Metro

90 more police personnel recover from COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Ninety additional police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said with the new recoveries, the tally is now at 4500. Thirty-seven additional COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the PNP COVID-19 total to 5,705. Of these, the PNP said 1188 were active. No additional deaths were reported, which means the death toll remains at 17. The police remain as one of the country’s frontliners amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as they man quarantine checkpoints […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Sept. 27

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Sept. 27: Flight schedules may be subject to changes at any given time. Passengers were advised to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed but travelers need to abide by the requirements of the […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Sept. 26

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Sept. 26: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Passengers were advised to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the requirements of the local government unit covering the area of […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Sept. 25

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Sept. 25: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA said passengers should get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled. MIAA said only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed with Metro Manila under a general community quarantine supposedly until the end […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Sept. 24

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Sept. 24:       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 as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the requirements of the local government unit […]

In photos: Manila Bay’s white sand beach wows locals and tourists alike

(Eagle News) — The Manila Bay Beach has social media buzzing as both locals and tourists have visited the white sand strip in the Philippine capital’s famous bay known for its dazzling sunsets. Locals and tourists flocked to the white sand beach of Manila Bay in its brief weekend public opening. It has since been the subject of vloggers as they raved about the new attraction in Manila. The Manila Bay beach area was closed […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, Sept. 23

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, Sept. 23: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Only those with confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled will be allowed entry into the airport premises, MIAA said. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the requirements of the local government unit covering the area of jurisdiction. The Palace has said a […]

Immigration bureau announces new COVID-19 quarantine facility for PDLs

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration on Tuesday, Sept. 22, announced the opening of a quarantine facility for persons deprived of liberty inside the New Bilibid Prison compound in Muntinlupa. In a statement, Bureau of Immigration Warden Facility (BIWF) Chief Remiecar Caguiron said the bureau Ligtas Covid Centre, which was established in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross, will cater particularly to COVID-19-positive PDLS with mild to moderate symptoms. “In the […]

MRT-3 fields record-high 22 train sets

(Eagle News)–The Metro Rail Transit-3 has deployed 22 train sets to its main line, reportedly a first in its history. The MRT-3 said with the deployment of the trains, it broke its own record it set on Sept. 16, when it fielded  21 trains. “The increase of running train sets is a main priority of the DOTr and MRT-3 to give our passengers the best and most efficient service they can experience,” MRT-3 Director for […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, Sept. 22

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, Sept. 22: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA said passengers should get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the requirements of the local government unit that has jurisdiction over […]

PNP chief Cascolan: Police, public to blame for health protocol violations at Manila Bay over the weekend

(Eagle News) — The police are not the only ones to blame for the massive crowd that gathered at Manila Bay over the weekend. This is according to Philippine National Police Chief, Police General Camilo Cascolan, who has since relieved  Police Lieutenant Colonel Ariel Caramoan, chief of the Ermita police that has jurisdiction over the area, over the incident that saw health protocols on social distancing and the wearing of face masks and shields, violated. […]

BuCor chief Bantag tests positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Bureau of Corrections Director-General Gerald Bantag has tested positive for COVID-19. The confirmation came two days after the BuCor announced its spokesperson, Gabriel Chaclag, tested positive for the virus. The bureau earlier said Chaclag’s results were based on a swab test he took on Tuesday, Sept. 15. BuCor said Chaclag has been in quarantine since, and has been experiencing mild symptoms. Earlier, two of Bantag’s close-in staff members also tested positive for […]