Tag: Safety
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Aurora Election Candidates Voluntarily Surrender 12 Firearms
In a significant move towards ensuring peace during the upcoming midterm elections, candidates in Aurora have voluntarily surrendered a total of 12 firearms to the Aurora Police Provincial Office (APPO). The handover took place at the APPO Conference Room in Camp Captain Victor Ravina, Baler, Aurora, on February 14, 2025. The surrendered weapons included a…
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Philippine Coast Guard Halts Small Boat Operations in Catanduanes Amid Rough Seas
In response to hazardous weather conditions, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has issued a directive halting the operation of small sea vessels along the northern and eastern coasts of Catanduanes. The decision, announced on Thursday, was made in light of gale-force winds that have been reported in the region. The Coast Guard Station in Catanduanes…
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Baguio City Aims to Upgrade All Public Toilets to Meet International Standards
Baguio City is set to enhance all its public toilets to align with international standards, focusing on hygiene and safety. The initiative, which began in 2020, is being accelerated to cover all public spaces, including parks and markets, to meet the ASEAN Public Toilet Standards (APTS). Mayor Benjamin Magalong emphasized the importance of this project,…
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DPWH Enhances Davao City and Negros Road Networks with Completed Maintenance Projects
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed essential maintenance projects on key roadways in Davao City and Negros, significantly improving connectivity and safety for local residents and travelers. In Davao City, the DPWH finalized preventive maintenance on a 5.76-kilometer stretch of the Davao City Diversion Road, which now boasts enhanced asphalt…
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CFO Urges Filipinos in International Marriages to Attend Pre-Departure Counseling
In the wake of a distressing incident where Filipina Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič was reportedly murdered by her Slovenian husband during a holiday in Bled, Slovenia, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has strongly recommended that Filipinos planning to marry or already engaged to foreigners participate in its Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP) before relocating abroad. The…
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CFO Urges Filipinos in International Marriages to Undergo Counseling After Tragic Incident
In the wake of a heartbreaking event where Filipina Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič was allegedly murdered by her Slovenian husband during a holiday in Bled, Slovenia, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has strongly recommended that Filipinos planning to marry or already engaged to foreigners participate in its Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP) before relocating abroad. The…
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Police in Central Visayas Call for Public Cooperation at Election Checkpoints
In Cebu City, law enforcement officials from Central Visayas are appealing to the public for full cooperation at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) checkpoints, which were set up on Sunday to enforce a nationwide gun ban in preparation for the 2025 midterm elections. Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, the director of the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas,…
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Firework Injuries in Iloilo Province Plummet by 64% in 2025
In a significant safety improvement, Iloilo province has seen a 64% reduction in firework-related injuries (FWRI) this year, as reported by the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO). As of January 2, 2025, the province recorded only 35 cases of FWRI, a sharp decline from the 97 cases reported in the previous year. Dr. Maria Socorro…
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Tragic New Year’s Eve at Pangasinan Beach: Two Drown, Two Rescued
In a somber turn of events on New Year’s Eve, the Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported a distressing incident at Lingayen beach. The afternoon turned tragic when four individuals were caught in perilous sea conditions, resulting in the drowning of two and the rescue of the other two. The PDRRMO,…
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Philippine Police Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks, Seize Over PHP2.5 Million Worth
In a bid to ensure a safer New Year’s Eve, the Philippine National Police (PNP) have seized over 535,000 illegal firecrackers valued at more than PHP2.5 million. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo reported that by 6 a.m. on Tuesday, the police had confiscated 535,960 illegal fireworks and arrested 34 people involved in their distribution.…
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