Metro

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over M. Manila, other areas

(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 possible lightning and strong winds are also expected over Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Bulacan within the next one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Polilio, Perez, Atimonan, Lopez, Calauag in Quezon. They may persist within two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised […]

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Public to have access to free Internet in all LTO offices

(Eagle News)–The public will soon  have access to free Internet in all Land Transportation Offices. This was after the signed agreement by LTO with PLDT-Smart Communications Inc. (SMART). The agreement was signed between Transportation Assistant Secretary Edgar C. Galvante and Senior Vice President and Head of the PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups Jovy Hernandez last week. “Malaking tulong para sa aming mga kliyente ang pagbibigay ng libre access sa internet na kalimitang ginagamit upang […]

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MMDA: No number-coding scheme on Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and 4

(Eagle News)–There will be no number-coding scheme on Thursday, Oct. 31, and  Monday, November 4. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said this was apart from the automatic suspension of the number-coding scheme on Nov. 1, a special nonworking holiday. The agency said the MMDA move was in view of the anticipated increase in the volume of passengers and motorists hoping to get to the provinces. “Magpapatupad ng no-day off, no absent policy sa ating mga […]

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Some M. Manila roads to undergo repair, reblocking

(Eagle News)–Several roads are slated to undergo reblocking and repair starting Friday, Oct. 25. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said work on the following roads will start at midnight: SOUTHBOUND:   Edsa National Shrine to West Ave. (1st lane from the sidewalk)   Mindanao Ave. fronting Caltex Gas and after Tandang Sora Ave. (2nd lane from sidewalk)   Edsa before Estrella (outer lane)   EdsaCamp Crame Gate to after Annapolis St. (beside MRT)   G. […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over M. Manila, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are particularly being experienced in Quezon City and Manila; and in Hagonoy in Bulacan;  Masantol in Pampanga; and in Santa Cruz, Candelaria, Masinloc,  Palauig, San Felipe, San Narciso, San Antonio in Zambales. PAGASA said these may persist within two hours and may affect nearby […]

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Water service interruptions due to work in Quirino pipeline to hit some Caloocan, QC barangays starting Monday, Oct. 28

(Eagle News)–Some Maynilad Water customers in Caloocan and Quezon City should brace themselves for water service interruptions starting Monday, Oct. 28. In a statement, Maynilad said Barangays 167 to 178 in Caloocan and Barangays Kaligayahan, Pasong Putik, Greater Lagro and San Agustin in Quezon City will particularly be affected by the interruptions starting 2 p.m. Maynilad said the interruptions  will end on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 a.m. According to the water concessionaire, the disruptions […]

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Rotational water service interruptions start tonight as dams’ water level continues decline

  (Eagle News) — Starting Thursday night, October 24, both the Manila Water Company and the Maynilad Water Services Inc., will once again implement rotational water service interruptions because of decreasing water levels at the Angat and Ipo dams. Maynilad noted the “scant rainfall” at the Angat and Ipo watersheds over the past few days. It said that this has resulted in a’the continuous decline of raw water levels in the Angat and Ipo Dams.” […]

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Easing EDSA traffic: San Miguel pushes 10-lane 22-kilometer ‘elevated EDSA’ proposal

  (Eagle News) – There might still be hope for decongesting the heavy traffic along EDSA, with the proposal of San Miguel Corporation (SMC) to build an “elevated EDSA” — a 10 lane elevated 22 kilometer expressway that will run fro Macapagal Avenue in Pasay City to Samson Road in Balintawak. Ramon S. Ang, President and Chief Operating Officer of San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has already submitted partial documents on the proposal to the Department […]

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Amid expected rise in volume of passengers, MIAA urges travelers to go to airport early

(Eagle News) –The Manila International Airport Authority has reminded travelers to go to the airport early with the expected rise in the volume of passengers who plan to go on trips abroad or to the provinces this season. In a statement, MIAA said passengers should be at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport at least three hours before their international flights and two hours before their domestic flights. “Airlines were however not discouraged to impose longer […]

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Manila Water releases list of places possibly affected by water service interruptions starting Thursday, Oct. 24

(Eagle News)–Manila Water has released a list of places where rotational water service interruptions are expected to take place  starting Thursday, Oct. 24. In an advisory, Manila Water said the service interruptions in the following areas will push through on the following dates and times if the water levels at Angat Dam continue to go down: Makati Mandaluyong Manila Marikina Pasig Parañaque Pateros Quezon City San Juan Taguig “Ito ay posibleng kailanganing isagawa upang mapagkasya […]

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Ombudsman to CHED: Enforce suspension order vs former CHED exec Vitriolo

(Eagle News)–The Ombudsman has ordered  the Commission on Higher Education to implement its suspension order against former CHED executive director  Jules Vitriolo. Vitriolo was ordered suspended after he allegedly issued a memorandum recommending to the CHED regional office the issuance of a provisional permit to a private school. This was in defiance of a commission en banc resolution that had rejected the issuance of the permit. “Indubitably, Vitriolo issued the memorandum without due regard to […]

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DOJ panel finds probable cause to indict Kapa founder Apolinario, other officials over Ponzi scheme — Perete

(Eagle News)–A Department of Justice panel has found probable cause to indict officials of the Kapa Community Ministry International Inc. for violations of the Securities Regulation Code, Justice spokesperson Markk Perete said. According to Perete, in its 21-page resolution dated  Sept. 25, the panel recommended the indictment of Joel Apolinario, his wife Reyna, Margie Danao, Adelfa Fernandico, Moises Mopia, Marisol Diaz and Reniones D. Catubigan. The Apolinarios and Danao were ordered indicted for their alleged  […]

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