Holiday Road Crashes Spike 82%, DOH Records 1,113 Injuries
DOH reports a sharp 82% rise in holiday road crash injuries to 1,113 cases. Most victims were motorcycle riders not wearing helmets. Stay safe and call 1555 for emergencies.
DOH reports a sharp 82% rise in holiday road crash injuries to 1,113 cases. Most victims were motorcycle riders not wearing helmets. Stay safe and call 1555 for emergencies.
Road accidents were the leading cause of injuries in Central Visayas during the holidays, with 274 cases. Fireworks-related injuries dropped to 73. No stray bullet or firecracker ingestion cases were reported.
The DOH reports a shocking 1,113 road accidents from Dec 21 to Jan 2, with 7 fatalities. Experts call for stricter enforcement, better infrastructure, and public education to curb the crisis.
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The DOH reports 7 fatalities and over 1,100 injuries from road crashes during the holidays. Most victims were motorcycle riders not using safety gear. Read the full report.
A woman died after falling from a motorcycle and being run over by a bus on Davao City Coastal Road. Police are searching for the van driver who fled. Read the full report.
A Toyota Vios was severely damaged after crashing into center railings in Punta Princesa, Cebu City. The driver, unharmed, blames a lack of reflective markings. Read the full investigation details.
Mabolo Barangay Captain Danny Arguedo ordered road closures without a permit, causing traffic chaos. Cebu City TMC holds emergency meeting. Could he face legal action?
18 individuals were rescued after a pumpboat capsized near Gilutungan Island. The Philippine Coast Guard urges maritime safety vigilance during the holiday travel rush.
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car accident in Nigeria on December 30, 2025. Two people died, and Joshua sustained minor injuries. Read the latest details.
A young man from Bacolod drowned in a Talisay City river on Monday afternoon. The victim slipped on a rock and could not swim. Read the full story.
Davao Region achieved major infrastructure gains in 2025, with new bus routes, coastal roads, and bridges cutting travel times and fueling 7.9% economic growth. Discover the projects transforming commutes.
A tricycle driver died in a hit-and-run accident at South Road Properties, Cebu City. Police are investigating the fleeing sedan. Read the latest details on the tragic incident.
A religious group claiming to own the world blocked a national highway in Davao Oriental on Christmas Day, demanding millions in rent from the government. Police peacefully resolved the incident.
A 10-year-old boy was injured in Bago City after a Santa hat containing firecracker powder exploded. Separately, a fire in Kabankalan City destroyed 9 houses, displacing 91 people. Read the latest updates.
The DOH reports two fatalities and 263 road crash injuries from Dec 21-26. Most victims were on motorcycles without helmets. Stay safe this holiday season.
DOH reports 263 road crash cases from Dec 21-26, 2025, mostly involving motorcycles. Officials urge safety as holiday travel peaks. Read for vital road safety reminders.
A 12-year-old boy drowned in the Butuanon River in Mandaue City. His father demands an investigation as friends initially hid the truth. Read the full story.
Two separate road accidents in Cebu City's Labangon and Basak Pardo injured several individuals in the early hours of December 23, 2025. Read the full report on the collisions involving motorcycles and a taxi.
Road crash injuries in the Philippines nearly doubled to 11,146 during the 2024-2025 holidays. The DOH warns of alcohol-related incidents and urges safe driving. #RoadSafety
A 19-year-old Grade 9 student died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Badian, Cebu. The crash occurred early Saturday after a night out. Read the full investigation details.
A 69-year-old farmer was found dead in a Catmon, Cebu canal. Police suspect a fall due to severe intoxication. The victim's family is urged to seek an autopsy.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival enforces strict fireworks regulations, confining sales to SRP's Pond F from Dec 18 to Jan 1 to ensure public safety. Learn the new rules.
The DTI's Diskwento Caravan offered discounted essentials in Danao City to aid families affected by recent calamities. Read how this initiative supports recovery.
Nearly 2,000 Abellana National School alumni gathered for a grand homecoming, celebrating friendship and resilience after recent earthquakes and typhoons. Read how the community reconnected.
The PNP recovers former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral from a 30-meter ravine. No foul play is indicated, but the probe ties into the flood control project investigation. Read the latest updates.
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Former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was found dead after her vehicle plunged into a ravine on Kennon Road. Authorities are investigating the incident. Read the full report.
An 18-year-old man died in a tragic road accident in Borbon, Cebu. The victim was driving drunk, without a license or helmet. Read the full investigation details.