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MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Aug. 27

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, Aug. 27: 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 entry into the airport premises. Restrictions on international travel remain in place until lifted by the government, the Bureau of Immigration said. Domestic […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, Aug. 26

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Wednesday, Aug. 26: Flight schedules may be subject to changes, MIAA said. MIAA also advised the public 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 under the general community quarantine. The Bureau of Immigration said  […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, Aug. 25

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, Aug. 25: 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, MIAA had said, would be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flights are allowed with Metro Manila under a general community quarantine. Restrictions on […]

Palace: No gov’t initiative to impose toll fees on Edsa

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Monday, Aug. 24, denied the government was pushing for the imposition of toll fees on Edsa. “Wala pong ganung initiative sa pamahalaan ni Presidente (Rodrigo) Duterte,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. According to Roque, if there was any proposal to that effect, “ibang Presidente po iyon.” Roque echoed the statement of the Department of Transportation on Friday, days after a news report quoted Transportation Road Sector Consultant Assistant Secretary […]

DOTr to require contactless transactions at tollways

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation will soon be requiring cashless or contactless transactions at tollways. In a statement, the DOTr said  Transportation Secretary Art Tugade has signed Department Order 2020-012, which directed concerned agencies of the DOTr  to formulate new processes and procedures within three  months to ensure the smooth implementation of the new policy. The DOTr said the move “would complement other health protocols now being enforced by the government, such as physical distancing, […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Aug. 24

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Aug. 24: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA urged passengers to get confirmation of their flights on the same day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flights are now allowed with Metro Manila under a general community quarantine until Aug. 31. […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Aug. 23

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Aug. 23: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA earlier said passengers should get confirmation of their flights on the same day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Many airlines have resumed their domestic flight operations, with Metro Manila now under a general community […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Aug. 22

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Aug. 22: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Passengers were advised to get confirmation of their flights as only those with the confirmation on the day the trips are supposed to be scheduled will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flight operations are allowed under a general community quarantine subject to local government guidelines. Restrictions on […]

DOTr denies proposing construction of toll road on Edsa

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has denied it was proposing the establishment of a toll road along Edsa. The agency issued the statement, following a media report quoting Transportation Road Sector Consultant Assistant Secretary Bert Suansing as saying the government was planning to implement a toll fee system along the major thoroughfare. In a statement on Friday, Aug. 21, the DOTr said the toll road along Edsa was an “idea” or “concept” suggested by “various […]

Thunderstorm advisory raised over M. Manila, other areas

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cavite and Rizal are also experiencing moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds. The same conditions are also being experienced in Oriental Mindoro (Bulalacao, Mansalay, Roxas, Bongabong, Bansud). PAGASA said these  may persist within one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. The weather bureau said the same […]

PNP reports 55 more COVID-19 cases among police personnel

(Eagle News) — Fifty-five more COVID-19 cases among police personnel have been recorded, bringing the total to 3153. The Philippine National Police said the data was as of Thursday night. Fifteen deaths have so far been reported, after one death was added to the tally on the same day. According to the PNP, recoveries rose to 2283 from the 2258 reported on Wednesday night. Suspected cases have reached 2546, while probable cases are at 751. […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Aug. 21

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, Aug. 21: 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. Metro Manila is under a general community quarantine, which means domestic flight operations are allowed. Restrictions on international […]