Day: March 10, 2025

Manila: Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday expressed strong disapproval over a five-minute power interruption at the terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), insisting on an immediate solution to prevent future occurrences. According to Philippines News Agency, the power outage affected all three NAIA terminals on Sunday. Terminal 1 experienced a disruption at 7:40 a.m. with power resuming at 7:45 a.m., Terminal 2 faced an interruption at 7:24 a.m. with power restored at 7:48 a.m., and Terminal 3 was affected at 8 a.m. with power returning at 8:01 a.m. Dizon emphasized the need for generators to activate within

Iloilo City: The local government has mandated the automatic suspension of face-to-face classes once the heat index reaches 42 degrees Celsius, requiring schools to shift to an alternative delivery mode (ADM). According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Jerry Tre±as signed Executive Order 024 on Sunday evening, implementing the new guidelines and protocols effective Monday amid the anticipated high heat index. “Last year, the threshold for suspension of face-to-face classes and shift to alternative modes of delivery was at 42 degrees Celsius, which corresponds to the danger of the heat index chart,” Tre±as said in his order. “The Iloilo City operations

Iloilo City: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will finance the PHP50-million feasibility study on the proposed New Iloilo North Coast Road and New Iloilo South Coast Road from the Iloilo International Port in this city’s Lapuz district. Iloilo City Lone District Rep. Julienne Baronda announced the funding following a meeting with Transportation Secretary Vivencio Dizon during his visit to Iloilo on March 8. According to Philippines News Agency, these projects aim to enhance accessibility to and from the Iloilo International Port and connect seaports, logistics hubs, and municipalities across the province, as stated by Baronda. Dizon visited Iloilo last Saturday

Catarman: The new Cebu-Catarman route launched by Philippine Airlines (PAL) is anticipated to usher in economic growth for Northern Samar, local officials announced. The route, which began operations on March 4, offers flights every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, departing Mactan International Airport at 9:50 a.m. and arriving in Catarman at 10:55 a.m. The return flight leaves Northern Samar at 11:25 a.m., reaching Cebu an hour later. According to Philippines News Agency, Catarman town Mayor Francisco Aurelio Rosales III highlighted the economic benefits of enhanced accessibility, expressing optimism about attracting more tourists, creating jobs, and stimulating development. In a conversation with

Shariff Aguak: Military and police forces have initiated a manhunt for armed men who were spotted in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, on Sunday night. This situation has led to the evacuation of nearly 200 families from the area. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Col. Roden Orbon, spokesperson for the Army’s 6th Infantry Division, provided details during a radio interview on Monday. Authorities are addressing the situation with seriousness, deploying soldiers from the 33rd Infantry Battalion, along with armored personnel carriers, to the affected areas of Barangays Malingao and Balong in an effort to maintain peace and order. Shariff