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MIAA releases list of operational flights

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport has released its list of operational flights. MIAA said the list was as of Monday, March 30: MIAA said flight schedules may change at any given time. In such cases, passengers were advised to contact the airline for confirmation.

8 passengers killed as plane on medical mission bound for Japan catches fire on takeoff at NAIA

(Eagle News)–A plane on medical evacuation mission which was bound for Japan caught on fire while taking off at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sunday, March 29. The accident happened on or about 8 p.m. on Sunday, involving a West Wind 24 aircraft bound for Haneda, Japan with eight passengers on board. “Unfortunately, no passenger survived the accident,” said the Manila International Airport Authority in an advisory issued late Sunday night. “The flight, which […]

Immigration bureau downsizes operations at NAIA

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration has downsized its operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The immigration bureau made the announcement after the Manila International Airport Authority announced all flight operations would be concentrated in Terminal 1 in a bid to reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus disease 2019 of airport workers. “Starting today, we are relocating our offices and operations at Terminals 2 and 3 to Terminal 1 where all flights to […]

Two more COVID-19 cases recorded in Valenzuela City, total at 7

(Eagle News)–Two more coronavirus disease 2019 cases have been recorded in Valenzuela City, bringing the total to seven. According to the local government, one of the additional cases was an  88-year-old female, mother of Patient No. 2. The local government said she was  experiencing mild symptoms and is now under strict home quarantine. Patient No. 7, on the other hand, was a 36-year-old male, husband of Patient No. 1 who has a travel history outside […]

Las Piñas COVID-19 cases rise to 20

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas has risen to 20. The city government said of the 20, one was from Almanza Uno, Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Pamplona Tres, Pilar and Talon Uno;  four from BF International Village CAA; two from Manuyo Dos, Pulanglupa Dos and Talon Dos and Talon Kuwatro; and three from Zapote. Three patients were under investigation while 386 were patients under monitoring. The Philippines has so far recorded […]

QC confirms 113 COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths

Nine recover (Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Quezon City has reached the 100 mark. According to the city government, of the 113 COVID-19 cases recorded, 19 died and 9 have recovered. Patients under probe are 64 while patients under monitoring have reached 307. The Philippines has confirmed over 1000 COVID-19 cases.

MIAA releases list of operational flights

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational flights. MIAA said the following list is as of March 29: “These flight schedules may change at any given time,” MIAA said. MIAA said in such cases, passengers should contact the airline for confirmation. Earlier, MIAA said all flight operations will be concentrated at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in a bid to reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus […]

Navotas records first COVID-19 case, also city’s first COVID-19 fatality

(Eagle News)–Navotas has confirmed its first coronavirus disease 2019 case, also its first death from the disease. Over 100, or 125, are patients under monitoring, while 21 are patients under investigation. According to the city government, four patients under probe also died, of which one turned out negative for the virus and three were awaiting results. The Philippines has so far breached the 1000 mark in COVID-19 cases.

Las Piñas confirms 17 COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–Las Piñas has confirmed 17 coronavirus disease 2019 cases. The city government said of the 17, four were from BF International Village-CAA, two from Manuyo Dos, one each from Talon Uno and Pamplona Tres, two each from Pulang Lupa Dos, Talon Dos and Talon Kuwatro, and three from Zapote. Two have recovered. Twenty three are patients under probe and 389 are under monitoring.    

MIAA releases list of NAIA-1 operational flights starting Saturday, March 28

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational flights starting Saturday, March 28. Below is a list: MIAA said the flight schedules may change at any given time. “In such cases, please contact your airline for confirmation,” MIAA said. Earlier, MIAA said flight operations will be concentrated in  the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 1 starting March 28 to reduce the risk of exposure of airport personnel to COVID-19.

3 DOTr agencies advance over P10 billion in dividends to nat’l treasury to help fund PHL fight vs COVID-19

Money from PPA, MIAA, CAAP to be used to fund other gov’t projects, too, DOTr says (Eagle News)–Three Department of Transportation agencies have remitted in advance over P10 billion in dividends to the national government to help the country fight the coronavirus disease 2019. In a statement, the DOTr said the over P10 billion, which shall be used in other government projects, represents the total dividends of the Philippine Ports Authority, Civil Aviation Authority of […]

Immigration bureau: Foreign nationals whose ACR I-Cards have not been released may temporarily depart PHL without waiver order

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration on Friday, March 27, announced it would temporarily allow foreign nationals to depart the country even without the waiver order for alien certificate of registration identity cards (ACR I-Cards) that have yet to be released. In a statement, the immigration bureau said regular procedures require departing aliens with approved visas but pending the ACR I-Card to secure the waiver at the bureau’s main office. “We will no longer […]