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DOH asks public to be vigilant

The Department of Health (DOH) is asking the public to be vigilant regarding stray bullets. The public should immediately inform the authorities whenever they saw someone using guns to celebrate the new year. The announcement came in the wake of a nine-year-old girl died after being hit by a stray bullet last December 23. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/3ns-VgEIqfA

Araneta bus terminal expects thousands of passengers

As the last day of work of the year nears its end, the Araneta bus terminal announced that it is expecting 12, 000 passengers that will go home to their respective provinces. Passengers are reminded to refrain from bringing contraband. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/AWkNeKxuLkc

Philippine Arena bids to host biggest fireworks display

The Philippine Arena is bid to host the biggest fireworks display plus two other record-shattering events. The records to be broken are the largest fireworks display, longest line of sparklers lit in relay, and most sparklers lit simultaneously in the Guinness World Records. To be held in Ciudad De Victoria, the home of the Philippine Arena, the fireworks display is part of an annual two-day New Year’s Eve event. The event will also feature concerts […]

No more storms expected before the year-end – Pagasa

Expect a fine weather before the year ends, the weather bureau said on Monday, December 28. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the country will experience a generally fair weather in the next three to five days. According to the weather bureau’s latest forecast, there was no weather disturbance seen in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) that may develop into a tropical cyclone. (Eagle News Service) https://youtu.be/EOTiqNko-4k

BFP now on red alert status

The Bureau of Fire Protection has declared a red alert status ahead of New Year’s Eve. Said red alert status was part of their preparation to respond to fire incidents due to firecrackers and other eventualities. (Eagle News Service) https://youtu.be/QB1adKOgNN4

Palace belies claim of expanded forces of the NPA in Eastern Mindanao

Palace belies claim of expanded forces of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Eastern Mindanao Malacañang contradicted the reported statement of the Communist Party of the Philippines and New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) that they have extended their forces in Eastern Mindanao. Citing latest data gathered by the Cabinet security cluster from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said on Sunday that the rebels’ numbers have in fact dwindled over […]

DOLE promotes online job interview

As a solution to lessen the unemployment rate, the Department of Labor and Employment is pushing forward online job interviews, with said department offering free services that will allow employers to conduct said interviews. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by Lovely Ann Cruz)  

Fireworks should bear Philippine standard mark

The Department of Trade and Industry is asking the consumers to make sure that the fireworks that they buy bears the “PS” or Philippine Standard Mark which will guarantee the safety of said product. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by Lovely Ann Cruz)

Filipinos expect a happy new year

According to the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station, 72% of Filipinos are expecting a happy new year. This is the highest holiday happiness score since 2003.   (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by Lovely Ann Cruz) https://youtu.be/eyeLyFUYo5U