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MMDA Advisory: Roads Closed during Papal Visit
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday announced the closure of several roads during Pope Francis’ visit later this week. January 15, Thursday When the Pope arrives at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City on Thursday afternoon, the following roads around the area will be closed starting 3 p.m.: Principal…
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Usual Safety Hazards and Security Threats on Papal Visit 2015
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Although officials from the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said in earlier reports that they have not seen any imminent or direct threat on the incoming visit of Pope Francis on January 15-19, security consultancy expert and SecurityMatters’ editor-in-chief Ace Esmeralda said there…
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No Damage to Luzon Grid from Sunday’s 6.0-Magnitude Quake –NGCP
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Sunday’s predawn magnitude-6.0 quake did not do any damage to the Luzon power grid, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said. On its Twitter page, the NGCP said its power transmission services remained normal despite the earthquake and that there were no power interruptions reported. “The Luzon grid remains…
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One Killed, 19 Others Injured in Bilibid Grenade Blast
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An explosion rocked the maximum security compound of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Thursday morning, killing one inmate and injuring 19 others. Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) director Franklin Jesus Bucayu said the grenade explosion occurred at 9:55 a.m.. NBP Superintendent Richard Schwarzkopf Jr. said the grenade, which was initially identified…
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Cancelled Flights during Papal Visit
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Domestic and international flights will be cancelled during Pope Francis’ visit to Manila as Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said there will be limited operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on January 15, 17, and 19. Philippine Airlines Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced the cancellation of a total…
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Cebu Pacific Faces “Full Range” of Sanctions –DOTC
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The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) said Tuesday that Cebu Pacific Air faces “full range” of sanctions – from fines to revocation of its franchise – due to the inexcusable number of delayed flights and high absenteeism among its staff during the holiday rush. In a statement, Transportation Secretary…
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Procession Route, Road Closures, Alternate Routes for Black Nazarene Procession
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The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Monday the procession route of the Feast of the Black Nazarene and the alternate routes motorists can take to avoid heavy traffic on January 9. The ‘Traslacion’ or the transfer of the Black Nazarene will start at 7 a.m. from the Quirino…
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BIFF Attacks Two Army Detachments; One Soldier Killed
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An undetermined number of alleged Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) waged separate attacks in two army detachments in Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao before dawn on Saturday, killing a soldier and wounding three others, various reports said. Capt. Joan Petinglay, 6th Infantry Division spokesperson told ABS-CBN News that members of the…
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