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(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Sept. 21: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. All passengers are 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, MIAA earlier said. Domestic flights are allowed but subject to the requirements of the local government unit […]
(Eagle News)–The number of public utility vehicles authorized to ply Metro Manila streets has breached the 69,000 mark, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said. According to the LTFRB, the following is the breakdown of PUVs and the respective number of routes opened: TRADITIONAL PUBLIC UTILITY JEEPNEYS Routes: 206 Authorized units: 17,372 MODERN PUBLIC UTILITY JEEPNEYS Routes: 45 Authorized units: 786 PUBLIC UTILITY BUSES Routes: 34 Authorized units: 3,854 POINT-TO-POINT BUSES Routes: 34 Authorized […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Sept. 20: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA urged passengers to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled. This was as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Metro Manila is under a general community quarantine, which means domestic flights are allowed but […]
(Eagle News)–Moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Metro Manila. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the same conditions are expected in Bataan, Rizal, Pampanga, and Quezon within the next two hours. These conditions, the weather bureau said, are being experienced in Nueva Ecija (Quezon, Santo Domingo, Guimba, Cuyapo, Talugtug), Tarlac(San Manuel, Moncada, Camiling, Bamban, Victoria, Gerona), Zambales (Iba, Candelaria, Masinloc), Cavite (GeneralEmilioAguinaldo, Maragondon, Indang, Naic, TreceMartires, […]
BuCor chief Bantag awaiting swab test results (Eagle News)–Bureau of Corrections spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, the BuCor said this was based on results of a swab test he underwent on Tuesday. Chaclag, BuCor said, has been quarantined since and has been experiencing mild symptoms. “This disclosure (is for) all personnel and staff who might have had interaction with him since last week (and to urge them to) visit […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Sept. 19: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA advised passengers to get confirmation of their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled, noting that 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 […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs on Friday, Sept. 18, said it seized P6.5 million worth of misdeclared luxury bags and shoes at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The bureau said the shipment–which, among others, contained handbag brands such Prada, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Christian Dior, and Valentino in commercial quantities—had been declared as “assorted clothes, shampoo” from Maisons-Alfort, France. It was consigned to a certain Reynaldo Tan in Paircargo Warehouse. “The misdeclaration is an […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government is hiring 2000 contact tracers for Quezon City. In a statement, DILG-QC Director Emmanuel D. Borromeo said applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably an allied medical course or criminology, and “must be skilled in data gathering and/pr assisted in research and documentation.” He said contact tracers should have investigative capability as among the duties of contact tracers include interviewing COVID-19 cases and close contacts […]
(Eagle News)–A portion of Roxas Boulevard in Manila will be closed to motorists on Saturday, Sept. 19. In a statement, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said the temporary closure from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. of the stretch from P. Burgos to Quirino Avenue (both directions) will be to give way to the 35th International Coastal Clean-Up. Motorists are advised to take the following alternate routes: Northbound: On Osmena Highway, make a right at Quirino, […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Sept. 18: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA urged passengers 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 restrictions imposed by the local government unit covering the area […]
DOTr says it is the highest number of running trains on the main line (Eagle News)–The Metro Rail Transit-3 fielded 21 train sets on Wednesday, the most deployed on the main line in MRT-3 history, the Department of Transportation said on Thursday, Sept. 17. According to the DOTr, with the deployment, the waiting time interval between trains was shortened. Passenger capacity was also increased. “This is a product of DOTr and MRT-3’s collaboration to improve the […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police has reported 62 new COVID-19 recoveries among police personnel. With the additional recoveries, the PNP said the total climbed to 3813 as of Wednesday night. Twenty-seven additional COVID-19 cases pushed the tally to 5233. Of these, the PNP said 1404 were active. There were no additional deaths reported, which means the death toll remains at 16. The police are among the country’s frontliners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The PNP has […]
