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(Eagle News) — Cebu Pacific will be reducing its flights between the Philippines, mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. In an advisory, CebuPac said the reduction would be in effect from Feb. 5 to March 29, amid the threat of the novel coronavirus. The budget carrier said passengers affected by flight cancellations have already been notified. Those with cancelled flights have the following options: Rebook the flight (new flight date within 30 days of original […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation is studying the proposal for a unified cashless transaction system across all transportation sectors. The DOTr issued the statement after a meeting with private service and technology providers for this on Wednesday, Jan. 28. According to the statement, during the meeting, Transportation Secretary Art Tugade “outlined the objectives and requirements of the DOTr.” The statement added he gave the assurance the proposed systems would be given “due consideration based […]
(Eagle News) — Classes on Wednesday, Jan. 29, were suspended in some areas as a precaution against the threat of the novel coronavirus. Below is a list: Philippine Cultural College Hope Christian High School Saint Jude Catholic School St. Stephen’s High School Uno High School The Manila government has denied there was a confirmed case of novel coronavirus in a Binondo hospital. The Department of Health has said, however, that over 20 people are being […]
(Eagle News)–The medical furlough of former Ozamiz City vice mayor Nova Princess Parojinog in November 2018 had a Quezon City court’s approval, the Philippine National Police said. In a statement, Brigadier General Bernard Banac said Parojinog’s visit to the clinic of Dr. Louisse Orasa at Room 801 in Medical City Hospital in Pasig City on Nov. 12, 2018 had the “express permission” of Judge Edgardo Bellosillo, presiding judge of Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch […]
(Eagle News) — The Skyway northbound ramp from Alabang-Zapote road will be open to motorists for limited hours only starting February 1. In an advisory, Skyway O&M Corp. said the ramp will be operational during rush hours or from 5 a.m to 9 a.m. to give way to the Skyway extension project. “From 9 a.m. to 5 a.m., when traffic volume on the ramp is not as high, it will be closed to traffic to […]
(Eagle News) — Several flights on Tuesday, Jan. 28, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list according to the Manila International Airport Authority: Cebgo DG 6041 Manila to Busuanga DG 6042 Busuanga to Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country as the northeast monsoon affects extreme Northern Luzon.
(Eagle News) — The two cruise ships that arrived at a Manila pier from China have been declared safe by the Bureau of Quarantine, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The PCG said the World Dream Cruise Ship from Hong Kong and the MV Ligulao from Lianyungang in Jiangsu were free from the novel coronavirus that has gripped China and other parts of the world, based on the BOQ’s mandatory inspection. The […]
(Eagle News)–Classes on Tuesday, Jan. 28, were suspended in some areas due to Taal’s volcanic activity and as a precaution against the threat of a novel coronavirus. Below is a list: Province: Batangas — elementary and high school Schools: Hope Christian High School Philippine Cultural College Saint Jude Catholic School St. Stephen’s High School Tiong Se Academy Uno High School An alert level 3 remains hoisted over Taal as its volcanic activity decreased. The Department […]
(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, Jan. 27, were suspended in some areas due to Taal volcano’s activity and as a precaution amid the threat of a novel coronavirus. Below is a list: Province Batangas: elementary and high school levels Schools: Chiang Kai Shek College: Padre Algue and Narra campuses, all levels Pace Academy Philippine Academy of Sakya Philippine Cultural College Hope Christian High School: all levels Lorenzo Ruiz Academy: all levels Saint Jude Catholic School St. […]
(Eagle News)–The Medical City has denied it had persons under investigation for the novel coronavirus. The Pasig-based hospital issued the statement following online reports a patient with the virus had been confined there. “We need to exercise caution when sharing unvalidated statements as these will only cause unnecessary anxiety,” the hospital said. It added that it “exercises the highest standards of infection control and hospital protocols in dealing with patients suspected of being infected with […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila government has denied any case of novel coronavirus in the city. In a statement, Manila Health Officer Dr. Arnold Pangan said the Chinese national who was confined in the Metropolitan Hospital last January 25 due to fever and cough had been diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia. The Chinese national, a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations worker who resides in the boundary of Parañaque and Pasay, had arrived in the country on Jan. 8. He […]
(Eagle News)–Commuters can expect faster Metro Rail Transit-3 trains by February 2021, with the completion of rail replacement activities, the MRT-3 said. In a statement, the MRT-3 said the trains are expected to run from 30 kilometers per hour to 60 kilometers per hour. Passengers can also expect a smoother ride, free from bumps which can cause damage. The MRT-3 said rail replacement activities began in November 2019, with 76 long welded rails 180 meters […]
