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(Eagle News)–Cebu Pacific has cancelled flights between the Philippines and South Korea following the government-imposed travel ban as a precaution against the novel coronavirus. CebuPac said these cancelled flights are from March 3 to April 30. 5J 188/ 5J 187 Manila-Incheon-Manila 5J 128 / 5J 129 Cebu-Incheon-Cebu 5J 180 / 5J 181 Kalibo-Incheon-Kalibo The airline said passengers affected by the flight cancellations may avail of any of the following options: • Rebook the flight to […]
(Eagle News)–The Quezon City government on Friday, Feb. 28, lifted the cease and desist order it had issued on the above-ground construction of the Metro Rail Transit 7 Quezon Memorial Circle station. “Ni-lift na po ng city government ang cease and desist order ngayon dahil natuwa naman po kami na binigyang-halaga ang aming concerns,” QC Mayor Joy Belmonte said. Belmonte issued the statement after the QC government, and its stakeholders – – environmentalists, representatives from […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Justice on Thursday, Feb. 27, said it would look into reports former Army General Jovito Palparan is getting special treatment in the New Bilibid Prison. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Justice Undersecretary Deo Marco, who has supervision over the Bureau of Corrections, will look into the allegations hurled by the National Union of People’s Lawyers that Palparan remains at NBP’s Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics, where inmates should only stay “for […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine government has deported 18 Japanese nationals who were arrested last year in Makati City for telecommunications fraud. The Bureau of Immigration said that the Japanese nationals were deported in two batches. Nine were deported on Monday, while another nine was deported this Wednesday, Feb. 26. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said that the nine Japanese were flown to Tokyo on Wednesday on board a Japan Airlines flight from the Ninoy Aquino […]
(Eagle News) — The National Bureau of Investigation has a new officer-in-charge. President Rodrigo Duterte has designated NBI deputy director for intelligence service Eric Distor to the post following the retirement of Dante Gierran. Distor is the temporary chief of the NBI until President Duterte sees a replacement for Gierran. Distor’s appointment was effective Feb. 23.
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has expressed disappointment over the “digital vandalism” of the walls of Camp Crame on Tuesday, Feb. 25. PNP spokesperson Bernard Banac was referring to the “digital graffiti” made by the Concerned Artists of the Philippines of President Rodrigo Duterte, who was labelled “traydor” and “terorista.” The group said the graffiti was to denounce what it called “the various forms of human rights abuses carried out by the Duterte […]
(Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has advised motorists to take alternate routes as lane closures and traffic adjustments in Balintawak Interchange pushed through to give way to the construction of the Skyway Stage 3 project. “We suggest that motorists plan their trips accordingly because of the possible delays caused by the construction works, especially on Wednesday and the succeeding days,” MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia said. So far, there is one lane […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the promotion of several Philippine Coast Guard officials. The PCG said the promotion of the following was based on the recommendation of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade: 1) Rear Admiral Eduardo D Fabricante; 2) Rear Admiral Oscar C Endona; 3) Rear Admiral Josel William Isaga; 4) Rear Admiral Allen T Toribio; 5) Rear Admiral Artemio M Abu; 6) Rear Admiral Robert N Patrimonio; 7) Rear Admiral Rolando Lizor N Punzalan; […]
(Eagle News)–Three EDSA decongestion projects may be completed by the end of this year. Public Works Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, in-charge of the Unified Project Management Office Operations and Technical Services, said this was after the Department of Public Works and Highways secured a commitment to fast-track the construction of Bonifacio Global City-Ortigas Center Link Road, Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge, and Binondo-Intramuros Bridge from contractors and consultants. The P5.7-billion Bonifacio Global City-Ortigas Center Link Road Project is […]
(Eagle News)–Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Reynaldo Cruz passed away on Friday, Feb. 21. He reportedly succumbed to pneumonia. He was 64 years old. Cruz, who was appointed to the court in 2016, was a senior member of the Sandiganbayan’s fourth division.
(Eagle News)–Road reblocking activities are scheduled in parts of Metro Manila until Monday, Feb. 24. The Department of Public Works and Highways said the reblocking in the following roads started at 11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21: SOUTHBOUND: 1. A. Bonifacio Ave. 11th Ave. to Sgt. Rivera St. (3rd lane from sidewalk) 2. EDSA Guzent to Roosevelt Ave. (3rd lane from sidewalk) 3. EDSA approach B of P. Tuazon flyover to approach A. of Boni […]
(Eagle News) — Several flights were cancelled on Friday, Feb. 21, due to bad weather. Below is a list: 5J 504: Manila – Tuguegarao 5J 505: Tuguegarao – Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon and Visayas.
