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MRT-3 operations suspended this weekend for maintenance

(Eagle News)–Metro Rail Transit-3 operations are suspended today, Nov. 14. The Department of Transportation said the scheduled temporary shutdown until Sunday, Nov. 15, was to give way to a bushing replacement at the depot and some turnout activity at the Taft Avenue station. The MRT-3 said this was part of the MRT-3 massive rehabilitation and maintenance being conducted by maintenance provider Sumitomo-Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The MRT-3 said part of the bushing  replacement of the 34.5-kilovolt […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Nov. 14

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Nov. 14: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA advised passengers to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. The government has eased some travel restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with domestic flights allowed but subject […]

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Cloudy skies, rains expected in PHL today

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Batanes will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the tail-end of a cold front. Flash floods or landslides during moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of Cagayan Valley will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, on the […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 404,713; 506 more recover

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 404,000 mark on Friday, Nov. 13, after the Department of Health reported 1902 additional cases. The DOH said of the 404,713 total COVID-19 cases, 8.4 percent or 34058 were active. Of these, 83.9 percent were mild, 9.4 percent asymptomatic, 4.3 percent critical, 2.3 percent severe, and 0.12 percent moderate. Over 900, or 916, additional COVID-19 cases were confirmed only today. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases […]

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Heavy rainfall advisory raised over N. Luzon due to tail-end of a cold front

(Eagle News)–A heavy rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon due to the tail-end of a cold front. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a yellow warning level has been raised over Babuyan Island, Camiguin Island, and Cagayan (Gonzaga, Santa Ana). This means flooding and landslides are still possible. Light to moderate rains, on the other hand, are being experienced over Cagayan (Amulung), and Isabela (Divilacan). PAGASA said these […]

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DepEd wants connectivity allowance for teachers, senior high school students

(Eagle News)–The Department of Education is pushing for a connectivity allowance for public school teachers and senior high school students for the first months of the year 2021. In a statement, the department said Education Secretary Leonor Briones has requested  the  Department of Budget and Management for P4 billion in funds for the implementation of the  Digital Education, Information Technology and Digital Infrastructure and Alternative Learning Modalities. Under the initiative, each of the 900,000 public […]

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Guevarra orders NBI to probe killing of Manila judge

(Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered a probe into the killing of a Manila judge in her own office on Wednesday, Nov. 11. “Though Judge (Maria Teresa) Abadilla’s death appears to have arisen from an internal issue with her clerk of court, I have nonetheless directed the (National Bureau of Investigation) to conduct a parallel probe, considering that the incident has implications on the personal security of our judges and justices,” Guevarra […]

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“Ulysses” exits PAR

(Eagle News)–“Ulysses” is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ulysses” was now heading generally west or west-northwest towards the central portion of Vietnam, and has re-intensified into a typhoon. It is likely to maintain its strength in the next 12 hours, then gradually weaken again  due to the surge of the northeast monsoon. No tropical cyclone wind signal is in effect but “Ulysses” and the […]

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MRT-3, LRT-1 and 2, PNR operations resume today, Nov. 13

(Eagle News)–Railway operations resume today, Nov. 13, the Department of Transportation said. The DOTr said the resumption of  the Metro Rail Transit-3, the Light Rail Transit 1 and 2, and the Philippine National Railways operations was after all of them completed and passed system checks. The checks were conducted following a  suspension of railway operations on Thursday, Nov. 12, due to the strong winds and heavy rains brought by Typhoon “Ulysses.” “Limited power and strong […]

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3 more Filipinos abroad recover from COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Three more Filipinos abroad have recovered from COVID-19. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the additional recoveries, the recovery total rose to 7461. An additional COVID-19 case pushed the total to 11511. The death toll remains at 828, with no additional death reported. The Middle East and Africa remain the regions with the most COVID-19 cases, recoveries and deaths, at 7518, 4648, and 543, respectively. The Americas has the least cases, with 829, […]

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Office of Consular Affairs in Aseana, Parañaque closed today

Consular offices in select areas also temporarily closed (Eagle News)–The Office of Consular Affairs in Aseana, Parañaque City remains closed today, Nov. 13. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the following consular offices are closed as well: – Region II – Region III – Region IV (CALABARZON, MIMAROPA) – Region V – Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR), and – National Capital Region The department said the temporary closure was due to the inclement weather brought by […]

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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Nov. 13

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Nov. 13: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. All passengers were advised to confirm their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. Domestic flight travellers should comply with the requirements of the local government unit that has jurisdiction over the area of […]

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