diff --git a/src/Controller/APIController.php b/src/Controller/APIController.php
index e2e60b22..02982abd 100644
--- a/src/Controller/APIController.php
+++ b/src/Controller/APIController.php
@@ -2288,6 +2288,13 @@ class APIController extends Controller implements LoggedController
         ];
         $res->setData($data);
 
+        // check if is_covered is false. If so, we need to set the error part in the response
+        if (!$is_covered)
+        {
+            $res->setError(true)
+                ->setErrorMessage('Oops! Our service is limited to some areas in Metro Manila, Laguna, and Baguio only. We will update you as soon as we are able to cover your area');
+        }
+
         return $res->getReturnResponse();
     }