Metro

COVID-19 cases in Manila climb to 272

(Eagle News) – The Manila Health Department (MHD) reported six new cases of coronavirus in the city, bringing the total number of cases to 272. As of latest count, the city has 36 deaths and 24 recoveries, with 487 persons under investigation for the disease. Majority of the COVID-19 cases were recorded in Sampaloc (71 cases) which covers the university belt area, followed by Tondo 2 (31 cases), Sta. Cruz (26 cases), Tondo 1 (31 […]

Magnolia offers fresh chicken delivery for communities affected by quarantine

  In this time of lockdowns and self-quarantine, fresh chicken delivered in your villages or near your homes is the ideal. Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, a popular fresh chicken brand is starting to do just that. Magnolia Chicken announced that it has started to roll out its “Bayanihan Selling activity to bring chicken supply closer to the consumers” during the enhanced community quarantine. It partnered with netizens who are leaders in their communities […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights as of Thursday, April 9

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was as of Thursday, April 9: The flight schedules, MIAA said, may be subject to changes “at any given time.” Earlier, several airlines cancelled their international and domestic flights until April 30, following the extension of the enhanced community quarantine. The Philippines has so far confirmed over 3000 COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 cases in QC reach 670: DOH

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Quezon City has climbed to 670. The local government said based on recent data from the Department of Health, of the figure, 557 has been confirmed by the Quezon City Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit. “Dumadaan sa validation ng CESU, health center staff at mga opisyal ng barangay ang datos na mula sa DOH para masiguro na lahat ay residente ng ating lungsod,” the QC government […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted 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 apart from Metro Manila, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Quezon, Pampanga and Tarlac will have moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds in the next two hours. PAGASA said so far, these conditions are being experienced in San Jose del Monte and Santa Maria in Bulacan; and in Santa Cruz and […]

Las Piñas confirms 50 COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas has reached 50. The local government said of the 50 as of Wednesday, April 8, one each was from Almanza Uno, Barangay Daniel Fajardo, and Barangay Elias Aldana; two each from Manuyo Uno, Pamplona Tres, Pulanglupa Uno, Pulanglupa Dos, and Talon Uno; three each from Talon Kuwatro and Pamplona Uno; four each from Pamplona Dos and Zapote; five each from Manuyo Dos and Pilar; […]

COVID-19 cases in QC reach 625: DOH

  (Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Quezon City has reached 625. According to the local government, of the 625 based on Department of Health data, 550 were validated by the Quezon City Epidemiology Surveillance Unit. Twenty-six have so far recovered while 34 have died. Eighty-five patients are under investigation while 510 are under monitoring. The Philippines has so far recorded over 3000 COVID-19 cases.

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights. MIAA said the list was as of Wednesday, April 8: Flight schedules, MIAA said, may be subject to changes. In such cases, passengers were advised to coordinate with their respective airlines. The enhanced community quarantine in Luzon has been extended to April 30.

PAL cancels all domestic, international flights until April 30

(Eagle News)–Philippine Airlines has cancelled all its domestic and international flights until April 30. According to PAL, the cancellation was due to the extended enhanced community quarantine announced by the government on Monday, April 6. “We plan to resume flying by May 1, if the situation allows,” PAL said. Affected passengers may make conversions to their travel vouchers, rebook or reroute or refund. Processing of the requests of those affected due to the cancellation of […]

AirAsia cancels domestic, international flights until April 30

(Eagle News) — Budget carrier AirAsia is canceling all its international and domestic flights until April 30. According to AirAsia, all affected passengers “will be promptly notified via email or SMS.” The airline also encouraged guests to update their contact details using the “My Bookings” feature on airasia.com to ensure that they receive timely notifications. Guests with existing flight bookings made on or before March 22 with a departure date until May 31 will be able […]

IATF: Limited work on rail projects can resume but subject to guidelines

(Eagle News)–The Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the resumption of Metro Rail Transit 3 maintenance work and limited work on railroad projects amid the enhanced community quarantine. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles the resumption of the work was provided only skeletal staff would be used. On-site or near-site accommodations should also be provided for the workers, or point-to-point shuttle services, and a regular disinfection of workplaces, shuttles, and accommodations […]

QC residents required to wear face masks in public under new EO

(Eagle News)–Quezon City residents are now required to wear face masks or other improvised ones when in public. This was announced by Mayor Joy Belmonte, after Interior Secretary Eduardo Año urged local government units to pass their own measures mandating their use to help in efforts to ensure a slowdown of the COVID-19 virus. Under Executive Order No. 25, Series of 2020,  residents are required to wear “surgical masks, medical masks, industrial masks, earloop masks, […]