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CAAP Inaugurates Upgraded Air Traffic System
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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Tuesday inaugurated its P159.9-million Eurocat air traffic management system, replacing the outdated system it has been using since 1996. The state-of-the-art system upgrade features a computerized air traffic control and management solution that control en route, over flights, arriving, and departing…
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5.5-Magnitude Quake Hits Sultan Kudarat
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A 5.5 magnitude quake shook Sultan Kudarat in Mindanao early Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The earthquake happened at 4:33 a.m., with its epicenter located at 70 kilometers southwest of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat. It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 620 kilometers.…
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Eight Killed as Wall Collapses in Bulacan Warehouse
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Eight people were confirmed dead when a wall of a warehouse building being constructed in Brgy. Ilang-ilang, Guiguinto, Bulacan collapsed Monday afternoon. According to an Inquirer.net report, seven of the fatalities were construction workers who were resting in the barracks when the warehouse’s north wall collapsed at around 3:30 p.m.…
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Protecting Pope Francis
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In a few hours from now, Pope Francis will land here in the Philippines to begin his 4-day visit to this predominantly Catholic nation. It will be the fourth time that the head of the Catholic Church will visit the Philippines. Pope Paul VI first visited in 1970 followed by…
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Nine Manila Streets Declared No-Parking Zones from Jan. 12-20
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Manila traffic officials announced Monday that a no-parking rule will be in effect in nine city roads to clear vehicular and pedestrian traffic along streets affected or near the papal visit routes. Among these roads are: Kalaw (left and right portions) Quirino Avenue Vito Cruz streets Taft Avenue Leon Guinto…
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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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