Tag: New Year’s Eve
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New Year’s Eve Rainfall Expected Across Philippines Due to Weather Systems
As the year 2024 draws to a close, several regions of the Philippines are bracing for significant rainfall due to the influence of two weather systems. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a forecast at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, highlighting that the shear line and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will…
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Batangas Police Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks to Ensure Safe New Year Celebrations
In a move to promote safer New Year’s Eve festivities, the Batangas Police Provincial Office (BPPO) conducted a public destruction of illegal firecrackers valued at over PHP735,000 in Batangas City on Monday, December 30, 2024. The operation was part of the ongoing ‘Ligtas Paskuhan’ campaign, which ran from December 1 to 26 and resulted in…
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Quiapo Church to Host Annual Thanksgiving Procession on New Year’s Eve
The Black Nazarene’s annual Thanksgiving procession, known as the ‘Walk of Thanksgiving,’ will take place on New Year’s Eve within the vicinity of Quiapo Church in Manila. This event, scheduled for December 31, marks one of the three times annually when the revered image of the Black Nazarene is taken outside the church. Alex Irasga,…
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Quiapo Church Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Procession on New Year’s Eve
MANILA – The Black Nazarene’s annual Thanksgiving procession, known as the ‘Walk of Thanksgiving,’ will take place on New Year’s Eve, marking one of the three times the revered image leaves Quiapo Church. Alex Irasga, the technical adviser for the Jesus Nazareno Fiesta 2025 at Quiapo Church, announced that the procession will occur within the…
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Philippine National Police Mobilizes 37,000 Officers for New Year’s Safety
In a comprehensive effort to safeguard the public during New Year celebrations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 37,000 officers nationwide. PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil highlighted the importance of law enforcement during the festive period, focusing on mitigating dangers from fireworks, fire hazards, and accidents linked to celebrations. Marbil stressed the need…
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Police Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks in Negros Oriental Ahead of New Year
In a sweeping operation across Negros Oriental, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) have intensified their efforts to curb the sale of illegal fireworks as New Year’s Eve approaches. On Friday, December 27, 2024, authorities reported the seizure of banned pyrotechnics in the towns of Manjuyod and Vallehermoso. The…
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EcoWaste Coalition Endorses Police Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks
The EcoWaste Coalition has thrown its weight behind the Philippine National Police’s intensified campaign against illegal pyrotechnic devices, including the homemade ‘boga’ or improvised cannon, as New Year celebrations approach. Aileen Lucero, the national coordinator of the group, praised the police’s efforts to confiscate and destroy these hazardous devices, emphasizing the importance of public safety,…
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EcoWaste Coalition Endorses PNP’s Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks
The EcoWaste Coalition, a vigilant environmental group, has thrown its weight behind the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) intensified campaign against the use of homemade ‘boga’ cannons and other illegal pyrotechnics as New Year celebrations approach. Aileen Lucero, the national coordinator of EcoWaste, praised the PNP’s efforts to confiscate and dismantle these hazardous devices, emphasizing the…
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Iloilo City Set to Celebrate New Year with Spectacular Musical Fireworks at Drilon Bridge
Iloilo City is gearing up for a memorable New Year’s Eve, featuring a musical fireworks display at Drilon Bridge. The event, scheduled for December 31, promises a 12- to 15-minute show that will be visible from the Freedom Grandstand and free for all attendees. The renowned Dragon Fireworks, winners of the 2018 Montreal Fireworks Festival,…
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