Philippine News Agency

Envoy: Philippines-India direct flights seen this 2025

January 31, 2025 1:38 am

The much-anticipated direct flights between India and the Philippines are expected to start this year.

New Year peaceful in Northern Mindanao; illegal firecrackers destroyed

January 01, 2025 2:06 pm

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Police Regional Office-10 said the New Year’s celebration in Northern Mindanao was generally peaceful as several stations destroyed illegal firecrackers from unscrupulous sellers.

DOH records 25 fireworks injuries in Cordillera

January 01, 2025 8:16 am

BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) in the Cordillera region reported 25 cases of fireworks-related injuries as of Jan. 1, with most victims being minors who improvised “boga” to produce loud sounds.

1 dead, 5 hurt in New Year's Eve grenade blast in North Cotabato carnival

January 01, 2025 3:35 am

MATALAM, North Cotabato – A grenade explosion inside a carnival here left one dead and about five others injured minutes before the New Year on Tuesday night, Dec. 31.

Price freeze in Biliran as defective bridge limits supply flow

December 31, 2024 1:04 pm

TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry has implemented a price freeze in Biliran province to prevent a surge in the cost of basic goods following restrictions in the Biliran Bridge's capacity.