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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Monday, April 27

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for today, April 27: Passengers were nonetheless advised to check airline websites or social media accounts as flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA earlier said all flights are now concentrated in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in a bid to reduce the risk of exposure of airport workers to the COVID-19 virus. […]

PAL cancels domestic, international flights until May 15

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Airlines has canceled  its flights until May 15. In an advisory, PAL said the cancelation that applies to both domestic and international flights was in light of  the extension of the enhanced community quarantine in selected areas to May 15. “We intend to resume flying by May 16, 2020, if allowed by government authorities, global public health conditions and the travel environment,” PAL said. PAL said it would  announce the list of […]

No collection of toll fees at C5 flyover crossing SLEx

(Eagle News)–There will be no collection of toll fees at the C5 flyover crossing the South Luzon Expressway. The Department of Transportation said according to the Toll Regulatory Board, the no-collection policy started on Friday, April 24, following the expiration of Cavitex’s provisional authority to collect. The DOTr said Cavitex Infra Corp.  and  the Philippine Reclamation Authority  filed a motion for extension of authority on April 23, but this is still “ongoing processing and resolution.” […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, April 26

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Sunday, April 26: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA said all flights are now concentrated in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in a bid to reduce the risk of exposure of airport workers to the COVID-19 virus. The Bureau of Immigration said all travel restrictions imposed for the duration of the […]

AirAsia cancels all flights until May 15

(Eagle News)–AirAsia has cancelled all its flights until May 15. The budget airline said the cancellation, which applies to both domestic and International flights, comes following the directive of the Philippine government to extend the enhanced community quarantine in some areas, including in Metro Manila. AirAsia said all affected guests will be notified  via email or SMS, and “strongly encourages” guests to update their contact details using the “My Bookings” feature on airasia.com to ensure […]

Las Piñas COVID-19 cases reach 127

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas has risen to 127. The local government said Talon Dos still has the most cases, with 18, followed by Pamplona Dos with 15. BF International Village-CAA had the third highest number of cases with 11. According to the local government, of the 127, 14 have recovered and nine have died. There are six probable cases and 50 suspected cases. The Philippines COVID-19 cases have […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, April 25

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Saturday, April 25: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA earlier said all flights are concentrated in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in a bid to reduce the risk of exposure of airport workers to the COVID19 virus. The Bureau of Immigration has said the travel restrictions imposed during the enhanced community quarantine will […]

Army seeks NBI help for probe of shooting of former soldier

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Army has sought the assistance of the National Bureau of Investigation in probing the shooting of a former soldier in Quezon City on Tuesday. In a statement, the Army said the “apparent prejudgement by police investigators moved the Army to seek help from the NBI so that justice may be served for (Winston) Ragos and his family.” Ragos was shot dead after he tried to draw his pistol on Master Sergeant Daniel […]

Cebu Pacific: May 1 to May 15 flights still canceled

(Eagle News)–Cebu Pacific on Friday, April 24, announced its flights from May 1 to 15 remain canceled in view of the extension of the enhanced community quarantine in many parts of Luzon. In an advisory, Cebu Pacific said the cancelation covers its domestic and international flights, and Cebgo’s. “However, Cebu Pacific will continue to mount all-cargo flights to support the movement of vital goods, including medicines and Personal Protective Equipment across the country,” it said. […]

New Era General Hospital to start using rapid test kits for COVID-19 starting April 25

  (Eagle News) — The New Era General Hospital has announced that it will begin using “Rapid Test Kits”  starting Saturday, April 25, 2020, as part of its “unwavering quest” to fight COVID-19 and in line with the Philippine government’s initiative to fight the pandemic that has so far killed at least 462 in the country, The announcement was made to mark the hospital’s commemoration of its 27th anniversary on Thursday, April 23. “In line […]

COVID-19 cases in Las Piñas reach 125

(Eagle News)–The number of COVID-19 Las Piñas has reached 125. The local government said Talon Dos has recorded the most cases, with 18. It was followed by Pamplona Dos with 14, and BF International Village-CAA with 11. The local government said of the 125 cases, 14 have recovered and nine have died. There are six probable cases and 51 suspected cases. The Philippines COVID-19 cases are so far nearing the 7000 mark, with recoveries keeping […]

NAPOLCOM starts probe of shooting of former soldier in QC

(Eagle News)–Two National Police Commission investigators are now looking into the shooting of a former soldier in Quezon City on Tuesday. NAPOLCOM executive officer Rogelio Casurao said in a television interview on Friday, April 24, that this was after the family “expressed their preference”  for the NAPOLCOM to handle the probe of Police Master Sergeant Daniel Florendo’s shooting of Winston Ragos. The police had said Ragos, who was diagnosed with PTSD after his deployment to […]