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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Carmina's Experience in RT-PCR Test

On March 18 we found out one of our employee was asymptomatic covid-19 he had his RT-PCR Test done the same day found out he was positive. The employee was sent to the facility where in the Philippines you need to stay.

Those who we're in contact with him during the time of his delivery from work was tested their results came out negative.

We had placed those two people under quarantine for two weeks.

Our life began to change rapidly making changes around our home and environment placing all in danger.

I can now relate to those who have experience the life living this way for someone who only work from home was able to experience something drastic.

In our household everyone is wearing a facial mask and face shields our regular routine in our home. We do the social distancing even when we're eating our meals you never know who are the ones who don’t obey.

March 23rd I had volunteered myself to have my RT-PCR Test done. My reason I wanted to be safe and make sure when I visit my mom. I will not be transferring anything to her.

Out of those people who we're so paranoid having their RT-PCR Test done I had volunteered myself feeling brave.

You will be filling up an application letting whether you had been tested for the PT-PCR Test.

If you have any symptoms and explaining why you want to have it from base on my experience it is nothing what I keep hearing that it is painful. I had two ways done today one oral on the mouth where they stick a long cotton swab in your deep of your mouth to reach to the end. I had gag on it but it was a normal reaction.

It just reminded me when you see a dentist when they ask you to open your mouth wide.

Second was placing a long item in each nostrils to me it felt something passing through not painful what I have heard from other people.

The man even told me it was done I was surprised because what you hear from people it may reflect to others making them not wanting to do the RT-PCR Test.

Therefore those who have never experience having a RT-PCR Test try it out.

My results came out and I am negative just a best way to feel something great for you.



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