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(Eagle News)–The police on Friday, Aug. 16, were forced to impose a temporary lockdown on the northbound and southbound lanes of the Edsa Shaw underpass after the presence of a suspicious box was reported to them. The lockdown around noon caused heavy traffic in the area, which was also immediately cordoned off by authorities. All pedestrians on the overpass were ordered to leave the area. Responding members of the Philippine National Police Explosives and Ordnance […]
(Eagle News)–The United States embassy will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The embassy said its affiliated offices will also be closed on that day, in observance of Ninoy Aquino Day, a national non-working holiday. Operations at the embassy and their affiliated offices will resume on Thursday, Aug. 22, the embassy said.
(Eagle News)–Senator Joel Villanueva has urged the Department of Labor and Employment to allow inspectors to assist in the probe of the recent death of a Chinese national in Las Piñas, in light of the Chinese embassy’s pronouncements some Chinese nationals were subjected to abuse by their employers in the country. In a statement, Villanueva said the DOLE inspectors should assess whether Yang Kang’s employer, who he said was also Chinese, complies with labor standards […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights for Friday, Aug. 16, have been cancelled, the Manila International Airport Authority said. According to MIAA, the following flights were cancelled due to “operational reasons.” Qantas QF-019-Sydney-Manila QF-020-Manila-Sydney MIAA said all passengers have been re-accommodated to alternate flights.
(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima is proposing the creation of a Philippine Road Safety Institute that will improve road safety in the country. In filing Senate Bill No. 85, De Lima noted a report from the World Health Organization that said that pedestrians make up 19 percent of road deaths in the Philippines. She also cited data from the Department of Transportation that said that fatalities due to road crashes increased by almost 14.6 percent […]
(Eagle News)–Two branches of the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court have granted Senator Leila de Lima’s very urgent motion she be allowed to visit her ailing mother. In separate 3-page orders, Branch 205 Judge Liezel Aquiatan and Branch 256 Judge Gener Gito allowed De Lima to travel to Naga from Aug. 14 to 15, with a maximum period of 48 hours, after the prosecution posed no objection to De Lima’s motion provided certain conditions such as […]
(Eagle News)–The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has lifted the number-coding scheme today. The MMDA made the confirmation in responding to the inquiries of motorists on its official Twitter account. The Palace declared today a regular holiday in celebration of the Muslims’ Eid’l Adha. With the MMDA’s confirmation, vehicles whose plate numbers end in 1 and 2 are allowed to ply Metro Manila streets from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(Eagle News)–Several roads are scheduled to undergo repair and reblocking starting Friday, Aug. 9, until Tuesday, Aug. 13. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority advised motorists to avoid the following roads, where there will be construction work: Southbound EDSA fronting Sojen and fronting Chevrolet (5th lane from sidewalk) EDSA from Magallanes – Baclaran bus stop to Magallanes – Alabang bus stop (outer lane) EDSA Eugenio Lopez – Sct. Borromeo (desilting and construction of […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Saturday, Aug. 10, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: China Eastern Airlines MU 212 Manila – Pudong TERMINAL 2 Philippine Airlines PR 336/337 Manila – Pudong – Manila Cebu Pacific Air 5J 679 Shanghai – Manila Air Asia Z2 019 Shanghai – Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said monsoon rains will prevail as the southwest monsoon […]
(Eagle News)–The number-coding scheme is lifted effective 3 p.m. today, Aug. 9. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority made the announcement via Twitter, amid the inclement weather brought about by an enhanced southwest monsoon. Earlier, the Palace suspended work in government offices and classes in Metro Manila. The memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said the suspension was effective 3 p.m. The MMDA said the number-coding scheme, however, still applies in Makati.
(Eagle News)–A portion of Roxas Boulevard was a virtual parking lot on Friday morning, with the Philippine Ports Authority implementing a “stop-and-go” scheme due to the bad weather. Congestion on the northbound lanes of the thoroughfare up to Delpan and Road 10 was particularly heavy as trailer trucks tried to reach the pier. Portions of Ayala Boulevard and San Marcelino Street were also affected. According to PPA general manager Jay Santiago, the suspension in port […]
(Eagle News)–A heavy rainfall warning has been hoisted over Metro Manila and nearby areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from Metro Manila, a yellow alert has been hoisted over Zambales, Bataan, and Cavite. Flooding in flood-prone areas is possible, the weather bureau said. PAGASA said light to moderate rains are also expected over Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Laguna, and Batangas within the next 3 hours. So far, light to moderate rains […]
