(Eagle News) – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday, April 15, turned over to the Philippine National Police Medical Corps the newly-completed health facility at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. In a statement, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said that the “makeshift hospital at PICC Forum Tent has 294 patient cubicles and 6 nurse stations”, and “will cater to patients with mild to moderate cases of corona virus […]
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PICC forum halls, World Trade Center, Rizal Memorial Coliseum to be set up as COVID-19 facitilities, says DPWH
(Eagle News) – The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Halls, the World Trade Center (WTC) in Pasay City and the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila will soon be converted into facilities for the “treatment and health monitoring of COVID-19 patients.” Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar announced this on Tuesday, March 31. This would be transformed into COVID-19 facilities in at least two weeks, and the construction workers who set this up […]
Comelec official confirms accidental firing incident at PICC
(Eagle News)–An accidental firing incident took place on Monday, May 13, at the Philippine International Convention Center, where the Commission on Elections has convened as the National Board of Canvassers, a Comelec official confirmed. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said the gun was accidentally fired as security personnel changed shifts during the day. He said, however, that no one was reported hurt. He said there was also no damage to property.
Look: US President Trump leaves ASEAN Summit venue in PICC
(video taken by Meanne Corvera, Eagle News Service)
Asean officials convene in Pasay to prepare for November summit
(Eagle News) — High-ranking officials from the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member-states are meeting in Pasay starting today to discuss preparations for the summit next month. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Enrique Manalo chairs the three-day Asean consultative meeting that aims to also serve as a venue for the proposed outcome of the documents that will be released during the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings to be discussed. The meeting will be held at […]
President Duterte says he “won’t tolerate” shooting of children and defenseless people
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, September 26, assured the public that he would “not tolerate” shooting children or defenseless people, and would make sure policemen who did this will be filed criminal charges. Speaking during the 120th anniversary celebration of the Department of Justice, the President said police forces would have to “operate within the bounds of the law.” “You have to operate within the bounds of the law. I will […]
Jesicca Jung first solo fan meeting in Manila!
Fans of Korean American K-Pop sensation Jessica Jung will be glad to hear that she will be holding her first fan meeting in Manila on 25 November 2016 at Plenary Hall, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Having established herself as a fashion designer with her own fashion line, Blanc & Eclare, Jessica is back to her musical roots with the release of her first mini solo album ‘With Love J’, which topped charts in Korea and 9 other countries […]
Malacañang, no worries about China’s absence in World Eco Forum
Malacañang is not worried about China’s decision not to send delegates to the World Eco Forum to be held in May 21-23 at the PICC, saying that the event was organized by the private sector.
MMDA asks motorists to avoid Gil Puyat Avenue and Roxas Boulevard
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is asking motorists to avoid Gil Puyat Avenue and Roxas Boulevard on May 21-23 for the World Eco Forum on East Asia, which will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center or PICC. Two heads of state and more than 600 government and business leaders will from more than 30 countries will attend the said event.





