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(Eagle News)–Classes in some areas were cancelled on Thursday, Jan. 5, due to bad weather. Covered by the cancellation are the following: Legazpi City, Albay — All levels (Public and Private) Camarines Sur — All levels (Public and Private) Bay, Laguna — All levels (Public and Private) Cabuyao, Laguna — All levels (Public and Private) Mabitac, Laguna — All levels (Public and Private) Majayjay, Laguna — All levels (Public and Private) Paete, Laguna — All […]
(Eagle News)–Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos on Wednesday, Jan. 4, called on colonels and generals in the Philippine National Police to submit their courtesy resignation. Abalos made the call based on what he said was the PNP’s recommendation amid reports some of these high-ranking officials were involved in the illegal drug trade. He said upon submission of the courtesy resignation, a committee of five would review the profile of the police official who tendered the resignation. […]
(Eagle News) — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines on Tuesday, Jan. 3, said operations in the country’s provincial airports are back to normal following the power outage at its Air Traffic Management Center over the weekend. According to CAAP, “recovery flights from diverted and delayed flights” in the affected airports “have been successfully dispatched to their location and mounted by the airlines on case to case basis.” By the affected airports, the CAAP […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace has said a thorough probe of the shutdown of Philippine airspace over the weekend is being conducted by the appropriate agencies. Sunday’s glitch at the Air Traffic Management Center at 9:49 a.m. led to the cancelation, diversion, and delay of almost 300 flights. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said normal operations were restored at 7:45 p.m. CAAP Director General Manuel Tamayo had said the glitch ensued after one […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has canceled several flights scheduled for Monday, Jan. 2. According to MIAA, the following are covered by the cancellation: CEBU PACIFIC (5J) International 5J 845 Manila-Dubai 5J 760 Jakarta-Manila 5J 502 Kula Lumpur-Manila 5J 804 Singapore-Manila Domestic 5J 504 Manila-Tuguegarao 5J 891 Manila-Caticlan 5J 625 Manila-Puerto Princesa 5J 6055 Caticlan-Manila 5J 447 Manila-Iloilo 5J 381 Manila-Cagayan de Oro 5J 473 Manila-Bacolod 5J 963 Manila-Davao 5J 785 Manila-Butuan […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos urged Filipinos to “embody the true meaning of solidarity,” as the country ushers in the new year. In his New Year message, the President also expressed hope “that we will draw strength and inspiration from what truly binds us together—our genuine love for our fellow Filipinos and our country” as “we reflect on the events that transpired in the previous year.” “This is the essence of our call for unity and […]
(Eagle News)–The Office of the Press Secretary has two new officials. The oath of office of Cherbett Karen L. Maralit as undersecretary and Francisco P. Rodriguez III as assistant secretary was administered by President Bongbong Marcos. According to the OPS, the oath of office took place on Saturday, December 31. Maralit was the chief of staff to former Senate Minority Leader Enrile Senate and of Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda. Rodriguez, meanwhile, was a head […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Health on Friday, December 30, said it had directed the Bureau of Quarantine to intensify quarantine protocols. The DOH said such protocols include “heightened surveillance on all respiratory symptoms in all travelers and conveyances coming from China.” According to the DOH, meanwhile, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases will discuss the “guidelines on how to deal with the COVID-19 resurgence in China, including our border control […]
(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos on Friday, Dec. 30, called on Filipinos to continue to embody the patriotism and perseverance of national hero Jose RIzal as the country commemorated his 126th death anniversary. In his message during a flag-raising ceremony at Rizal Park, the President also expressed hope Rizal’s determination to achieve real change will empower Filipinos today to become vigilant of ills that beset society. He acknowledged Rizal’s role in effecting change by […]
(Eagle News) — Reported deaths due to the heavy rains and floods in Visayas and Mindanao over the weekend have risen to 32, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. According to the NDRRMC, of these, 18 were reported in Northern Mindanao, six in Bicol, four in Zamboanga, three in Eastern Visayas, and one in Caraga. Twenty-four people, the NDRRMC said, have been reported missing. Of these, 11 each were reported in Bicol […]
(Eagle News) –Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country on Thursday, Dec. 29. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, MIMAROPA, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Eastern and Western Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the low pressure area (LPA) estimated 100 km southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. PAGASA said flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are […]
(Eagle News) — Richard Bachmann is the new Philippine Sports Commission chair. Bachmann, a former Alaska Aces team governor, will replace Noli Eala, who served at the helm of the commission for over three months. The Palace has so far not given details about why Eala was replaced. Bachmann will be joined by Edward Hayco and Olivia Coo in the PSC board. Bachmann is currently a commissioner of the UAAP and chair of PBA 3×3.
