Where to buy PPEs face mask alcohol and gloves in Manila

Now that we have transitioned to the GCQ, we have to tweak our essentials and grocery lists for a little and make way for these new normal essentials to keep you protected and increase safety as you try to bounce back by continuing with work or your business.

Do you want to know where to readily buy PPEs, face masks, alcohol, and gloves in Manila? Here's a list of suppliers and sellers that I recommend; some of these online stores, I personally know the team behind them and have tried purchasing from them. Check it out and don't forget to save and share this list!

1. MIKKA'S CLOSET

- This is a business of the sister of one of my friends, beauty influencer Mikki Galang. They're selling medical supplies namely PPEs, face masks, face shields, and surgical gloves; there are face mask options for kids as well.

2. EIKA SWIMWEAR

- From swimwear to protective gear! Eika Swimwear is making fashionable, washable neoprene face masks that have inserts for filter provisions; they're also selling replaceable filters that go well with the masks.

3. BAMBAG CANVAS BAGS

- Canvas found new life in this new normal through reusable face masks; choose among plain to funky prints to mix and match with your outfit.

4. MIKEHE BAGS

- Mikehe is one of the long- time online personal shopping accounts locally and from selling luxury handbags, accessories, and shoes, they are now selling COVID-19 essentials such as thermoscans, face masks, face shields, and air purifiers.

5. CHEMWORLD PHILIPPINES

- We can all argue that alcohol is the top hygiene commodity this first half of 2020 and if you want to stock up on this essential and still can't find stocks in drugstores, supermarkets, and stores, you can order straight from Chemworld, one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of perfume and chemical raw materials in the Philippines.

6. PHILIPPINE MEDICAL SUPPLIES

- For a wide range of medical supplies aside from COVID-19 essentials, check out Philippine Medical Supplies; this is also a very useful online store for those who are in need of medical supplies regularly at home, but can't afford to travel or would rather not go out to source these items.

7. I-LAB

- For alcohol and cleaning essentials that you want to buy in large sizes, I-LAB should be your go- to. Visit I-LAB on Facebook for more information.

8. FACEMASKMNL

- Looking for face masks that are cool, trendy, and protects at the same time? Check out Facemaskmnl for their variety of K95 face masks.

9. LA TERCERA

- From being a bridal fashion boutique to producing COVID-19 gears. I learned about La Tercera through a friend when I was looking for face shields for me and my family and found this movable face shield that looks very sturdy, right for my needs, and admittedly, good- looking. I ordered some and they will arrive today and I will let you know through my Instagram stories if they are worth it!

P.S. PPE is not a fashion statement and there is a correct process of wearing and removing it. If you do not know how to properly wear and remove a PPE outfit, you risk yourself and your surroundings to contamination. Because of this, medical experts do not advise the public to use PPEs, unless you are working in a high risk environment such as hospitals. There is also a shortage of PPEs in places that need it the most such as hospitals and at the moment, they are struggling to fund their personnel with medical essentials such as this so when consumer demand increases, price will increase as well because of limited production  capacity and this will affect hospitals even more. Instead, I highly encourage everyone to donate PPEs to hospitals and clinics instead. 

Do you know any other reputable suppliers of COVID-19 gear and supplies? Share them in the comments section!