DOLE's Non-Negotiable Safety Warning for Fireworks Industry
As New Year revelry approaches, DOLE issues a stern reminder on pyrotechnics safety after 188 injuries were recorded last year. Discover the risks and safer alternatives for celebration.
As New Year revelry approaches, DOLE issues a stern reminder on pyrotechnics safety after 188 injuries were recorded last year. Discover the risks and safer alternatives for celebration.
DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma mandates strict OSH compliance for the hazardous pyrotechnics industry ahead of New Year celebrations. Monitoring intensifies with BFP, PNP, and LGUs.
The DOH reports a 49% drop in fireworks injuries this Christmas. Central Visayas records zero casualties due to strict police monitoring. Read for safety tips ahead of New Year.
Lamitan City Mayor Roderick Furigay urges public support for Oplan Maiingay na Tambutso and fireworks regulations to ensure a safe and peaceful New Year celebration. Police intensify patrols and checkpoints.
As 2025 ends, ordinary Filipinos from fishermen to teachers share their honest hopes for 2026. Discover the quiet aspirations that build a nation beyond politics and scandals. Read their stories now.
Central Luzon police list banned and allowed firecrackers for New Year celebrations. Know the prohibited items and safety guidelines to avoid fines and ensure a safe holiday.
Over 1,400 Aeta families in Pampanga received financial and in-kind assistance from the DSWD and local government. Three families also got livelihood grants. Read more about this holiday support initiative.
Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Nartatez directs police to set up safe firecracker zones as injuries rise. Learn about the safety crackdown and latest arrest figures.
DOLE Secretary Laguesma mandates strict OSH compliance for pyrotechnics manufacturers and sellers ahead of New Year celebrations. Field personnel to coordinate with BFP, PNP, and LGUs for monitoring.
TOPS Cebu partners with BDO for a nostalgic 80s-themed New Year's Eve Grand Countdown Dinner Gala on Dec 31, 2025. Tickets at P2,500. Ring in 2026 with fireworks!
Ring in 2026 at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino with the Catwalk Countdown! Fashion, free-flowing drinks, and live entertainment. Packages from ₱7,288. Book now!
The DOH records 7 firecracker injuries from Dec 21-23, a 75% drop from 2024. The agency urges the public to use safe noisemakers and attend community displays.
Santa Fe LGU prohibits swimming and bathing near Pooc cliffs on Bantayan Island after a geological assessment found falling rocks and unstable conditions. Other tourist spots remain open.
The DOH records 7 firecracker injuries days before New Year 2026, a 75% drop from 2024. Officials urge the public to use safe noisemakers and attend community displays instead.
Masantol LGU strictly enforces a ban on loud motorcycle mufflers for New Year celebrations. Violators face fines up to ₱2,500. Mayor urges compliance for a safer, quieter community.
DOH logs 7 fireworks-related injuries ahead of New Year, a 75% decrease from 2023. Manila plans an extravagant display. Stay safe and know emergency numbers.
Bulacan officials and police push for pyrotechnics cooperatives to regulate vendors and ban illegal firecrackers for a safer 2026 New Year celebration. Learn about the safety drive.
Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City enforce strict regulations for fireworks sales and use this holiday season to ensure public safety. Learn about the designated zones and new guidelines.
NUSTAR Resort Cebu ushers in Christmas with its 'Pearl of the Holiday Season' tree lighting. The event featured charity, festive dining, and a grand New Year's countdown. Book your holiday experience now!
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano reiterates the strict ban on firecrackers, urging residents to celebrate safely. Violators will face enforcement action.
Malacañang suspends work in government offices on Dec 29, 2025 & Jan 2, 2026 for New Year festivities. DBM also announces P5,000 PEI for qualified personnel. Get the full details.
The Pampanga Provincial Government provides P2,000 cash, rice, and food packs to 4,281 patients battling serious illnesses. Governor Lilia Pineda leads the aid distribution to ease financial burdens.
Malacañang suspends work in government offices on Dec 29, 2025 & Jan 2, 2026, creating an extended New Year break. Frontline services remain operational. Check details now.
Malacañang suspends work in all government offices on December 29, 2025, and January 2, 2026, to give employees a longer New Year break. Read the official details.
SFELAPCO renews call for safety compliance after fatal electrocution incidents near power lines in San Fernando. Contractors and homeowners urged to coordinate with the utility firm.
Pampanga High School students and teachers participated in a disaster preparedness drill led by the City DRRMO. Learn how the exercise aims to save lives.
Ring in 2026 at Caja Kitchen Cebu with a special P799 buffet on Dec 31 & Jan 1. Enjoy festive lunch or dinner. Book now for a memorable New Year celebration!
As Christmas 2025 nears, a call for reflection on our 2024 actions emerges from Lapu-Lapu City. Will you commit to positive change and healing? Read the full introspection.
Pampanga police arrested six suspects and confiscated over PHP 100,000 worth of illegal drugs in coordinated operations across the province. Details on the crackdown inside.
Governor Lilia Pineda and family surprised 52 children battling cancer and liver disease with a day at Pradera Theme Park and ₱15,000 cash aid each. A heartwarming Christmas story of hope and community support in Pampanga.