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Charges to be filed vs individuals behind claims, PNP chief Gamboa says (Eagle News)–Over 1000 claims from the Philippine National Pension fund have been found to be fraudulent, the PNP reported on Monday, June 1. PNP chief Archie Gamboa said cases will be filed against the individuals behind the 1027 claims, which came to light after he ordered a nationwide accounting of PNP pensioners that started in February. Gamboa issued the order to 18 regional […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Tuesday, June 2: Several airlines have announced the resumption of their domestic flights following Metro Manila’s shift to a general community quarantine. The Civil Aviation Board on Sunday, however, said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has yet to approve the proposed air routes. The Bureau of Immigration has said […]
(Eagle News)–The government has recently repatriated over 100 Filipinos from Japan, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Monday, June 1. In a statement, the DFA said the 160 Filipinos had been stranded for weeks due to “pandemic related multiple flight cancellations, limited airline seat availability, or prohibitive airfare rebooking costs.” The DFA said the Filipinos departed from Narita International Airport via a chartered flight mounted by the DFA, through the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo […]
(Eagle News) — There was no major untoward incident on the first day of Metro Manila’s general community quarantine, the Philippine National Police said. In a press statement on Monday, June 1, PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac said this was “except for reports of stranded commuters due to inadequate public transportation..” By and large, he said the situation was also peaceful and orderly in modified enhanced community quarantine areas. On Monday, Metro Manila […]
(Eagle News) – The Quezon City government will launch a new system to allow for the online submission of applications for building permits and business licenses, the local government announced on Sunday, May 31. This is to limit face to face interactions between citizens and city hall employees, in compliance with social distancing protocols. Margarita Santos, head of the city’s Business Permit and Licensing Division (BPLD), said that they are implementing a strict policy against […]
(Eagle News) – Videoconferencing hearings will continue in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ), the Supreme Court (SC). In an announcement on Sunday, May 31, SC Court Administrator Midas Marquez cited the initial success of the videoconferencing hearings held in various authorized courts nationwide. More than 7,000 videoconferencing hearings were done in a month, and more than 22,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) were released during the lockdown period. “There have been already three convictions […]
(Eagle News) — The Senate on Monday, June 1, approved on third and final reading a measure that seeks to give President Rodrigo Duterte the authority to reschedule the opening of classes to any date beyond August. Senate Bill No. 1541, which consolidates the proposals filed by Senators Joel Villanueva, Francis Tolentino, and Senate President Tito Sotto, seeks to amend Section 3 of Republic Act 7797 which specifically states that the start of the school […]
Spike in cases due to accumulated late reports, says DFA (Eagle News) – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 2,300 new confirmed COVID-19 cases involving overseas Filipinos, with the total number of confirmed cases rising sharply to 5,184 as of Sunday, May 31. The latest infographics released by the department showed more than 2,300 new confirmed cases, corresponding to an 80% increase from the figures released the previous day. “The spike covers some late […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard has a new commandant. This was after President Rodrigo Duterte officially appointed Vice Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr. to the post left vacated by Admiral Joel Garcia, who retired on Monday, June 1. Ursabia is the 27th PCG commandant. His appointment is effective today. Earlier, the PCG said it had recommended three senior flag officers to Transportation Secretary Art Tugade, who would make the recommendation for the next PCG […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration on Monday, June 1, announced an online appointment system for those who wish to conduct transactions at the main office in Intramuros, Manila. In a statement, Immigration commissioner Jaime Morente said with the new procedure in place as part of the new normal, “henceforth, only clients with appointment code will be served during the specified date and time of their appointment.” He said clients will also have to […]
Trains to run at 40 kph instead of the usual 30 kph (Eagle News) – Nineteen MRT-3 trains with faster operating speeds are will be used starting today, June 1, as Metro Manila eases into general community quarantine (GCQ). “Ang gagamitin na tren sa Lunes ay hindi na 14 o 15. Ang gagamitin ay 19 na tren. Sa ganitong pamamaraan, madadagdagan ang biyahe at madadagdagan ang mga mananakay bagamat limited capacity,” Department of Transportation […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is in Davao and will address the country on Thursday, June 4, instead. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the President is checking on Mindanao, and will attend official functions in Davao. He said these functions include the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases meeting scheduled regularly, and the President’s weekly address to the nation. “Pupunta po ang ilang myembro ng IATF sa Davao para doon […]
