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Lifesaver: How to treat fireworks-related burns and injuries
MANILA, Philippines – The government has been calling on the public to ditch fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices for safer noise-maker alternatives to avoid any injuries during the celebration of...
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AFP confident of strong security in Mindanao after martial law lapses
MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday expressed confidence that strong security is in place in Mindanao as the martial law in the region lapses on New Year’s eve....
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UNTV Rescue team responds to 2 road mishaps during New Year’s eve in Pampanga
UNTV Rescue units in Pampanga provided first aid to individuals who got injured in two separate road accidents that occurred during the new year’s eve. The first accident, which involved a pedestrian...
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PNP, optimistic peace and order condition will improve as Martial Law in...
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) expressed optimism that peace and order in Mindanao will further improve even after Martial Law in the region expired at midnight last night...
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PNP releases record-breaking report of incidents, arrests in New Year revelry
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police-Public Information Office (PNP-PIO) released on Wednesday (January 1) a record-breaking report on New Year’s Eve related incidents, as well as the...
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Number of firecracker-related injuries recorded in 2020 revelry decreases — DOH
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III considers their campaign banning the use of firecrackers in the New Year revelry a success. This, after the department on...
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DENR urges public to wear face masks due to air pollution from fireworks
The Department of the Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) advises the public to wear face masks due to the air pollution brought by fireworks. According to the DENR, there is still a high level...
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Fire reduces around 100 houses in Quezon City to ashes
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Around 100 houses were reduced to ashes as fire razed Barangay Vasra in Quezon City an hour before the turning of the new year. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the...
View ArticleAmid festivities, televangelist urges public to think of the poor
There isn’t much darkness during the night of festivities as lights of various color illuminate every street and city parks. Crowds gather with their loved ones to celebrate the holidays, it was very...
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Fireworks injuries rise to 288 – DOH
A 19-year-old Filipina injured from firecrackers arrives at the East Avenue Medical in Quezon City during the holiday revelries on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. MANILA, Philippines – The number of...
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DENR to push for more sanitary landfills to solve PH garbage problems
A Filipino scavenger carries a sack full of reusable materials at a garbage dumpsite in Quezon City, east of Manila, Philippines, 17 April 2009. EPA-EFE/FRANCIS R. MALASIG MANILA, Philippines – The...
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BFP records zero firecracker-related fires in 2020 revelry
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has recorded a zero firecracker-related fire in the country during the New Year revelry. This is contrary to the period December 31, 2018 to...
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DFA, lawmakers express dismay over lack of protection for OFWs in Kuwait
(FILE) Filipino household workers who were repatriated from Kuwait arrive at Manila’s international airport, Philippines, 21 February 2018. EPA-EFE/FRANCIS R. MALASIG MANILA, Philippines — The...
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Police arrest Daulah Islamiyah member in Quezon City
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Police authorities on Wednesday (Jan. 1) arrested an alleged member of the terrorist group Daulah Islamiyah in North Fairview, Quezon City. The suspect, Datu Omar Palte,...
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New AFP chief to focus on ending insurgency, promote localized peace talks
LtGen. Felimon Santos, Jr. MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has selected a new chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the person of LtGen. Felimon Santos, Jr., head...
View ArticleDILG tells LGUs to hasten processing of permits for water projects
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday urged all local government units to hasten the processing of necessary permits for water-related projects...
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Incoming AFP Chief ensures tighter security in Mindanao despite Martial Law...
MANILA, Philippines — Incoming Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff LtGen. Felimon Santos, Jr. believes that the people in Mindanao have welcomed the change that the termination of...
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DILG asks SC to probe incident of judge who helped release drunk cab driver
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday called on the Supreme Court to investigate an incident involving a local judge who allegedly helped a...
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Gamboa remains as PNP OIC with Año’s supervision
PNP officer-in-charge PLtGen. Archie Gamboa MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge PLtGen. Archie Gamboa on Thursday (Jan.2) clarified that he will remain to...
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Beep cards now at P30
MANILA, Philippines – Stored value cards or ‘beep cards’ now cost ₱30, according to the latest announcement of the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) on Thursday (January 2). The P10 price hike on...
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