Tag: New Year
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Cagayan de Oro Manages Over 75,000 kg of Post-New Year Waste
In the aftermath of New Year’s celebrations, Cagayan de Oro City successfully managed to collect over 75,000 kilograms of waste. The cleanup effort was highlighted by a significant garbage accumulation at the Cogon Public Market, captured in a photograph taken on New Year’s Eve. The city’s waste management was handled by Tencil, a third-party contractor,…
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Tragic Start to New Year in North Cotabato: Five Dead in Accidents
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – The new year began with sorrow in North Cotabato as five people lost their lives in separate incidents on January 1, according to the Cotabato Police Provincial Office (CPPO). A vehicular mishap on the national highway in Barangay Central Malamote, Matalam town, resulted in the deaths of Almira Pillado, Michelle…
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Northern Mindanao Enjoys Peaceful New Year as Police Destroy Illegal Firecrackers
In a successful effort to maintain order, the Northern Mindanao region celebrated a tranquil New Year, with local police forces actively destroying illegal firecrackers confiscated from unauthorized vendors. The Bukidnon Police Provincial Office was among those involved, disposing of seized fireworks in Malaybalay City on the last day of 2024. Brig. Gen. Jaysen de Guzman,…
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Bicol Region Enjoys Peaceful New Year with Minimal Firecracker Incidents
LEGAZPI CITY – The Bicol region experienced a tranquil New Year’s celebration, marked by a low number of firecracker-related injuries, according to the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5). Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, the PRO-5 Director, credited the peaceful festivities to robust security measures and active community involvement. Dizon emphasized that the successful New Year’s…
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Davao City Celebrates Peaceful Christmas and New Year with No Incidents
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported a serene and safe holiday season, with no incidents marring the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Acting DCPO Director Col. Hansel Marantan shared that the city experienced a tranquil festive period following the conclusion of the month-long Pasko Fiesta 2024. The deployment of over 26,000 DCPO personnel ensured…
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New Year’s Eve in Darkness: Tacloban’s 10-Hour Blackout
Tacloban City and its surrounding areas rang in the New Year shrouded in darkness due to an unexpected 10-hour power outage. The blackout, which started at 10:11 p.m. on December 31, 2024, and lasted until 7:45 a.m. on January 1, 2025, was caused by a severed power line managed by the National Grid Corporation of…
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Romualdez Welcomes 2025 with Optimism and Call for Unity Under Marcos Jr.’s Leadership
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez greeted the arrival of 2025 with a message filled with optimism and a call for national unity, urging Filipinos to view the New Year as a chance to forge a more robust and resilient Philippines under the guidance of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In his New Year’s address, Romualdez emphasized…
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Pangasinan Police Dispose of Over 1,300 Illegal Firecrackers and Pyrotechnics
In a significant move against illegal fireworks, the Pangasinan police, led by Director Col. Rollyfer Capoquian, destroyed 1,381 illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnics on Monday at Camp Gov. Antonio Sison in Lingayen. The items, which included 848 firecrackers and 533 boga (improvised cannons), were seized between December 21 and 29. The Department of Health-Ilocos Region (DOH-1)…
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Iloilo City Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal ‘Boga’ Firecrackers
The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has ramped up its efforts to curb the use of the illegal ‘boga,’ a homemade cannon used as a noisemaker during New Year celebrations. On Thursday, police operations led to the seizure of 34 boga devices, highlighting the ongoing campaign against these dangerous items. ICPO Director Col. Kim Legada…
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CAAP Prepares for Safe New Year Operations Following Successful Christmas Travel Period
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is set to ensure safety and efficiency during the New Year festivities, following a successful management of Christmas travel. The agency reported that the peak Christmas travel days were handled smoothly, thanks to meticulous planning, proactive strategies, and cooperation with various airport partners. Enhanced procedures facilitated quicker…
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