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DILG eyes zero firecracker-related injuries during the holidays
(FILE) A worker making firecrackers in Bulacan, north of Manila, Philippines on 16 November, 2010. EPA/VAL HANDUMON MANILA, Philippines – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on...
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DOH probes lambanog poisoning incident in Laguna
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said it is now investigating reports of poisoning cases allegedly caused by the ingestion of coconut wine or lambanog in Laguna. DOH data...
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DOH records 2 cases of firecracker-related injuries
MANILA, Philippines – Two individuals were reportedly injured while using firecrackers as the Department of Health (DOH) started its annual tally of fireworks-related injuries during the holiday...
View ArticlePH gov’t ‘not bothered’ by US entry ban on De Lima jailers
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Monday said it is not bothered by a newly-signed law containing a provision banning Philippine government officials from entering the United States if they are...
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State of emergency declared in Laguna town as lambanog poisoning death toll...
MANILA, Philippines – The local government of Rizal town in Laguna on Monday declared a statement of emergency after several individuals were killed and hundreds were rushed to hospitals for alleged...
View Article‘Ursula’ gains strength, more areas under Signal #2 – PAGASA
MANILA, Philippines – State weather agency PAGASA hoisted tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) number 1 over several areas in Luzon and Visayas as severe tropical storm ‘Ursula’ continues to intensify....
View ArticleLIST: Flight cancellations due to Severe Tropical Storm ‘Ursula’
MANILA, Philippines – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines and budget airline Cebu Pacific announced cancellations of several flights for Tuesday (December 24) due to the effect of Typhoon Ursula. These...
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LIST: Mall hours for 2019 holidays
Shopping malls will be adjusting their operating hours in light of the holiday season. If you’re planning to make some last-minute shopping or gift hunting, here’s a quick guide to mall schedules for...
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‘Ursula’ now a typhoon, Signal #3 hoisted over Eastern Visayas
MANILA, Philippines – The weather disturbance located east of the country has developed into a typhoon, state weather service PAGASA said Tuesday afternoon (December 24). As of 1:00 PM, the eye of...
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Lifesaver tips: What to do when someone is choking?
It’s the time of the year when family and friends gather to celebrate the holidays. Reunions and parties abound where everybody can be merry and feast on arrays of scrumptious food. But what if in the...
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12 suspected human trafficking victims rescued at Zamboanga airport
MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday said it has rescued 12 suspected victims of a human trafficking syndicate while they were attempting to leave the country via the...
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NPA will be held liable for ceasefire violations – AFP
Fighters of the New People’s Army-Melito Glor Command (NPA-MGC) gather at an undisclosed location in the mountains of Sierra Madre in Quezon Province, south of Manila, Philippines, 26 December 2018....
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Typhoon Ursula makes landfall over Salcedo, Eastern Samar
MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Ursula has made landfall over Salcedo, Eastern Samar at 4:45 PM today (December 24). According to PAGASA’s 4:00 PM bulletin, the eye of the typhoon was located at 20 km...
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Chinese national arrested, P800-M shabu seized from QC drug sting
MANILA, Philippines – Over P800-million worth of shabu (crystal meth) were seized by authorities in a drug sting in Quezon City early Tuesday, December 24. In a statement, the Philippine Drug...
View ArticleUS may not easily implement ban on officials behind De Lima’s detention – DFA
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin Jr. believes that the US will not easily implement the ban on government officials who were involved in the arrest and...
View ArticlePNP urged to monitor, address rising kidnapping cases involving POGO workers
MANILA, Philippines – A lawmaker urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to closely monitor the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) following the rise of kidnappings and other crimes...
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Over 23,000 passengers stranded in PH ports due to typhoon ‘Ursula’ – PCG
Stranded passengers at the Fast Craft Terminal/Lapuz Wharf were transferred to the evacuation center at Jalandoni Memorial Elementary School. ILOILO CITY DRRMO MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine...
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Firecracker-related injuries reach 19 —DOH
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) reminds the public anew of preventing firecracker-related injuries as the number of victims of firecracker lighting has reached 19 since Saturday...
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‘Ursula’ death toll climbs to 16; state of calamity up in Leyte, Capiz
MANILA, Philippines – Number of fatalities in the aftermath of Typhoon Ursula has already climbed to 16, according to the latest data of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council...
View ArticleBig-time oil price hike looms in January 2020
MANILA, Philippines – The last tranche of excise tax on fuel will take effect from January to April next year. This means that the price of gasoline will have an additional P1.12/L; additional P1.68/L...
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