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PNP logs 76th COVID-19 fatality; 97 more COVID-19 cases reported

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has logged its 76th fatality as the organization continues its vaccination of police personnel for COVID-19. In a statement, the PNP said its most recent death due to COVID-19 was a 48-year-old police staff sergeant assigned in Zamboanga City. The PNP said the policeman died on July 6 specifically due to Severe Pneumonia and Acute Respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19. On June 30, he experienced persistent COVID-19 symptoms. […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, July 9

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, July 9: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. The Philippines has said the travel ban on passengers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates is in effect until July 15. The national government has allowed interzonal travel is allowed provided the traveler present a vaccination card as proof of vaccination […]

Two vessels collide off South Harbor Anchorage area in Manila

(Eagle News) — Two vessels collided off the waters of South Harbor Anchorage area in Manila on Thursday, July 8. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the incident involving cargo vessel MV Palawan Pearl and foreign dredger, BKM 104, took place at 2:10 a.m., approximately 100 meters from the Baseco Beach shoreline. Pictures provided by the PCG showed the MV Palawan Pearl half-submerged in the water. The PCG said the vessel was carrying liters of […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, July 8

(Eagle News)– The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, July 8: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights on the day of the travel as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. The travel ban on passengers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman and the United Arab Emirates is still […]

DFA opens 5 special off-site locations for passport services in Metro Manila

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, July 7, announced the opening of  five special off-site locations in the National Capital Region. With the opening, the DFA said  177,500 passport appointment slots are now available to the public in the NCR Plus area. Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Brigido J. Dulay said the DFA Temporary Offsite Passport Services (TOPS) offices will open at SM Mall of Asia, SM City North […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, July 7

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, July 7: MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights first as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. The government has said the travel ban on passengers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Oman and Bangladesh was in effect until July 15. Tourists are still not allowed into the country. […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, July 6

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, July 6: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights on the day of their trip as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. The travel ban on passengers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman and the United Arab Emirates is […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Monday, July 5

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, July 5: Flight schedules may change at any given time, MIAA said. In those cases, passengers should coordinate with their respective airlines, it added. The Philippines has extended its travel ban on passengers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Oman, Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates to July 15. The Bureau of Immigration said tourists are still […]

PNP logs 80 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — Eighty more COVID-19 cases have been reported among police personnel. The Philippine National Police said the additional cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 28293. Of these, 1716 were active. Recoveries, meanwhile, rose to 26502 including the additional 82 ones. The PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 75, with no additional deaths reported. The country’s COVID-19 vaccination program is ongoing, with members of the A1 to A4 categories, including policemen, being inoculated. […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, July 4

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, July 4: Flight schedules may change at any given time, MIAA said. In those cases, passengers should coordinate with their respective airlines, it added. The Philippines has extended its travel ban on passengers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Oman, Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates to July 15.

LRT East Extension Line to start operations on Monday, July 5; commuters to get free rides for 2 weeks

(Eagle News) — Light Rail Transit-2 commuters going to Pasig, Marikina, and Antipolo can enjoy faster travel as the LRT-2 East Extension line opens to the public on Monday, July 5. According to the Department of Transportation,  passengers from Santolan to Antipolo and vice versa, can ride for free for two weeks following the request of President Rodrigo Duterte, who, with Transportation Secretary  Art Tugade, inaugurated the project on Friday, July 1. Commuters will board […]

LRT-2 reminds public of suspension of train operations this weekend

(Eagle News) — There will be no Light Rail Transit-2 operations this weekend. The Light Rail Transit Authority reiterated this was to facilitate the “migration works and testing” of the signaling system in preparation for the opening of the East Extension project. The East Extension project will be opened to the public starting Monday, July 5. Meanwhile, buses are available via the Metro Manila Bus Route 9 from Antipolo to Cubao, and Route 10, from […]