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NAIATFAT, IACAT offices in NAIA terminals 1, 2 and 3 on lockdown after four test positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — The offices of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) and of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Task Force Against Trafficking (NAIATFAT) in terminals 1, 2 and 3 of NAIA are on a 14-day lockdown. Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, IACAT undersecretary-in-charge, said in Office Order No. 0524 said the lockdown, which started on Wednesday, July 8, and ends on July 22, was in view of the confirmation four NAIATFAT personnel tested positive for COVID-19 based […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, July 9

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, July 9: MIAA said flight schedules are subject to changes. Passengers were advised to confirm their flights on the day they are scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flight operations are allowed provided there is approval from the local government. The government early this week allowed non-essential foreign travel […]

LRTA says LRT-2 stations using vending machines to sell tickets

(Eagle News) — Light Rail Transit-2 passengers can get their tickets from vending machines instead, as ticket sellers have been stopped from selling the same. Light Rail Transit Authority spokesperson Hernando Cabrera made the statement after the Metro Rail Transit-3 reported hundreds of its personnel were infected by COVID-19. The MRT-3 suspended its operations temporarily to pave the way for a testing of its personnel and a disinfection of its facilities, including the trains. According […]

MRT-3 employees with COVID-19 reach 202

(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the Metro Rail Transit-3 has reached 202. An update from the Department of Transportation said of the 202, 181 were depot personnel, 15 ticket sellers, three  train drivers, two  control center personnel, and one a nurse. Of the ticket sellers, the DOTr said  eight were assigned at the North Avenue Station, three at the Araneta Center-Cubao Station, two at the GMA-Kamuning Station and one […]

PNP: Nine cops in Jolo shooting incident under restrictive custody in Camp Crame

(Eagle News) — The nine policemen allegedly involved in the deaths of four soldiers in Jolo on June 29 are now under restrictive custody in Camp Crame. In a statement, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said this was to ensure Police Senior Master Sergeant Abdelzhimar Padjiri; Police Master Sergeant Hanie Baddiri; Police Staff Sergeant Iskandar  Susulan;  Police Staff Sergeant Ernisar Sappal; Police Corporal Sulki Andaki; Patrolman Moh. Nur  Pasani; Police Staff Sergeant Almudzrin  Hadjaruddin; […]

QC Mayor Belmonte tests positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has tested positive for COVID-19. Belmonte herself made the announcement on the city government’s official Facebook page on Wednesday, July 8. “Sa ngayon, maayos po ang aking kalagayan at wala po akong nararamdamang anumang sintomas,” she said. She said she was strictly following all Department of Health quarantine protocols. The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit has also initiated contact tracing procedures. Belmonte said her office and city hall […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, July 8

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational flights for Wednesday, July 8: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. Travelers were advised to confirm their flights on the day they are scheduled as only those who have the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flight operations are allowed provided there is approval from the local government unit. On Tuesday, the government allowed non-essential outbound […]

DOE compound on “full lockdown” starting tomorrow, July 8, after three employees test positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — The Department of Energy compound will be on full lockdown starting tomorrow, July 8, after three of its employees tested positive for COVID-19. In an advisory, the DOE said the lockdown, which will end on Friday, July 10, covers the main building, the annex, gymnasium, the DOE motorpool and the multipurpose building. The DOE offices located at the Philippine National Oil Corporation building, on the other hand, will be operating with a […]

MRT-3 identifies stations, work shift of ticket sellers who tested positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — The Metro Rail Transit-3 on Tuesday, July 7, identified the work shift of the ticket sellers who tested positive for COVID-19, and the stations where they were deployed. According to the MRT-3, as of July 6, the 16 ticket sellers were deployed at North Avenue, GMA Kamuning, Cubao and Quezon Ave. stations. The following were their work shifts per station: North Ave: from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from 4:30 a.m. […]

Prosecutor gunned down in Manila

(Eagle News)–A prosecutor was gunned down in Manila on Tuesday, July 7, an attack condemned by the Department of Justice. Authorities identified the victim as Jovencio Senados, 62. The police said he was attacked while on board his vehicle on Quirino Highway corner Anakbayan in Barangay 686. The suspects’ vehicle, a   black SUV, was last seen on its way to Roxas Boulevard, on Quirino Ave. The motive of the killing has yet to be determined. […]

DOTr: MRT-3 employees who tested positive for COVID-19 reach 198

(Eagle News)–The number of Metro Rail Transit-3 personnel who tested positive for COVID-19 has reached 198, the Department of Transportation said. According to the DOTr, of the number, 177 are depot personnel while 15 are ticket sellers, three train drivers, two control center personnel, and one a nurse. Of the ticket sellers, eight were stationed at the  North Ave. station, three at the  Cubao station, two at the  GMA-Kamuning station, one at the  Quezon Ave. […]

MMDA suspends work on Thursday, Friday after four personnel test positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Work at the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will be suspended on Thursday and Friday. The MMDA said personnel will also be allowed to go home at 2 p.m. on Wednesday to pave the way for a “complete sanitation and disinfection of all its offices and adjacent premises” until Sunday. The MMDA made the announcement–which chair Danilo Lim said was approved by the MMDA COVID-19 committee— after four of its personnel tested positive for the […]