhanced Quarantine: Phone Numbers to Call When You’re Hungry

As of this writing, this summarizes Enhanced Community Quarantine for entire Luzon:

1. By virtue of an Executive Order of the Office of the President we will have a Luzon-wide community quarantine.
2. We will have a curfew of 8pm to 5am for non-essential personnel on the streets. Exempted are health care workers, peace and order officers, workers from the night shift of the Processing zones with valid ID’s, and LGU officers.
3. Malls are ordered closed for the duration of the executive order.
4. Restaurants can only accept take-home and delivery services. Dine in is strictly prohibited.
5. Banks, groceries, supermarkets, pharmacies, pawn shops, hardwares, and wet markets will remain open.
6. Fiestas, karakols, parades, and other related public assemblies are cancelled.
7. Common religious congregations are strongly discouraged.
8. Gaming parlours, computer gaming shops, wellness Centers, cockpits arenas, will be closed.
9. Students on OJT are no longer required to report.
10. Needless loitering in the streets at any time of the day will be denied.
11. Public playgrounds, basketball courts, beaches, and public parks will be closed.
12. Public utility offices, Bayad centers, and related financial services will remain open.
13. ‘Tianges’, open dry good markets, side walk vending, will be closed.
14. This will become effective March 17, at 12:01 am.

With food being the most important aspect to have by every one, here’s a list of Metro Manila phone numbers of food establishments you can call when you’re HANGRY:

Jollibee: #8-7000
McDonald’s: 8-6236
Burger King: #2-22-22
KFC: 8-887-8888
Chowking: #9-8888
Army Navy: 8-333-3131
Wendy’s: 8-533-3333
Pizza Hut: 8-911-1111
Shakey’s: 7777-7777
Yellow Cab: 8-789-9999
Greenwich: #5-55-55
Angel’s Pizza: 8-922-2222
Motorino’s Pizza: 8-810-1000
Papa John’s Pizza: 8-887-7272
Domino’s Pizza: 8-997-3030
Kenny Rogers Roasters: 8-555-9000
Max’s: 8888-9000
Mang Inasal: #7-3333
Bon Chon: 8-633-1818
Chooks-to-Go: 8-687-1010
Tapa King: 8888-8272
Amber: 8-884-8888
North Park: 8-737-3737
Aristocrat: 8-894-0000
Kitaro Sushi: 8-911-1115
Yoshinoya: 8-288-2888
Juju Eats: 8-820-4663
Dunkin’: 8-988-7288
Goldilocks: 8888-1999
Red Ribbon: #8-7777
Conti’s: 8-580-8888
Cara Mia: 7-745-5593

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