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LTFRB releases guidelines for traditional PUJs plying NCR roads during GCQ starting today

(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 […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, July 2

(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 […]

Interim ops of Edsa Busway start today

(Eagle News)–The interim operations of the Edsa Busway start today, July 1. The Department of Transportation said buses from Monumento to Quezon Avenue will be using the following bus stops located on the curbside for the meantime to pick up and/or unload passengers: Bagong Barrio LRT Balintawak Kaingin Road LRT Muñoz Station MRT North Avenue Station (Southbound-Loading only, Northbound-Unloading Only) MRT Quezon Avenue Station (Southbound-Loading only, Northbound-Unloading Only) According to the DOTr, buses will “shift […]

LTO: No applications for student permits to be accepted from July 1 to Aug. 2 in preparation for new system

(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Office will not accept applications for student permits starting Wednesday, July 1, to Aug. 2. The LTO said the suspension was in preparation for the implementation of the new requirement for student permits to be processed starting Aug. 3: driving course completion certificates issued by the LTO-accredited driving school, its authorized driving school instructors / administrators, and by the LTO-Driver Education Centers (DECs) in LTO offices that are “electronically […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, July 1

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Wednesday, July 1: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. Travelers were advised to confirm their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flight operations are allowed for as long as there is […]

Office of Solicitor General on lockdown

(Eagle News) — The Office of the Solicitor General was placed on lockdown on Tuesday, June 30, after one of its employees tested positive in a rapid test for COVID-19. The OSG said in a statement the employee would undergo a confirmatory test. “As a precautionary measure, and while awaiting the results of the confirmatory tests, no one, except personnel from the FMS (Financial Management Service) and the sanitation and disinfection team, will be allowed […]

US embassy in PHL cancels all immigrant, non-immigrant visa interviews scheduled through July 31

(Eagle News) — The United States embassy in the Philippines has canceled all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa interviews scheduled through July 31. In a statement on Tuesday, June 30, the US embassy said this was “in response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic,” noting that  the  US Department of State has suspended routine visa services at all US embassies and consulates around the world. “As resources allow,” the embassy said US embassies and […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, June 30

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Tuesday, June 30: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. All travelers were advised to confirm their flights 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 now allowed provided there is approval from the […]

LTFRB main office closed for disinfection

(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board main office was temporarily closed today, Monday, June 29. In a statement, the LTFRB said this was to pave the way for a disinfection of the area, after one of the 313 employees who underwent rapid testing tested positive. This is the second time the agency conducted a rapid testing of its employees since the National Capital Region was placed under an enhanced community quarantine […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Monday, June 29

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Monday, June 29: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA advised passengers to confirm their flights 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 unit concerned. […]

LTFRB: 980 UV Express units to ply 47 routes in M. Manila, adjacent provinces starting Monday, June 29

(Eagle News)–Starting Monday, June 29, 980 UV Express units will be allowed to ply 47 routes in Metro Manila and adjacent provinces. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said these units don’t need to apply for special permits. Additional jeepneys may also be deployed  depending on passenger demand. Below is the list of approved UV Express routes: 1. Meycauayan – Central Integrated Terminal (QC) 2. Obando – MRT North Ave., QC 3. Sto. Niño […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, June 28

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Sunday, June 28: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. Passengers were advised to confirm their flights on the day as only those with confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flight operations are allowed for as long as there is approval by the local government unit concerned. International travel […]