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The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Jan. 4 confirmed 28 new cases of fireworks-related injuries, bringing the total count to 585.  Photo from DOH Between 12 a.m., Jan. 2 to 6 a.m., Jan. 4, 15 injuries were documented and reported from DOH’s sentinel sites. The report also highlighted...

Despite the repeated warnings and aggressive actions for a safe New Year revelry, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded four fatalities and at least 520 people injured due to firecracker-related incidents and indiscriminate firing across the country. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo...

Police Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), warned all uniformed personnel on breaking his trust that they would not fire their firearms indiscriminately especially during the New Year revelry. Acorda issued the statement as he insisted that there is no need to...

Don't even think about it. (Louis Mornaud/ Unsplash) Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo has called to gun owners to be responsible during their New Year revelry, or else end up injuring someone with stray bullets. “Panawagan natin na maging responsable ang mga gun owners natin dahil ang baril ay...

Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered all police commanders to coordinate with the local government units (LGUs) and other government agencies in ensuring a death-free and injury-free celebration of the New Year. Azurin said he wants to replicate the...