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32 firecracker-related injuries recorded by DOH

Three days before New Year's Eve, a total of 32 cases of firecracker-related injuries have been recorded by the Department of Health (DOH).

FDA approves emergency use of Covid-19 bivalent shots

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of the bivalent coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine, said to be an "updated" booster shot against the Omicron variant.

Edu Punay named DSWD OIC

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated Eduardo Punay as officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Malacañang announced on Tuesday.

 ‘Exhibit for peace’ showcases artworks of 35 E. Visayas artists

By Sarwell Meniano and Roel Amazona | Philippine News Agency   Local artists in Eastern Visayas have expressed their condemnation of the 54 years of the armed struggle of the Communist Party of...

PBBM keen on more ecozone dev’ts; OKs P91-B ecozone projects

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is optimistic on approving ecozone projects in the coming years as President Ferdinand R. Marcos targets ecozone development as a catalyst for growth in the country.

Quezon City bans use of firecrackers, fireworks by private household

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Saturday, Dec. 24, issued an Executive Order (EO) banning private households from using firecrackers and staging their own fireworks displays for New Year's eve celebration.

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