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DFA to suspend operations in ASEANA office, other consular offices from March 29 to 31

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs will suspend operations in some of its offices following the announcement of an enhanced community quarantine in the Greater Manila Area. In an advisory, the DFA said its office in ASEANA Business Park in Parañaque City and its consular offices in Metro Manila, Antipolo, Dasmarinas, San Pablo, and Malolos will be closed from March 29 to 31. Below is the revised appointment schedule of individuals whose original […]

Immigration bureau launches enhanced Quick Response Feedback System

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has launched an improved Quick Response Feedback System which will be initially implemented in the main office in Intramuros, Manila. The bureau launched the enhanced feedback mechanism as one of its responses to the alleged involvement of some  immigration officers in a human trafficking case revealed by Senator Risa Hontiveros during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality. Bureau chief Jaime […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, March 28

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, March 28: The Philippines imposed travel restrictions anew amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, with foreigners, with exceptions, not allowed entry until April 19. It also reduced the number of travelers allowed in a day in the country to 1,500, prompting some airlines to cancel flights in compliance with the reduction. On Thursday night, Philippine Airlines announced the cancellation of additional international […]

Cebu Pacific cancels several domestic flights

(Eagle News) — Cebu Pacific has cancelled several domestic flights in compliance with the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases’ ban on non-essential travel into and outside the NCR Plus bubble. According to the airline company, the following flights until April 4 are cancelled: Affected guests may choose to rebook within 90 days, store credits to a 2-year travel fund or refund, the airline said. It added, however, that a refund […]

PNP reports 316 additional COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) –The Philippine National Police has reported over 300 additional COVID-19 cases. According to PNP data released on Saturday, March 27, the additional 316 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 14,110. Of these, 1951 were active. Over 100, or 115, additional recoveries were reported, pushing the PNP COVID-19 recovery total to 12,123. No additional deaths were reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 36. The Philippines is currently dealing with […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, March 27

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, March 27: The Philippines imposed travel restrictions anew amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, with foreigners, with exceptions, not allowed entry until April 19. It also reduced the number of travelers allowed in a day in the country to 1,500, prompting some airlines to cancel flights in compliance with the reduction. On Thursday night, Philippine Airlines announced the cancellation of additional […]

MRT-3 to deploy buses for commuters affected by suspension of train operations

(Eagle News) — The Metro Rail Transit-3 management will deploy buses for commuters affected by the temporary shutdown of MRT-3 operations for maintenance and rehabilitation activities. In an advisory, the MRT-3 said under the EDSA Bus Carousel Augmentation Program, the public utility buses will be deployed from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., from March 30 to April 4. The MRT-3 did not say how many buses would be deployed but according to MRT-3 Director for […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, March 26

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, March 26: MIAA advised passengers to confirm their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled. The Philippines imposed travel restrictions anew amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, with foreigners, with exceptions, not allowed entry until April 19. It also reduced the number of travelers allowed in a day in the country to 1,500, prompting some airlines […]

PGH warns public about fake COVID-19 test results using PGH forms

(Eagle News) — The Philippine General Hospital has warned the public to be wary of suspicious-looking RT-PCR reports. The PGH issued the statement after it received reports of its RT-PCR forms being used to reflect fake negative COVID-19 test results. According to PGH, the authenticity of reports can be verified by sending an email to [email protected]. Earlier, the Philippine National Police vowed to intensify its crackdown on individuals who falsify COVID-19 test results and medical […]

PNP reports over 200 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has reported over 200 additional COVID-19 cases, a record-high so far this year. According to PNP data, the additional 229 COVID-19 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 13,666. Of these, 1,649 are active. Eighty-four additional recoveries also pushed the PNP COVID-19 recovery tally to 11,981. No additional death was reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 36. The PNP earlier announced PNP Chief Debold […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, March 25

(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, March 25: Flight schedules may change at any given time. The Philippines has imposed travel restrictions anew amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, with foreigners, with exceptions, not allowed entry until April 19. The National Task Force Against COVID-19 earlier banned the entry of Filipinos who are not overseas Filipino workers, but later revised its memorandum to allow all Filipino […]

PNP reports 149 more COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has reported over 100 additional COVID-19 cases. According to PNP data, the additional 149 cases pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 13,453. Of these, 1,504 were active. Ninety-one additional recoveries pushed the PNP COVID-19 recovery total to 11,913. No additional deaths were reported, which means the PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 36. The Philippines is currently dealing with a surge in COVID-19 cases, with several government officials […]