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PNP orders NCR-wide manhunt for 13 more detainees who escaped Caloocan custodial facility

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police has ordered its operating teams stationed in Metro Manila to assist in the recapture of 13 more detainees who bolted the Caloocan City Hall custodial facility unit early Thursday. In a statement, Col. Ismael Yu, PNP spokesperson said, a “metro-wide all-points bulletin” has been raised for all  territorial units to be on the lookout for the detainees, who had been temporarily isolated to undergo confirmatory swab tests after initially testing […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Oct. 23

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Oct. 23: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. All passengers were advised to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled. MIAA said only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the requirements specified by the local government […]

LTFRB to open more routes for PUJs, UV Express units starting Sunday, Oct. 25

(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is opening  more  routes for public transportation starting Sunday, Oct. 25. The LTFRB said apart from the 30 routes for traditional public utility jeepneys, to be opened are 22 routes for UV Express units. These are the additional PUJ routes to be opened based on Memorandum Circular 2020-063: 1. T172 H. Dela Costa II – SM Fairview via Quirino Highway 2. T173 Munoz Market – Quezon Memorial […]

Immigration bureau arrests Czech national wanted for fraud, embezzlement in Prague

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration has arrested a Czech national wanted for fraud and embezzlement in her country. In a statement, bureau commissioner Jaime Morente said 48-year-old Eva Sorelova was nabbed last Thursday at her residence on Coronado Street, in Barangay Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City by virtue of a  mission order issued by the bureau upon the request of the Czech authorities. The bureau said Sorelova was the subject of two arrest warrants issued by […]

PNP, partners hold 6th National Advisory Council Summit

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police and its partners are holding a three-day virtual summit aimed at discussing possible reforms in the PNP for institutionalization. The 6th National Advisory Council Summit started on Wednesday, October 21, and will last until October 23. The theme of this year’s event is  “Rising Together: Building Resilience and Adapting to the New Environment through the Bayanihan Spirit.” According to PNP Chief, Police General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan the summit “comes at […]

Severe Tropical Storm “Pepito” slows down, maintains strength

(Eagle News)–Severe Tropical Storm “Pepito” has  maintained its strength even as it slowed down. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said while no tropical cyclone signal was in effect,light to moderate with at times heavy rains will be experienced over Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, northern Aurora, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Sulu Archipelago, with “Pepito” estimated  based 305 kilometers west of Dagupan City, Pangasinan. “Flooding (including flash floods) […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Oct. 22

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Oct. 22: All flight schedules may be subject to changes. Only passengers with confirmed flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled will be allowed entry into the airport premises, MIAA had said. Domestic flights are allowed subject to the travel requirements of the local government unit that has jurisdiction over the area of destination. Although international […]

Ilang basura at water hyacinth naanod sa Manila Bay white sand beach dahil sa bagyong Pepito

  Ni Madelyn Villar Moratillo Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Dahil sa masamang panahon dulot ng bagyong “Pepito,” sari saring basura ang inanod sa Manila Bay white sand beach. May mga plastik, water hyacinths, mga kahoy at iba pang basura. May mga itim na buhangin rin na inanod at humalo sa dinurog na dolomite. Pero kahit na may mga black sand na makikitang humalo sa dolomite sand, una nang sinabi ng Department of Environment […]

Immigration bureau conducts free swab testing for employees who are close contacts of COVID-19 patients, with COVID-19 symptoms

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration has said it was conducting free COVID-19 swab testing for employees exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms  and those who came in close contact with confirmed Covid-19 patients. In making the announcement, Commissioner Jaime Morente noted that immigration personnel were “one of the most at risk” of contracting COVID-19 as “we are in close contact with numerous people every day in the performance of our duties.” He said the free swab tests  was […]

32 more recoveries reported among police personnel

62 additional COVID-19 cases reported (Eagle News)–Thirty-two more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said with the additional recoveries, the PNP recovery total climbed to 6162 as of Tuesday night. Sixty-two more COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the total to 6830. Of these, PNP data showed 647 were active. The death toll remains at 21 with no additional death reported. PNP Chief Camilo Cascolan has said policemen on modified enhanced community quarantine […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, Oct. 21

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, Oct. 21: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. All passengers were advised to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled. MIAA said only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Restrictions on arrivals in the country remain, but outbound non-essential travel for Filipinos is allowed effective […]

25 more police personnel recover from COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Twenty-five more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said with the additional recoveries, the recovery tally rose to 6130 as of Monday night. Forty-one additional COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the total to 6768. Of these, 617 were active. The death toll remains at 21 with no additional deaths reported. The police continue to man checkpoints and enforce laws amid the COVID-19 pandemic, making them one of the country’s frontliners. PNP […]