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(Eagle News)–Classes on Thursday, Dec. 5, were suspended in some areas due to bad weather. Below is a list: Magdiwang, Romblon – all levels Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro – all levels The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Administration said rains are expected in parts of the country due to the tail-end of a cold front and the northeast monsoon.
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Thursday, Dec. 5, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: Philippine Airlines International PR 127 New York JFK – Manila PR 522 Phnom Penh – Manila PR 300 Manila – Hong Kong PR 212 Sydney – Manila PR 466/467 Manila – Seoul Incheon – Manila PR 423 Tokyo Haneda – Manila PR 510 Singapore – Manila PR 536 Jakarta – Manila PR 538 Denpasar Bali – Manila PR […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Railways has formally extended its rail services to Los Banos, Laguna. In a statement, the Department of Transportation said this was made possible by the addition of new stations and a new train set from Japan. From Tutuban, Manila, the PNR line now extends to Pansol, Masili, Los Baños, College, and the International Rice Research Institute, after the Calamba station. The fare from Tutuban to Los Banos is P150. […]
(Eagle News)–Interior Secretary Eduardo Año has ordered the police to go after people who vandalize government properties. Año made the statement as he lauded the arrest of four members of Panday Sining, who had spray-painted messages against the government in posts in the Light Rail Transit in Recto during a protest on Bonifacio Day, Nov. 30. Earlier, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno expressed frustration after a wall at the Lagusnilad underpass was vandalized even after it […]
(Eagle News)–Some residents from Isla Puting Bato arrived in droves at the Delpan evacuation center in Tondo after they were forcibly evacuated by the local government as rains and winds due to “Tisoy” battered the area. “Ang una po nating inilikas ay ang mga bata, babae, senior citizen at PWD,” Arnel Angeles, Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office chief said. Many of the men, however, stayed behind to watch over their possessions. At the evacuation […]
(Eagle News)–The rehabilitation and upgrade of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport will go ahead as planned after the National Economic and Development Authority Board chaired by President Rodrigo Duterte gave its go-signal. In a statement, the Department of Transportation said the PhP102-billion project, subject to a Swiss challenge,will be implemented in three phases from 2021 to 2024. Phase 1 (2021-2022) involves the immediate improvements and reconfiguration of the existing airport terminals with the aim of […]
(Eagle News)–The number-coding scheme is suspended effective noon today, December 3. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority made the announcement in a social media post. The suspension came as rains due to Typhoon “Tisoy” battered Metro Manila, which had been placed under Signal No. 2. The Palace earlier suspended work in government offices and classes in Metro Manila effective noon as well.
(Eagle News)–Work in courts in Metro Manila is suspended effective noon today. In a memorandum, Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta said the suspension applies to the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, Court of Tax Appeals, Sandiganbayan, all National Capital Region courts, and offices under the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, Senate Electoral Tribunal, House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, Philippine Judicial Academy and the Judicial and Bar Council. Peralta said executive judges outside Metro Manila shall exercise discretion […]
(Eagle News)–Operations in all Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminals will be suspended from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 3. The Manila International Airport Authority said this was in preparation for the expected onslaught of Typhoon Tisoy. “Once flight operations resume, priority will be given to scheduled flights,” MIAA said It said “recovery flights will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis.” “For an orderly succession of flights, recovery flights must have […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Tourism has launched a website with travel promos for participants of the 30th Southeast Asian Games who wish to take the opportunity to go around the country. In a statement, the DOT said the SEA Games microsite features various sports activities, cultural heritage sites, beaches, local cuisines and products, among other uniquely Filipino offerings. “Tour packages include guided cultural tours and dining with entertainment shows in Manila; private resorts in Laguna; […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, December 3, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: MONDAY, Dec. 2 (2P) PAL Express 2P 2921/2922 Manila-Legazpi-Manila 2P 2981/2982 Manila-Tacloban-Manila 2P 2985/2986 Manila-Tacloban-Manila 2P 2987/2988 Manila-Tacloban-Manila (PR) Philippine Airlines PR113 Los Angeles – Manila PR683 Dammam – Manila PR655 Riyadh -Manila PR685 Doha – Manila PR215 Manila – Port Moresby (5J) Cebu Pacific 5J 821/822 Manila-Virac-Manila 5J 325/326 Manila-Legazpi-Manila 5J 327/328 Manila-Legazpi-Manila […]
(Eagle News) — The chief of naval operations of the Republic of Korea is in the country for a two-day visit. Admiral Sim, Seung-Seob arrived on Friday, Nov. 29, the Philippine Navy said, and was welcomed with arrival honors at the PN headquarters, where he paid PN Flag Officer-in-Command, Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad a courtesy call. In his speech, the chief of naval operations of Korea said his visit was “an opportunity to further enhance […]
