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NBI to also look into reports of hoarding of oxygen tanks, other medical supplies amid Delta variant threat

(Eagle News) — The National Bureau of Investigation will also look into reports of hoarding of oxygen tanks and medical supplies amid the continuing threat of the Delta variant. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra ordered NBI officer-in-charge Eric Distor to look into the reports made by Cebu officials as the country continues to make preparations to curb the transmission of the highly contagious COVID-19 variant. Earlier, the Department of Health confirmed the local transmission of the […]

Palace: 4 million more vaccine doses for Metro Manila this ECQ to achieve “population protection”

Roque says PHL gov’t to take advantage of ECQ in NCR to vaccinate more people   (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the allocation of four million additional COVID-19 vaccine doses to be given to Metro Manila this two-week Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period which starts on Friday, Aug. 6. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the Philippine government would take advantage of the ECQ to vaccinate more people in the National Capital […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Aug. 5

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Aug. 5: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to coordinate with their airlines first and secure confirmation of their flights before traveling to the airport. The travel ban on India and nine other countries has been extended. Metro Manila will revert to an enhanced community quarantine starting Aug. 6 after the Department […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, Aug. 4

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, Aug. 4: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights prior to their travel as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. The travel ban on India and nine other countries was extended following the Department of Health’s confirmation of the local transmission […]

DILG: Metro Manila mayors agreed to re-implement use of quarantine pass starting Aug. 6

(Eagle News) — Metro Manila mayors have agreed to re-implement the use of the quarantine pass in the metropolis starting Aug. 6. This is according to Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya, who spoke in a Laging Handa briefing. “They decided to implement the quarantine pass para mas maging maayos ang galaw ng ating mga kababayan na kailangan bumili ng pagkain at gamot,” he said. Earlier, the Palace announced Metro Manila would revert to the stricter enhanced […]

PNP reports 130 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — Over 100 more COVID-19 cases have been reported among police personnel. Recent Philippine National Police data showed the additional 130 COVID-19 cases pushed the total COVID-19 cases among PNP personnel to 30639. Of these, 1273 were active. PNP COVID-19 recoveries rose to 29282, including the additional 67 recoveries. No additional deaths were reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 84. The inoculation of police personnel is still ongoing. PNP […]

QC gov’t places 25 areas under “special concern lockdown”

(Eagle News) — The Quezon City government has placed 25 areas under a “special concern lockdown” amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in those areas. According to the local government, the following areas are under a 14-day lockdown: part of Quirino Highway, Barangay Gulod part of ROTC Hunters, Cluster 7, Barangay Tatalon part of G. Araneta Avenue, Barangay Santol part of Luke Street, Hobart Subdivision 2, Barangay Kaligayahan part of GKHSIA, Upper Banlat, Barangay Tandang […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Aug. 2

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Aug. 2: Flight schedules may change at any given time. As such, MIAA advised passengers to coordinate with their airlines first and secure confirmation of their flights prior to the date of travel. The Philippines has extended the travel ban on India and nine other countries amid the threat of the Delta variant. The Department of Health […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Aug. 1

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Aug. 1: Flight schedules may change at any given time. According to MIAA, passengers should confirm their flights prior to their date of travel as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. The Philippines has extended the travel ban on India and nine other countries. Metro Manila is also under a general […]

Authorities foil attempt to export P5.2 million worth of shabu in 3 separate packages

(Eagle News) — Authorities foiled an attempt to export P5.2 million worth of shabu in three separate packages, the Bureau of Customs said. The bureau said the suspicious content was found during a routine Customs X-ray by Ninoy Aquino International Airport personnel. A physical examination  yielded the 763 grams of illegal drugs concealed in a birdhouse, shuttlecock casing, and figure trimmer twister twist. The shipments were supposed to be exported to Bahrain, United Kingdom and […]

PNP reports 106 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — Over 100 more police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said the 106 additional cases pushed the total to 30434. Of these, 1,144 were active. Forty-nine more recoveries also pushed the recovery total to 29206. The PNP COVID-19 death toll is now at 84, with the additional two more deaths. COVID-19 vaccination of PNP personnel is ongoing. President Rodrigo Duterte has said the police and the military should […]

DFA consular offices, temporary off-site passport service facilities in NCR closed from Aug. 6 to 20

DFA-ASEANA applicants with confirmed appointments to be entertained in Parañaque (Eagle News) — All Department of Foreign Affairs consular offices and Temporary Off-Site Passport Services (TOPS) in the National Capital Region will be closed from August 6 to 20 during the re-imposed enhanced community quarantine. Applicants with appointments for apostille and authentication services at consular offices in NCR, particularly in Ali Mall Cubao, SM Manila, SM Megamall, and Metro Gaisano Alabang, from August 6 to […]