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(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, Nov. 3: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA said travelers should get a confirmation of their flights, noting that only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. On Monday, flight operations resumed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after operations were suspended for a day due to “Rolly.”
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Nov. 2, designated Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. as the sole negotiator for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines in the country. In assigning the role to Galvez, who is also the country’s COVID-19 national action plan chief implementer, the President noted he had “good faith” in Galvez that he would “really come up with the solutions to the problem.” “Ang pagbili ng bakuna, negotiate, manufacture, production o distribution is binigay […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 385,000 mark on Monday, Nov. 2, after the Department of Health reported 2298 additional cases. The DOH said of the 385400 total cases, 29301 cases or 7.6 percent were active. Of these, 82.5 percent were mild, 9.6 percent asymptomatic, 5 percent critical, and 2.8 percent severe. Of the 2298 additional cases, 1057 tested positive today. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Benguet with […]
Palace says President to conduct aerial inspection of Calabarzon, Bicolandia (Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will visit the areas hit by Super Typhoon “Rolly” on Monday, Nov. 2. Senator Bong Go said the President would visit the hardest-hit areas in Legazpi and Albay, among other areas. He said afterwards, the President would have a meeting with his Cabinet. “Pinatawag niya lahat ng ahensya ng gobyerno para tumulong ito sa recovery efforts ng gobyerno,” Go said. Presidential […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Siony” has maintained its strength as it accelerated west-northwest over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Siony” was estimated 620 km east of Aparri, Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is moving west northwest at 40 kph, and is likely to remain within the tropical storm category within the next 36 to […]
(Eagle News)–More traditional public utility jeepneys are allowed to ply Metro Manila streets starting today, Nov. 2. The LTFRB said the 3936 additional PUJs are allowed to operate at the same time 35 more routes are opened. According to Memorandum Circular No. 2020-068, these are: T177 Amparo – Novaliches T178 Bagong Barrio – G De Jesus/EDSA T179 Bagong Silang – SM Fairview T180 Bagong Silang – SM Fairview via Zabarte Rd T266 Afp/Pnp(Taguig) – Guadalupe […]
(Eagle News)–There were no new COVID-19 recoveries, cases or deaths reported among overseas Filipinos. The Department of Foreign Affairs said total COVID-19 recoveries were therefore retained at 7279. Total COVID-19 cases remain at 11244, while the death toll remains at 817. The DFA said the Middle East and Africa remain the regions with the most COVID-19 cases, recoveries and deaths, at 7380, 4542, and 532. The Americas had the least cases but the least recoveries, […]
Volcanic quake, sulfur dioxide emission also monitored (Eagle News)–Seven rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were a volcanic earthquake and sulfur dioxide emission. PHIVOLCS said the sulfur dioxide emission was at a below baseline average of 436 tons per day on Oct. 29. “Overall, the Mayon edifice is still inflated with respect to […]
(Eagle News)–The Metro Rail Transit-3 resumed operations on Monday, Nov. 2. This was a day after the MRT-3 cancelled operations due to “Rolly,” which prompted the lifting of as high as Signal No. 4 over Metro Manila on Sunday, Nov. 1. The MRT-3 had also suspended its scheduled maintenance shutdown for the weekend to ensure the safety of workers. In an advisory, the MRT-3 reminded passengers to take care during their travel, with Signal No. […]
(Eagle News)–The Naga airport sustained heavy damage as a result of “Rolly,” the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines reported. According to CAAP, seriously damaged were the Passenger Terminal Building, fire station building, administration building, and the vehicular parking area. CAAP said most of the damage was in the form of dismantled ceilings, blown away roofing, and dismantled window panels. The airport temporarily stopped operations since October 31 at 12:35 p.m. The Legazpi airport passenger […]
Over 2000 more UV Express units allowed to ply streets (Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has opened 20 more routes for 2428 more UV Express units in Metro Manila. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said according to Memorandum Circular No. 2020-060, the following routes are now open: N38 Karuhatan – North Road Rail Station Terminal (NRRS) (Trinoma) N39 Karuhatan-SM North EDSA/Trinoma N40 Robinson’s, Novaliches – Vito Cruz N41 Robinson’s Place, […]
(Eagle News)– “Rolly” is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Nov. 2, as it continues to weaken over the West Philippine Sea, according to the country’s weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the northwestern portion of Occidental Mindoro (Paluan, Mamburao, Abra de Ilog) including Lubang Island, the western portion of Batangas (Tingloy, Mabini, Bauan, San Luis, Taal, Agoncillo, San Nicolas, Santa Teresita, Talisay, Laurel, […]
