Department of Health The Department of Health (DOH) has reported nearly 500 holiday road crashes, six of which resulted in fatalities from Dec. 22 to 6 a.m. on Dec. 31, which marks a significant increase in accidents compared to last year. It said there have been a total of 496 road accidents,...
Department of Health The Department of Health (DOH) reported 418 road accidents from Dec. 22 to 6 a.m. on Dec. 29, a 38 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023. Just in the past 24 hours, 68 new cases were recorded. The DOH said motorcycle accidents remain the most common type of...
Photo from Pixabay As Filipinos celebrate the holiday season with family gatherings, festive feasts, and joyful reunions, the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Dec. 23 reminded everyone to be mindful of their health. During the “Ligtas Christmas” hospital preparedness and response...
Cavite PPO personnel during their Monday flag-raising ceremony at Camp Gen. Pantaleon Garcia in Imus City on Dec. 16 (Photo from Cavite PPO) The Cavite Police Provincial Office (PPO) has heightened its visibility and quick response operations to ensure public safety this holiday season. In a...
Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), visits the headquarters of the Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao in Zamboanga City on Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will go on a heightened alert from Dec. 13 to Jan. 6, 2025 in...
Malacañang announced that the Bonifacio Day holiday on Nov. 30, Saturday, will stay as is. File photo The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) made the announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 27, three days ahead of the anticipated regular holiday which marks Andres Bonifacio's 161st birth...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated its appeal to the public to refrain from giving alms to children, homeless individuals, and indigenous peoples (IPs) on the streets and instead encourage responsible ways to help, especially during the holiday season when their...
Dr. Jose P. Rizal The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill declaring June 19 of every year as a special working holiday to pay homage to Dr. Jose P. Rizal on the Philippine hero's birth anniversary. Receiving 175...
Unveiling of the historical marker commemorating the 1898 Bacoor Assembly at the Cuenca Ancestral House by the city government of Bacoor and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines on August 1, 2023 (Photo from NHCP's Facebook page/MANILA BULLETIN) President Marcos has signed...
Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring special nonworking days in different localities for the month of December. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (file) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed the proclamations on Nov. 12. Proclamation No. 740 declared Dec. 2, Monday, a special...
It’s that time of the year again when Manila’s most beloved spots come alive with holiday cheer. Across the city, developers have created spaces designed for people to gather, unwind, and enjoy the season together. Whether you're looking for stylish shopping, a relaxing meal, or a festive...
Malacañang has issued several proclamations declaring special nonworking holidays in different localities for November and December this year. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (file photo) All proclamations were signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Oct. 22, except for...
