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Final decision still rests on IATF, MMC chair says (Eagle News) — Metro Manila mayors are eyeing another 15-day extension of the enhanced community quarantine in the National Capital Region. This is according to Paranaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez, who is also the chair of the Metro Manila Council, the policy-making body of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. The MMC is composed of the mayors of the cities and municipalities within NCR. In a television interview […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Friday, May 8: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, AirAsia, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific canceled their flights until May 15 in view of the extended enhanced community quarantine in select areas. The Philippines has so far confirmed over 10000 COVID19 cases.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Rizal, Batangas, and Laguna too. These conditions are being experienced in Gapan, Penaranda, Palayan, San Isidro in Nueva Ecija; San Miguel in Bulacan and Candaba in Pampanga. All other thunderstorm advisories are terminated. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against […]
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation on Thursday, May 7, warned the public against unscrupulous individuals who, through social media, offer their services to facilitate the application for or the renewal of driver’s licenses. A statement from Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante said these services “are not authorized by the agency and are therefore patently illegal.” In the first place, the LTO said it has temporarily suspended applications for and/or renewal of driver’s licenses, other permits, and registration […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Thursday, May 7: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. AirAsia, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific earlier cancelled their flights until May 15 following the extension of the enhanced community quarantine in select areas. The government also announced the suspension of select flights for one week in a bid to decongest quarantine facilities in Metro […]
(Eagle News) — Las Piñas on Wednesday, May 6, reported 11 recoveries, the city’s highest number of recoveries in a single day. The local government said of the 11, one each was from Barangay CAA, Manuyo Dos, Pamplona Uno, Talon Uno, Almanza Dos, Pamplona Dos, Talon Kwatro; and two each from Talon Dos and Talon Tres. The age range of those who recently recovered were from 7 to 69. All in all, there have been […]
(Eagle News) – The city government of Manila has issued show cause orders to 46 barangay officials over alleged irregularities in the distribution of relief assistance and allowances amid the COVID-19 crisis. In a statement, the Manila Public Information Office said that the show cause orders were issued by Acting Manila City Administrator Atty. Marlon Lacson. So far, 46 barangay officials have been served with show cause orders, according to Manila Barangay Bureau Director Romeo […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Wednesday, May 6: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes anytime. Earlier, the government said select flights were suspended for one week in a bid to decongest the COVID-19 quarantine facilities in Metro Manila. All arriving Overseas Filipino Workers are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine and rapid testing for COVID-19. […]
(Eagle News)–Commuters using rail transport may have to wait longer before boarding trains once public transportation resumes operations. This as the Department of Transportation announced it would implement a block system for managing the entry of passengers into the Light Rail Transit 1 and 2, Philippine National Railway and Metro Rail Transit 3 stations, platforms and trains which will operate in a reduced capacity in accordance with health protocols, and social distancing measures being enforced […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has instituted measures in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport as the country prepares for the “new normal” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines include the policy of wearing face masks for passengers when entering the airport facility and for airport workers, for whom the MIAA purchased 2,675 boxes of surgical face masks, and initiated the purchase of 4500 washable masks. According to MIAA, the mandatory body temperature check already […]
(Eagle News) — More than 4000 Filipino seafarers are expected to disembark from vessels quarantined off a Manila port by May 17, the Bureau of Immigration said on Tuesday, May 5. According to Commissioner Jaime Morente, the 4559 seafarers were working in 14 cruise ships coming from Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and Japan. The BI said that it expects eight other cruise ships and three maritime vessels to arrive within the week. He said the 14 […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport International Airport has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was as of Tuesday, May 5: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA announced the suspension of commercial flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport but later clarified the suspension was only for one week and covers inbound international flights. The national task force against COVID-19 said the suspension was aimed at decongesting the […]
