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(Eagle News)–Sixty-four additional COVID-19 cases have been reported among police personnel in one day. The Philippine National Police said with the additional cases, the total COVID-19 cases within the PNP rises to 4068 as of Sunday night. No additional deaths have been reported, which means the tally remains at 16. Fifty-four new recoveries have been reported, bringing the total to 2806. Suspect cases are at 2960, while probable cases are at 718. The police are […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Aug. 31: 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 as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flights resumed after Metro Manila was placed under a general community quarantine. The Bureau of Immigration said […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard is deploying K-9 teams to the Light Rail Transit 1. In a statement, the PCG said Commandant Admiral George Ursabia Jr. gave the order in light of the Jolo blasts that claimed at least 15 people as the country continues its fight against COVID-19. Authorities have said the Abu Sayyaf Group was responsible for the blasts, which also hurt at least 75 others. The PCG said the deployment was also […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases among police personnel breached the 4000 mark on Saturday night after the Philippine National Police reported 103 additional cases. According to the PNP, with the addition, the number of COVID-19 cases within their ranks rises to 4004. No additional death was reported, which means fatalities remain at 16. The PNP said recoveries have reached 2752, with the additional 45 included. Suspect cases are at 2947, while probable cases are at 670.
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Aug. 30: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. Passengers were advised to get confirmation of their flights on the same day they are supposed to be scheduled. MIAA had said only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed with Metro Manila under a general community quarantine. The […]
(Eagle News)–The Quezon City government has launched a telemedicine system to address the needs of COVID-19 patients. In a statement, the local government said with the QC COVID Telemed program launched in partnership with the Department of Health, patients who are undergoing home quarantine or admitted in the city’s HOPE community-caring facilities can consult their doctors without having to personally meet them. The DOH donated 15 laptops and desktops for the program. These will be […]
(Eagle News)–Thirty-six million pesos worth of smuggled cigarettes have been seized at the port of Manila recently, the Bureau of Customs said. The bureau said the fake cigarettes were seized from a 40-footer container on Aug. 28. The shipment arrived on Aug. 25, and was declared as cable connectors. The bureau said a pre-lodgement control order (PLCO) was issued against the shipment consigned to Trendlink Home Source Inc. on August 27 following a tip. After […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Aug. 29: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA said all passengers should confirm 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. Metro Manila remains under a general community quarantine which means domestic flights are allowed. The Bureau of Immigration has […]
(Eagle News) — Eighty-two more police personnel tested positive for COVID-19, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, as of Thursday night, COVID-19 cases within the organization rose to 3751, from the 3669 reported on Wednesday night. No additional deaths were reported, which means the total remains at 16. Three more recoveries were added to the PNP tally, pushing it up to 2629. The PNP said suspect cases are at 2908, and probable […]
(Eagle News)–Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Aug. 28: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA advised passengers to confirm 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. Metro Manila is expected to be a general community quarantine until Aug. 31. That means domestic flights are allowed. Restrictions […]
(Eagle News)–Seventy-eight immigration personnel have tested positive for COVID-19. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said that of the 78, 29 have already recovered and one was admitted to the hospital. He said 44 employees who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms are currently housed in quarantine facilities while awaiting recovery or undergoing treatment. Dr. Marites Ambray, bureau medical section chief, said another 76 employees were initially asked to undergo isolation and home quarantine after being identified […]
(Eagle News)–Authorities have seized P8.8-million worth of smuggled items from the port of Manila, the Bureau of Customs said. In a statement, the bureau said the shipment, which arrived on June 20 from China, was intercepted on Aug. 26, following a tip. An alert order had been issued against it on July 7. The bureau said the shipment had been declared as a luggage trolly and a toothpaste holder, but a check showed it contained […]
