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(Eagle News)–In these pictures from the Manila Public Information Office, local government personnel are seen repainting the city hall underpass. This was after the successful conduct of clearing operations in the area once occupied by ambulant vendors.
(Eagle News)–Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano has suspended afternoon classes on Thursday, July 18. In a Tweet, the Taguig Public Information Office said the suspension, done through City Administrator Niño Pasco, applies to all levels in both public and private schools. The suspension was following the rainfall advisory issued by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration over Metro Manila, the PIO said. “This is to ensure the safety of the students of Taguig which […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over the National Capital Region and nearby areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from Metro Manila, Quezon and Bulacan will experience moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds within the next 1 hour. The weather bureau said these conditions are being experienced so far in San Mateo and Rodriguez in Rizal. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts […]
(Eagle News) – Manila City mayor Isko Moreno led the inspection on Wednesday, July 17, of the Vitas slaughterhouse in Tondo as he vowed to make changes in the area. “I will not allow this. I cannot tolerate this,” as he went around the filthy facility which he said would soon undergo rehabilitation. He said he would also build a vertical housing program for the thousands of families living near the area. “May awa ang […]
(Eagle News)–Mayor Joy Belmonte has suspended afternoon and evening classes on Thursday, July 18, in Quezon City. In a Tweet, Belmonte said the suspension applies to preschool, elementary and high school levels for both public and private schools. She said the suspension was upon the recommendation of the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council following the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s latest forecast persistent occurrence of localized thunderstorms, monsoon rains, strong […]
(Eagle News)–Mayor Joy Belmonte has suspended classes on Monday, July 22, in Quezon City to pave the way for President Rodrigo Duterte’s fourth State of the Nation Address. In a Tweet, the Quezon City Public Information Office said the suspension applies to all levels in all public and private schools. The President will hold his SONA before a joint session of Congress in the Batasang Pambansa. The Palace has said Duterte has vowed his speech […]
Cleaning operations conducted in the Lagusnilad underpass by the Manila Tourism and Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Department of Public Services and City Engineer’s Office of the Manila City government continued on Tuesday, July 16, a day after the underpass was cleared by City Hall personnel. Manila City mayor Isko Moreno is gaining popularity as he focused on seriously cleaning the city’s streets and landmarks, earning him the “rockstar” moniker from US Ambassador Sung Kim.
(Eagle News)–Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Wednesday, July 17, urged local government units to undertake cleanup drives to stop dengue from spreading. “The alarming increase of dengue cases in several areas should prompt LGUs to act now and act fast in arresting the spread of dengue in their respective areas,” Año said. Año urged local government officials to coordinate with the Department of Health so they could identify breeding areas. “Lahat tayo ay magtulong-tulong at […]
(Eagle News) – The Manila Police District has already identified the suspects in the daring daylight Metrobank robbery in Binondo, Manila based on the CCTV footages obtained outside the bank. Based on the released photos by the police, the suspects were identified as Marlon “Ailon” Parojinog, Noli Bonifacio Casuela alias “Lito Dapitan,” Michael Calunod alias “Pila”, Frederex B. Secretario, and Gilcar Dumagan Mofan alias “Jing Mofan.” According to Manila Police District chief Brig. Gen. Vicente […]
(Eagle News)–Persons with Disabilities can avail of free train rides at the Metro Rail Transit-3 today, Wednesday, July 17. The MRT-3 management said the free rides are available from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The management said PWDs should just present their PWD identification cards to the station guard to avail of the rides. The offer is in celebration of the 41st National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week.
(Eagle News)–Several flights were cancelled on Wednesday, June 17, due to inclement weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: Cebu Pacific 5J196: Manila-Cauayan 5J197: Cauayan-Manila 5J504: Manila-Tuguegarao 5J505: Tuguegarao-Manila 5J506: Manila-Tuguegarao 5J507: Tuguegarao-Manila Skyjet: M8816: Manila-Basco M8817:Basco-Manila The weather bureau has said Tropical Storm “Falcon” is now located east of Aparri, Cagayan. Nine areas have been placed under storm signals.
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Tuesday, July 16, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 5J (Cebu Pacific) 5J 321/322 Manila-Legazpi-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has said rains are expected in parts of the country today due to Tropical Depression “Falcon” and the southwest monsoon.
