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PNR to resume train operations on Monday, April 12

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Railways will resume train operations on Monday, April 12. In a statement, the PNR said the deferment of the resumption of operations from April 9 to that date was to allow for the completion of the mass testing of all PNR personnel and for “re-integration procedures” over the weekend. The PNR said some RT-PCR results, after all, are still pending release, which requires tested personnel to stay at home […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, April 10

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, April 10: Flight schedules may change at any given time. MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights, noting that only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. On March 28, the Palace said NCR Plus, which covers Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, and […]

LTFRB to open 250 more routes for PUJs, provincial buses next week

(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board is opening 250 more routes to help commuters travel within and outside Metro Manila. The LTFRB said of the 250 additional routes, 60 are within the National Capital Region and 190 are from Metro Manila to nearby areas and vice versa. With the opening of the additional routes, around 1800 more traditional public utility jeepneys and 2600 more provincial public utility buses are expected to ply […]

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

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, April 9: Flight schedules may change any given time. MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. On March 28, the Palace said NCR Plus, which covers Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, and Rizal, would revert to an enhanced community quarantine, the strictest form […]

PNP reports 194 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has reported almost 200 additional COVID-19 cases. According to PNP data released on Thursday, April 8,  the additional 194 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 16614. Of these, 2596 were active. Over 100, or 142, more police personnel have recovered, pushing the PNP COVID-19 recovery total to 13978. Among the PNP personnel who tested positive for COVID-19 was PNP Chief Debold Sinas. Sinas has designated Lt. Gen. […]

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

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, April 8: Flight schedules may change any given time. MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. On March 28, the Palace said NCR Plus, which covers Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, and Rizal, would revert to an enhanced community quarantine, the strictest form […]

PNP: 15 nabbed at airport over fake COVID-19 test results

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has warned against the faking of COVID-19 test results, noting that violators could go to jail for the offense. The PNP issued the statement after the PNP Aviation Security Group said it arrested 15 individuals over fake RT-PCR test results at the airport. The test results are generally required for travel. According to the PNP, the individuals were bound for Davao and Zamboanga City from Metro Manila, which […]

Free bus rides for healthcare workers, APORs along EDSA starting today

(Eagle News) — Edsa Busway public utility buses under the government’s service contracting program will give free rides to healthcare workers and authorized persons outside of residences starting today, April 7. The Department of Transportation said this was in response to Transportation Secretary Art Tugade’s call  to provide additional assistance to that particular sector during the enhanced community quarantine, where the movement of people is limited. The ECQ in the Greater Manila Area has been […]

PNP reports 208 additional COVID-19 cases; total at 16,430

(Eagle News) — Over 200 more police personnel have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Philippine National Police data, the additional 208 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 16430. Of the total cases, 2544 were active. Over 200, or 278, additional recoveries pushed the PNP COVID-19 recovery total to 13846. No additional deaths were reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 40. Earlier, the PNP said among those who tested positive […]

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

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, April 7: Flight schedules may change any given time. MIAA advised passengers to secure confirmation of their flights as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. On March 28, the Palace said NCR Plus, which covers Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, and Rizal, would revert to an enhanced community quarantine, the strictest form […]

Fire breaks out at Salcedo Village in Makati

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuduHllCYJY[/embedyt] (Eagle News) — At around 2:40 p.m., April 6, 2021 a fire broke out at the Vernida IV office building along L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City. Eyewitnesses saw the fire at the top floor of the building with some saying it may have started on the rooftop where construction was taking place. Several fire trucks have been  dispatched and as of 3:30 p.m. fire fighters are still trying to put the […]

PNP reports 173 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — Over 100 more police personnel have contracted COVID-19. According to the latest Philippine National Police data, the additional 173 COVID-19 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 16230. Of these, 2614 are active. The total number of recoveries also rose, now at 13576, with the addition of 191 ones. No additional deaths were reported, which means the death toll remains at 40. Earlier, the PNP announced among those who tested positive for […]