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(Eagle News)–Tricycles are allowed to ply Quezon City roads during the modified enhanced community quarantine but only during selected hours. Based on the localized guidelines signed by Mayor Joy Belmonte, apart from tricycles, pedicabs and e-trikes shall be in operation only from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Not all of these vehicles will be allowed to ply the roads at one time as based on the guidelines, all tricycle associations, pedicab associations and e-trikes shall […]
SINGAPORE (AFP) — Singapore Airlines reported an annual loss of almost $150 million Thursday, driven by the collapse in air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and the latest sign of the outbreak’s devastating impact on the aviation sector. The airline group — which includes subsidiaries SilkAir and Scoo — suffered a net loss of Sg$212 million (US$148 million) for the financial year that ended on March 31, compared to a profit of Sg$683 […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and Bataan too within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said. Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes as […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes as “Ambo” slightly accelerates while maintaining its strength. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of the tropical depression was estimated based 210 km northwest of Calayan, Cagayan or 185 km west of Basco, Batanes. It is packing maximum winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph, and moving north at 20 kph. […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Manila’s malls set air conditioners to warm and switched off free wifi to stop people lingering as many of them cautiously reopened on Saturday, after a two-month lockdown that brought the sprawling hubs of community life to a halt. Just a trickle of customers showed up at the huge commercial centres in the Philippine capital, which usually attract millions of people each day and often contain churches, restaurants, gyms and […]
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — Spraying disinfectant on the streets, as practised in some countries, does not eliminate the new coronavirus and even poses a health risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Saturday. In a document on cleaning and disinfecting surfaces as part of the response to the virus, the WHO says spraying can be ineffective. “Spraying or fumigation of outdoor spaces, such as streets or marketplaces, is… not recommended to kill the […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Sultan Kudarat early Sunday, May 17. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 4:32 a.m., had its epicenter 14 kilometers southeast of Columbio. It had a depth of 14 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity II – Malungon, Sarangani Intensity I – Tupi & Koronadal City, South Cotabato No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) – No major untoward incident was reported during the first day of the transition to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ), the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Saturday, May 16. “The first day of transition to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine and General Community Quarantine went ahead smoothly and orderly”, the PNP said in a statement. Instead, the PNP is concerned with challenges on the enforcement of quarantine […]
(Eagle News)–Tricycles can start plying Pasig roads on Monday, May 18. The Pasig City government said this was after the Department of the Interior and Local Government approved the city’s guidelines for the same. Under the guidelines presented by the national government last week, public transportation is still banned in areas under a modified enhanced community quarantine such as Pasig. Tricycles may, however, be used but subject to rules approved by the DILG and the […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds are expected over Davao del Sur, Sarangani, and North Cotabato within the next 1 to 2 hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Las Nieves in Agusan del Norte; Bayugan, Esperanza, Prosperidad, Trento in Agusan del Sur; Tarragona, Mati City, Gov. Generoso […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Ambo” remains almost stationary over the Luzon Strait and is forecast to weaken into a low pressure area in the next 12 to 24 hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Batanes and Babuyan Islands with the center of “Ambo” estimated 125 km west northwest of Calayan, Cagayan. It is packing maximum winds of up to 45 kph near the center and gustiness […]
(Eagle News)–Thirteen volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Taal in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquakes were “associated mainly with rock-fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” “Weak steaming or fumarolic activity rising 100 to 300 meters high ” was observed from vents on the main crater and fissure vents along the Daang Kastila Trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that at alert level 1, “sudden steam-driven or phreatic […]
