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(Eagle News)–AirAsia will resume its domestic flight operations on June 5 instead. The airline had said domestic flights would resume on June 3 following Metro Manila’s transition to a general community quarantine, but the Civil Aviation Board later ordered airlines to stop domestic flight operations in the meantime as the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases had yet to approve domestic air routes. According to AirAsia, the “new resumption date is […]
(Eagle News)–The Pasig government has temporarily closed the Sto. Tomas barangay hall after a barangay official tested positive for COVID-19. According to Mayor Vico Sotto, the temporary closure is to allow barangay officials and employees to quarantine themselves. “Ipapa-PCR test din natin ang lahat ng mga ‘close contacts’ nung nag-positive. (Higit pa ito sa DOH protocol, pero gusto nating makasiguro),” he added. Those who need to get a barangay clearance or who have urgent concerns […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Wednesday, June 3: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said domestic flights are allowed in general community quarantine areas for as long as there is approval from the concerned local government unit. The Bureau of Immigration has said its operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport are still downscaled […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has so far received and responded to 304 inquiries and complaints coursed through its hotline. In a statement, the PNP said this was only in a span of two days, since it launched Helpline 16677 to help members of the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ” The hotline is a quick response mechanism to assure the public that the PNP is ready to assist them at all times […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation announced the addition of two bus routes to help commuters amid the general community quarantine in place. In a statement, the DOTr said the following routes will be operational starting today, June 2: Route 5, Angat-Quezon Ave. Route 28, Dasmariñas-NCR *Number of authorized units: 151 For route 5, the number of authorized units was 510. Over 100, or 151 bus units, are allowed to ply route 28. It is unclear, […]
Charges to be filed vs individuals behind claims, PNP chief Gamboa says (Eagle News)–Over 1000 claims from the Philippine National Pension fund have been found to be fraudulent, the PNP reported on Monday, June 1. PNP chief Archie Gamboa said cases will be filed against the individuals behind the 1027 claims, which came to light after he ordered a nationwide accounting of PNP pensioners that started in February. Gamboa issued the order to 18 regional […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was for Tuesday, June 2: Several airlines have announced the resumption of their domestic flights following Metro Manila’s shift to a general community quarantine. The Civil Aviation Board on Sunday, however, said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has yet to approve the proposed air routes. The Bureau of Immigration has said […]
(Eagle News) — The Navotas government has announced its truck ban policies, as Metro Manila shifts to a general community quarantine on Monday, June 1. According to the local government, a total truck ban or a ban 24/7 will be implemented along Lapu-Lapu Avenue and San Rafael Village. Businesses located along these streets are exempted from the total truck ban. According to the local government, a “limited truck ban,”on the other hand, shall be imposed […]
(Eagle News) – The Quezon City government will launch a new system to allow for the online submission of applications for building permits and business licenses, the local government announced on Sunday, May 31. This is to limit face to face interactions between citizens and city hall employees, in compliance with social distancing protocols. Margarita Santos, head of the city’s Business Permit and Licensing Division (BPLD), said that they are implementing a strict policy against […]
(Eagle News) — Former senator and actor Ramon Revilla Sr. is now in stable condition. His grandson, Cavite Vice Gov. Jolo Revilla, made the announcement on Facebook on Monday, June 1, a day after his grandfather was rushed to the hospital. Senator Bong Revilla had said he rushed his 93-year-old father to the hospital on Sunday, around 6 p.m., after he had difficulty breathing and was “somewhat unresponsive.” Earlier on Monday, the senator said his […]
Trains to run at 40 kph instead of the usual 30 kph (Eagle News) – Nineteen MRT-3 trains with faster operating speeds are will be used starting today, June 1, as Metro Manila eases into general community quarantine (GCQ). “Ang gagamitin na tren sa Lunes ay hindi na 14 o 15. Ang gagamitin ay 19 na tren. Sa ganitong pamamaraan, madadagdagan ang biyahe at madadagdagan ang mga mananakay bagamat limited capacity,” Department of Transportation […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police on Monday, June 1, said it no longer had severe COVID-19 cases among its infected personnel. PNP Chief Archie Gamboa said all active 247 cases are either under home quarantine (18) or are in quarantine facilities (129) for mild to moderate cases as of Sunday, 6 a.m. “As of yesterday, we have posted a recovery rate of 51.9% of the total 315 confirmed cases among PNP personnel, 163 of whom […]
