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(Eagle News) — At least seven people were hurt and around P180,000 worth of property was damaged after a fire hit a residential area in Caloocan City on Thursday, Nov. 14. A report identified the injured in the fire that struck Barangay 33 at 10:58 a.m. as Roberto Sison, 59; Carmelita Revilla, 79; Gloria Policarpio, 64; Rolando de Guzman; Wilfredo Benitez; Marilou Garcia, 50; and Elizar Tatasin, 40. Initial investigation showed the blaze started in […]
(Eagle News) — An abandoned trolley bag in a portion of Roxas Boulevard in Manila caused panic on Thursday, Nov. 14, among residents in the area who believed it contained a bomb. The Manila Police District had to deploy members of its Special Weapons and Tactics and Explosives and Ordnance units to the location of the bag in the corner of Padre Faura St. to check. The area was also cordoned off to motorists. Past […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government has condemned a cultural group’s vandalism of a wall of the Lagusnilad underpass in Manila. “Nakakahiya ang ginawang pambababoy sa Lagusnilad pagkatapos itong linisin at ayusin ng Manila City government,” Interior spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said in a statement. According to Malaya, “while we respect the rights of these organizations to express their views and opinion, that right is not acceptable.” “Ang karapatan ay may […]
(Eagle News) — Several flights on Thursday, Nov. 14, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: PAL Express 2P2921: Manila-Legazpi 2P 922: Legazpi-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said signal number 2 remains hoisted over Catanduanes due to Tropical Storm “Ramon.” Six other areas are under signal number 1.
(Eagle News)–The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Wednesday, Nov. 13, warned motorists of heavy traffic in some areas as the agency conducts a traffic simulation for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games on November 14. The MMDA said the following roads will be affected by the simulation: EDSA Northbound lane Mindanao Avenue North Avenue Quirino Avenue Pasay Avenue Taft Avenue Magallanes South Luzon Expressway North Luzon Expressway The MMDA said it will implement the stop and […]
(Eagle News) — Classes and work in the Manila campus of the Dela Salle University are suspended for six days of December. A memorandum from the Office of the Chancellor said the suspension from December 2 to 7 was “in view of the activities directly connected with the Philippines’ hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games.” “Access to the campus will likewise be restricted,” the memo dated Nov. 12 said.
(Eagle News)–The Metro Rail Transit Line 7 is now 49.22 percent complete. The Department of Transportation said so far, the required rolling stock of 108 cars have been completed, and are only awaiting shipment pending the availability of the holding area. The agency said so far, the elevated guideway was under construction, while the “civil works of nine of the 14 stations are in full swing.” “Trackworks installation (is) also ongoing,” the DOTr said. The […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila City government has shut down stalls operating on Ilaya Street in Divisoria after the vendors’ failure to fix their trash. A video showed Manila Mayor Isko Moreno shaking his head several times as he walked by heaps of garbage that were in the middle of the street during a surprise inspection. “Hindi ba kayo nahihiya dyan o talagang baboy din kayo sa bahay? Kailangan ko pa kayo sorpresahin? Pinaghahanapbuhay ko na nga […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, and Zambales within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.
(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima has expressed opposition to a proposal to transfer the New Bilibid Prison to an isolated facility similar to the Alcatraz, a maximum security federal prison in the United States. In a statement, De Lima said such a move will “not only hamper the rehabilitation of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) but will also tolerate the violations of their rights.” “Those who advocate for the transfer of NBP to an ‘isolated […]
(Eagle News)–Several roads in Metro Manila are scheduled to undergo reblocking and repair until Monday, Nov. 11. The Department of Public Works and Highways said the following roads started undergoing the repair on Friday, Nov. 8, at 11 p.m.: Edsa southbound from Camp Crame gate to after Annapolis Street (beside MRT southbound after Muñoz Market to Bansalangin Street (1st lane from sidewalk) northbound after Aurora Boulevard to New York Street (3rd lane from sidewalk) G. […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Saturday, Nov. 9, were cancelled due to bad weather: Below is a list: PAL Express 2P 2967 Manila-Butuan 2P 2968 Butuan-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Typhoon “Quiel” has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Moderate to occasionally heavy rains, however, are being experienced over Baggao, Gattaran, Gonzaga and Lallo in Cagayan and in Ilagan City and Maconacon in Isabela. Light to moderate rains on the other […]
