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DOH: Firework-related injuries drop 42% during New Year celebrations

Manila, Jan. 1 -- Firework-related injuries recorded during the New Year celebrations declined this year, with the Department of Health (DOH) reporting 235 cases from Dec. 21, 2025, to 4 a.m. of Jan. ... Read More


Less red tape, faster aid: DMW caps 2025 with expanded OFW protection

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) closed 2025 with an unprecedented reach in protecting and assisting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), combining digital innovation, crisis res... Read More


PNP vows smarter, faster, more responsive police ops in 2026

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday committed to further enhancing its operations in 2026 to meet the needs of communities. "We also commit to Enhanced Managing Police ... Read More


PCG reports no stranded port passengers nationwide on New Year's Day

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported zero stranded passengers in all ports nationwide on the first day of 2026, signaling smooth sea travel operations during the New Year holida... Read More


DOLE posts 98.07% labor case disposition rate in 2025

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has resolved labor disputes early and fairly, keeping workplaces productive and peaceful. In a statement Thursday, it reported that lab... Read More


Anti-carnapping op leads to P1.1-B smuggled cigs haul in Batangas

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) will conduct a thorough investigation into the PHP1.1 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes discovered during an anti-carnapping operation in Bata... Read More


No more truck congestion at San Juanico Bridge bypass ports - PPA

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Thursday reported a marked improvement in vehicle movement and logistics efficiency in ports near the San Juanico Bridge following interventio... Read More


Emulate Virgin Mary's virtues, prelates urge faithful

Manila, Jan. 1 -- Catholic Church officials reminded the faithful to be inspired by the virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In separate New Year's messages, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula ... Read More


PNP: Casualties reported but New Year celebrations generally peaceful

Manila, Jan. 1 -- New Year celebrations nationwide were generally peaceful, with no fatalities and no major crimes reported, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday. However, the PNP recor... Read More


DA urges Congress to fast-track reforms, agri modernization

Manila, Jan. 1 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has urged Congress to accelerate the passage of long-pending measures and overhaul outdated institutions to revive a farm sector weighe... Read More