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(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, July 3, expressed hope the National Bureau of Investigation would “find the truth for us” in the shooting of four soldiers by several policemen in Jolo. The President, who had flown to Zamboanga to meet with Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police officials to discuss the incident that left the four soldiers dead on Monday, made the statement as he appealed to soldiers for calm. “Kung […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational flights for Saturday, July 4: MIAA said all flight schedules may be subject to changes. Passengers were advised to confirm their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled. MIAA said this was because only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flight operations are allowed provided there is approval from the local government. International […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the anti-terrorism bill into law. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the confirmation in a statement on Friday, July 3. According to Roque, the President signed Republic Act No. 11479, which effectively replaces the Human Security Act of 2007, after taking the time to study it together with his legal team, and “weighing the concerns of different stakeholders.” Prior to its passage, some sectors including activists already denounced the bill, […]
(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the Philippine National Police has breached the 800 mark. According to the PNP, the 801 confirmed COVID-19 cases was as of July 2, 6 p.m. Over 300, or 386, have recovered, while nine have died. PNP Chief Archie Gamboa has condoled with the kin of at least three Cebu policemen who died due to COVID-19. So far, Cebu City is the only city that […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Customs on Friday, July 3, said it seized over P93 million worth of smuggled cigarettes at the Port of Subic. The bureau said the shipment–composed of three 40-foot containers–were declared as LED lights. The 3100 cigarette cases estimated at P93,090,000 were discovered after an X-ray and a physical examination of the containers. District collector Maritess Martin has issued a warrant of seizure and detention, while the consignee is subject […]
(Eagle News) — The Metro Rail Transit-3 will deploy 90 bus units under the MRT-3 Bus Augmentation Program to accommodate passengers affected by the weekend suspension of operations. The MRT-3 had said the suspension of train operations on July 4-5, August 8-9, August 21-23 and September 12-13 was to pave the way for the fast-tracking of rail replacement work, which is scheduled to be finished by September “Rail replacement works to be done during the […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, July 3: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA urged passengers to get a confirmation of their flights on the day they are scheduled, as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed, but only if there is approval from the concerned local government unit. International travel […]
(Eagle News)–Over 300 displaced Overseas Filipino Workers were recently repatriated from Kuwait. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the 314 OFWs were brought home through a chartered Kuwait Airways flight on June 28 arranged by the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait. “The Philippine Embassy stands ready to assist our kababayan in Kuwait who wish to be repatriated and reunited with their loved ones back home, despite the travel restrictions both in Kuwait and […]
(Eagle News)–The executive branch will call for a special session of Congress for the passage of the Bayanihan law 2. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a radio interview based on his conversation with Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez “halos nagkasundo na o halos plantsado na yung Bayanihan 2 at magpapatawag na nga po ng special session.” Congress adjourned without passing the Bayanihan to Recover act, which aims to primarily extend the Bayanihan law passed in […]
(Eagle News)– The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has released its guidelines for the operation of traditional public utility jeepneys during the general community quarantine in Metro Manila. The LTFRB said based on Memorandum Circular (MC) 2020-026, traditional PUJs with the following routes can ply their existing routes with no special permit necessary starting today: T102 Camarin – Novaliches T103 Karuhatan – Ugong T104 Malabon – Monumento via Letre T105 Malabon (TP) – Navotas […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Thursday, July 2: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA said travelers should confirm their flights first on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flight operations are allowed provided there is approval from the local government […]
(Eagle News)–The Metro Rail Transit-3 on Thursday, July 2, said it will operate at further reduced capacity starting next week after an additional 67 Sumitomo depot personnel tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, the MRT-3 said the additional 67 cases bring the total number of COVID-19 cases to 92, with 89 personnel from Sumitomo, the MRT-3 maintenance provider. Last Monday, 25 personnel tested positive for the virus, prompting the testing of all MRT-3 and […]
