PNP to make sure no illegal firecrackers will enter country

January 1, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it will make sure no illegal firecrackers and fireworks will enter the country. Police Lieutenant Colonel Lorenzo Kim Cobre, officer-in-charge of the PNP-Explosive Management Division ng Firearms and Explosives Office, explained all

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BFP says no fires caused by firecrackers during New Year

January 1, 2020

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said there were no firecracker-related fire incidents during New Year celebration.  In a press conference on Wednesday, BFP Spokesperson Gerrandie Agonos said the campaign for zero fire incident caused by firecracker or fireworks was

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MRT-4 construction to start in 2021

January 1, 2020

The Department of Transportation ( DOTr) expects to start the construction of the P59.3 billion Metro Rail Transit Line 4 (MRT 4), a 15.56-kilometer line linking parts of eastern Metro Manila and Rizal province,  by 2021.  The MRT 4 was

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PNP remains alert despite lifting of martial law in Mindanao

January 1, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will remain alert despite the lifting of martial law in Mindanao, its spokesman said Tuesday. After more than two years of implementation, martial law in Mindanao which was first declared during the Marawi siege on

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Legal fireworks caused more injuries in New Year revelry: DOH

January 1, 2020

Legal fireworks caused higher number of injuries, said the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday.  Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, in a press conference, announced that  firework-related injuries decreased by 35 percent this year. “From December 31 to January 1,

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Duterte gives go signal for construction of Kaliwa, Wawa dams

January 1, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday he will order the contractors of the two dams that will supply water in Metro Manila and nearby provinces to proceed with the construction. In a speech in Digos City, Davao del Sur, Duterte

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Año says he will ”supervise” PNP until Duterte chooses its next chief

January 1, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday said he will only supervise the Philippine National Police (PNP) under President Rodrigo Duterte’s behalf while he is still looking for the next chief. “The President is still searching for a permanent Chief PNP

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Duterte to Joma Sison: Can you really think you can destroy the Philippines?

January 1, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday he wants to have a one-on-one meeting with Jose Maria Sison, founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines, and will ask him what he really wants and if he thinks he can “really

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