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Tokyo: The Philippine Airlines (PAL) is actively seeking alternative flights for passengers affected by an emergency landing of its Los Angeles-bound flight at Haneda Airport, Japan. The incident occurred due to smoke detected inside the cabin. According to Philippines News Agency, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced during a press conference that PAL is arranging for the continuation of the passengers’ journey to Los Angeles after the aircraft was unable to proceed with its flight. Flight PR102, which took off from Manila on April 9, was diverted to Haneda Airport following reports of smoke from one of its air conditioning units.

Manila: Mayor Honey Lacuna announced on Thursday the city government’s plan to give birthday cash gifts to senior citizens in lieu of cakes. In a statement, Lacuna said this is in response to the request of a majority of elderly residents during a series of consultations in the city. She said most senior citizens suffer from diabetes or high blood sugar and can no longer enjoy sweets. According to Philippines News Agency, Lacuna is in discussions with Vice Mayor Yul Servo, who is the presiding officer of the City Council, to amend the existing city ordinance related to birthday gifts

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) said 366 police officers have been deployed to assist with the evacuations amid Mt. Kanlaon’s latest unrest. PNP spokesperson, Central Luzon Police chief Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, said Thursday that 90 of these officers are watching over evacuation hubs set up in the municipalities of La Castellana, La Carlota, Bago, and Canlaon City, providing shelter to 9,275 evacuees. According to Philippines News Agency, the rest of the officers are augmenting the pre-emptive evacuation efforts of local government units (LGUs) and disaster response bodies in the affected areas. “Per the coordination of the PNP with

Manila: Second seed Galeries Tower demolished No. 3 Philippine Navy, 80-67, Wednesday night to complete the semifinal cast in the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Invitational at the Enderun Gym. Cindy Resultay led the charge with 27 points, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals, helping the Skyrisers bounce back from their Game 1 loss to the Lady Sailors on April 6. According to Philippines News Agency, Galeries Tower head coach Ai Lebornio expressed relief and pride in the team’s comeback. “Of course, that was our most painful loss, the last game. We really didn’t get anything. It was

Manila: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is boosting the visibility of traffic enforcers in major roads and the conduct of random and surprise inspections on bus terminals as part of its road safety plan for the upcoming Holy Week. According to Philippines News Agency, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II directed all regional directors and other LTO officials to prepare the necessary road safety plans as millions of Filipinos travel to the provinces. Mendoza emphasized proactive measures through increased visibility in major thoroughfares for assistance and law enforcement, along with random and surprise inspections on bus terminals to ensure