The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Monday, Jan. 8, that it is deploying a high-tech communication network to ensure that communication lines are open despite the planned cell phone signal shutdown during this year's traditional Traslacion. PRC / Manila Bulletin In the procession set for Jan. 9,...
ILOILO CITY – A 28-year-old man was killed and 293 individuals were injured by fireworks during the holiday season in Western Visayas. A STALL selling firecrackers in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) Dr. Fritzi Ann Suzette Jeroso-Dequito of the Department of Health-6 Health Promotion Unit said in an...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go said he is confident that the increase in the Department of Health’s (DOH) budget would bode well for the millions of Filipinos this year. The Senate Committee on Health and Demography chairman noted that under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA),...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Sunday, Jan. 7, issued safety guidelines and reminders in anticipation of the large number of devotees at the Quirino Grandstand from Jan. 7 to 9 to witness this year’s Traslacion. PRC / Manila Bulletin PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard...
As his administration strives for a “Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines),” President Marcos on Saturday, Jan. 6, underscored the involvement of Filipinos in becoming “Bagong Pilipino (New Filipino)” themselves for the nation’s change and development. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, Jan. 6, assured that its assets and volunteers are on standby to assist millions of devotees for Traslacion 2024 at the Quiapo Church and Quirino Grandstand from Jan. 7 to 10. PRC / Manila Bulletin The PRC, in a statement, noted that it will dispatch over...
After a three-year break due to the pandemic, the Quiapo Church in Manila, also known as the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene, is all set for the highly anticipated celebration of the Feast of the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene this year. Noel Pabalate / Manila Bulletin In...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it will implement the approved spending appropriations for this year, even if there are legal challenges regarding unprogrammed funds in the Supreme Court. On Wednesday, Jan. 3, the budget department maintained that the unprogrammed funds in the...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said on Wednesday, Jan. 3 that he is targeting to file his petition before the Supreme Court (SC) on the unconstitutionality of the additional P450-billion unprogrammed funds in the 2024 national budget this week. "The target is this week but...
CEBU CITY – The Police Regional Office-7 reported on January 2 that the number of fireworks-related injuries in Central Visayas decreased this holiday season. The Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7) said that the number of firecracker victims dropped by 49 percent. From December 21 to...
TACLOBAN CITY – Fireworks-related injuries in Eastern Visayas tripled this holiday season compared to the same period in 2022. The Department of Health (DOH)-Eastern Visayas said although there has been no mortality, 24 cases were recorded as of Tuesday, January 2, compared to only eight in 2022....
ILOILO CITY – More than 21,000 tourists marked the New Year in world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. The Malay-Boracay Tourism Office said 21,297 tourists were in the country’s most famous beach destination to welcome the year 2024. TOURISTS watch the New Year’s fireworks...
