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LRT-2 operations to resume on Tuesday, April 23

(Eagle News)–Light Rail Transit-2 operations will resume on Tuesday, April 23. The Department of Transportation made the announcement in a Facebook post on Monday night, citing information from Light Rail Transit Authority administrator Rey Berroya. Operations of the LRT-2 had been  suspended on Monday afternoon after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake. The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council had  advised railway lines may resume operations after a structural inspection of the same and upon assurance of structural […]

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MRT-3 to resume operations on Tuesday, April 23

(Eagle News)–The Metro Rail Transit 3 will resume operations on Tuesday, April 23. The MRT-3 said this was after a “thorough assessment” yielded “no structural and systems issues.” Operations of the rail system, including those of the Light Rail Transit-2 and LRT 1   were suspended on Monday, April 22, in the aftermath of a 6.1-magnitude earthquake. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has lifted the number-coding scheme for all public utility vehicles on Tuesday, April 23, […]

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MMDA suspends number-coding scheme for PUVs on Tuesday, April 23

(Eagle News)–The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has suspended the number-coding scheme for public utility vehicles on Tuesday, April 23. This was in light of the suspension of operations of the Metro Rail Transit, the Light Rail Transit 1, and the LRT-2 following the 6.1- magnitude quake. The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 5:11 p m., was Castillejos. An Intensity V was reported in Quezon City, Manila, among others. At least five were reported […]

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Class suspensions on Tuesday, April 23

  (Eagle News)—Classes on Tuesday, April 23, were suspended following the  6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Pampanga, Zambales and was felt in several parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila Below is a list: University of Santo Tomas – all levels and office work Philippine Science High School Central Luzon Campus PUP National Capital Region – all classes and work are suspended, except security personnel and building inspectors University of Makati Adamson University – all levels and […]

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MIAA: NAIA runways safe for landing, take-off following 6.1-magnitude quake

(Eagle News)–It’s business as usual at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport following a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Zambales on Monday, April 22, and that was felt in parts of the country, airport authorities said. Manila International Airport Authority general manager Ed Monreal said the NAIA runways were “safe for landing and take-off.” “Terminal facilities are functioning with no reports of downtime,” he said.    

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In photos: DOJ employees, visitors leave building after earthquake was felt in premises

(Eagle News)–In these pictures taken by Eagle News reporter Moira Encina, Department of Justice employees are seen waiting outside the building after an earthquake was felt in the premises. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said a 5.7-magnitude quake hit Zambales at 5:11 p.m. An Intensity V was felt in San Felipe, Zambales and in Quezon City, PHIVOLCS said.

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UPDATED: 6.1-magnitude quake hits Zambales; intensity V reported in QC, Manila, other areas

(Eagle News)—A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Zambales on Monday, April 22, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in an updated advisory. The quake, which was of tectonic origin, hit 18 kilometers northeast of Castillejos at 5:11 p.m. The depth of focus of the quake was 12 kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity V -San Felipe, Zambales; Malolos and Obando, Bulacan; Quezon City; Lipa, Batangas; Manila City; Abucay, Bataan; Valenzuela City; Magalang, Pampanga Intensity […]

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NUPL: “Revelation” of “oust Duterte plot” merely “lays groundwork for more attacks vs independent media”

(Eagle News)–The National Union of People’s Lawyers on Monday, April 22, said the matrix story on a supposed plot to oust President Rodrigo Duterte merely “lays the ground for more attacks against independent media.” The NUPL, which was implicated in the supposed plot, issued the statement as it called the story written by The Manila Times chairman emeritus Dante Ang a “marvel of unethical and amateurish writing” that was “based on a single anonymous source […]

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Sotto: Reported ouster plot vs Duterte “will not fly”

(Eagle News)–For Senate President Tito Sotto, an ouster plot against President Rodrigo Duterte “will not fly.” “The cat is out of the bag.It does not have wings, therefore won’t fly,” Sotto said. Senator Koko Pimentel for his part urged the public to “trust our democratic processes.” He clarified he has, however, not heard of a plot to oust President Duterte. “In a democracy like ours, political leadership should be determined by the ballot,” he added. […]

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Vera Files describes as “downright false” allegations it was part of “oust Duterte plot”

(Eagle News)–Vera Files on Monday, April 22, dismissed as “downright false” allegations it was part of a supposed plot to oust President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement, Vera Files’ Ellen Tordesillas, who was named by a matrix that detailed the supposed plot as the “nexus and distributor” of materials against Duterte, also criticized the kind of intelligence information the President receives based on the matrix. ” What I find disturbing is, if this is the […]

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Rappler: Matrix report detailing supposed plot to oust Duterte “an example of how not to write an investigative report”

(Eagle News)—Rappler on Monday, April 22, dismissed as an “example of how not to write an investigative report” the matrix article that detailed a supposed plot to oust President Rodrigo Duterte. The matrix  article written by Manila Times chair emeritus Dante Ang which was published in the newspaper today. “The Manila Times under Dante Ang, appointed special envoy for international public relations by President Rodrigo Duterte, is the reason why journalism schools and newsrooms in […]

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Zarate, Colmenares dismiss as “absurd” allegations they were part of supposed oust Duterte plot

(Eagle News)–Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate and  chair Neri Colmenares has dismissed as “absurd” allegations linking them to a supposed plot to oust President Rodrigo Duterte. “The wild allegations linking me to a supposed plot involving Bikoy and members of the media is utterly false and ridiculous,” Colmenares said. According to Colmenares, he was so busy campaigning for the elections he did not even have time to watch the other two videos which featured “Bikoy.” […]

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