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EO, DOH initiative seen to reduce firecracker injuries in years ahead

MANILA -- The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on Saturday, a day before the New Year's eve, expressed optimism on the reduced cases of firecracker-related injuries for 2018 and the years ahead. This,...

30 percent of Marawi City cleared of explosives: AFP

MANILA -- Some 30 percent of Marawi City's war-torn areas have been cleared of unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices left by ISIS-inspired terrorist groups, the Armed Forces of the Philippines...

Vendors hopeful despite low sales

MANILA – As preparations for New Year are already in full swing, business remains slow for some vendors in Commonwealth, Quezon City. “Media Noche” dinner is a big thing for typical Filipino families,...

Palace happy with SWS poll showing Filipinos have high hopes for 2018

MANILA -- Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Saturday welcomed the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey saying almost all Filipinos "have high hopes" for 2018. "Indeed, there are reasons to be hopeful," he...

PCSO gives ambulance to ‘Vinta’-hit Lanao del Norte

MANILA -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) heeded the call of President Rodrigo Duterte to immediately provide an ambulance unit to Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, after it was wiped out...

Palace reminds public of firecracker law

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Saturday, December 30, urged the public to observe the law on firecrackers this coming New Year celebration. Executive Order 28, signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on...

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