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'Bukas Ba' shows you which establishments are open amid the enhanced community quarantine

By Racquel Quieta

Due to the government-imposed enhanced community quarantine in Luzon, a lot of business establishments have been forced to close temporarily - except those that offer basic necessities or essential services.

And since going out to public places heightens the risk of being exposed to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), one must limit interactions and time spent outside of the house.

Thus, planning ahead of time before heading out to buy supplies or avail of important services can save you a lot of time, and consequently lessen your risk of getting COVID-19.

This is where the new crowdsourcing app 'Bukas Ba' might be of great help to you.

Bukas Ba app logo / Source: bukasbaph (FB)

'Bukas Ba' was created by Filipino app developers with the goal of making it easier for Filipinos to find establishments that are open during the enhanced community quarantine, and simultaneously help businesses that offer essential goods and services inform their target customers that they are open to serve.

Bukas Ba app shares its mission of helping Filipinos during the enhanced community quarantine / Source: bukasbaph (FB)

'Bukas Ba' has a search feature, which lets you find open establishments within your vicinity.

You can search for open establishments within your vicinity in the Bukas Ba app / Source: bukasbaph (FB)

The app also allows users to verify if certain establishments are indeed open, and add stores or businesses that are not yet on the app by clicking 'Add Establishment'.

As of March 30, 'Bukas Ba' already has more than 1,000 establishments on their list and over 600 contributors.

So, next time, before stepping out of your house, double check first in 'Bukas Ba' app if the establishment you're going to is open, so you can have a hassle-free and more COVID-19-safe day.

If you want to read more news about the Coronavirus pandemic, click here.

And if you wish to make monetary donations in order to provide the much-needed medical supplies for the courageous Filipino medical frontliners, you can do so through the GMA Kapuso Foundation.

Visit the Kapuso Foundation site here.

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