Metro

LRT-2 to suspend, implement “degraded operations” on selected dates

(Eagle News) — The Light Rail Transit-2 will suspend operations and implement “degraded operations” on selected dates to facilitate the migration work and testing of the signaling system in preparation for the opening of the East Extension Project. In an advisory, the Light Rail Transit Authority said operations are suspended on June 26 and 27, and on July 3 to 4. Meanwhile, “degraded operations” will be implemented from June 28 to 30, and from July […]

PNP reports 184 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — Over 100 more COVID-19 cases have been reported among police personnel. According to Philippine National Police data, the additional 184 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 27456. Of these, 1765 were active. One hundred more recoveries, meanwhile, were reported, pushing the PNP COVID-19 recoveries to 25618. One additional death was reported; the PNP COVID-19 death toll is now at 73. The police are among the Philippines’ frontliners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Two cops involved in killing of fellow policeman in QC dismissed: PNP

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has approved the dismissal of two policemen allegedly involved in the killing of a colleague whom they initially claimed to have committed suicide in Quezon City. According to PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar, the dismissal was after Police Corporal Sherwin Rebot was found guilty of grave misconduct (murder), for violation of Presidential Decree 1829 (Obstruction of Justice), simple irregularity in the performance of duty (loafing), less grave neglect of […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, June 26

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, June 26: MIAA advised passengers to confirm their flights with their airlines before proceeding to the airport as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Metro Manila and Bulacan are under a general community quarantine but with some restrictions […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, June 25

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, June 25: MIAA advised passengers to confirm their flights with their airlines before proceeding to the airport. Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Metro Manila and Bulacan are under a general community quarantine but with some restrictions until June 30. Travelers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Oman, Bangladesh, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates are still banned from […]

Around 100 MRT-3 employees get first COVID-19 vaccine doses

(Eagle News) — The first batch Metro Rail Transit-3 employees received their first vaccine doses on Wednesday, June 23, as part of the Department of Transportation’s vaccine rollout. In a statement, the MRT-3 said the 100 employees consisting of stations division and depot staff were vaccinated at East Avenue Medical Center after going through screening and consultation. Among those who were vaccinated were MRT-3 Transport Division Chief Jose Ric Inotorio. “′Vaccination is important so that […]

Eleazar: Internal Affairs recommended dismissal of QC cop who fatally shot woman in May

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police’s Internal Affairs Service has recommended the dismissal of the Quezon City policeman who shot dead a 52-year-old woman in Quezon City on May 31. PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar said he has, however, not yet received the resolution against Master Sergeant Hensie Zinampan. “As a matter of procedure and policy, all IAS resolutions pass through the Discipline, Law and Order Division (DLOD) which is under the Directorate for Personnel […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, June 24

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, June 24: MIAA advised passengers to ask for confirmation of their flights from the airlines before proceeding to the airport. The Philippines does not allow tourists into the country just yet unless they have been authorized by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The travel ban on passengers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Oman and the United Arab […]

PNP COVID-19 cases breach 27,000 mark

(Eagle News) — Over 100 more COVID-19 cases have been reported among police personnel. The Philippine National Police said the additional 121 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 27,041. Of these, 1741 were active. Over 200, or 220, more recoveries were reported, pushing the PNP COVID-19 recoveries to 25228. The death toll is now at 72, with no additional fatality reported. According to the PNP, its latest fatality was a 42-year-old policeman from Agusan […]

PAGASA: Southwest monsoon affecting Luzon

(Eagle News) — The southwest monsoon is affecting Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Occidental Mindoro, Bataan and Zambales will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers also due […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, June 23

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, June 23: Flight schedules may change at any given time. Metro Manila and Bulacan are under a general community quarantine but with some restrictions until June 30. The travel ban on passengers from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman and the United Arab Emirates is extended until the end of the month. Tourists are still not allowed into the Philippines […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, June 22

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, June 22: Flight schedules may change at any given time. According to MIAA, passengers should secure confirmation of their flights first as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. In these cases, MIAA said travelers should coordinate with the airlines. Metro Manila and Bulacan are under a general community quarantine but with […]