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MANILA, Nov. 25 – Filipinos may soon, in the coming years, learn to meet and celebrate the New Year in silent fashion sans the use of fireworks. This as President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday, November 24 that he is mulling the ban of the manufacture and use of firecrackers. “At this time, I’d like to put on notice everybody that I am seriously considering making the entire Philippines like Davao,” Duterte told reporters in an […]
Photos of the powerful fireworks blast in Bocaue, Bulacan that occurred before noon on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Photos courtesy Eagle News Service correspondents Yitshak Hosea Barrios, Jonard de Guzman and Arnel Biag in Bulacan.
(Eagle News) — At least 24 persons were injured and two were killed in a fireworks blast in Bocaue, Bulacan that occurred before noon Wednesday, October 12, according to police reports. The first explosion occurred around 10 a.m. in one fireworks store along McArthur Highway. Those interviewed by Eagle News correspondent Diosal Alcejera said it felt like there was a bomb explosion and the whole area shook. The explosion was first reported at the fireworks store […]
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters) — A blustery storm, a touch of melancholy and a sense of pride converged at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Olympics on Sunday (August 21) as Brazil breathed a collective sigh of relief at having pulled off South America’s first Games. Fireworks marked key moments during the evening and brought an end to over two weeks of sporting action. It was far from a perfect execution by Brazil, which […]
(REUTERS) The closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games brings the curtain down on 16 days of spectacular global sporting achievements. Simon Biles, winner of four gold medals and one bronze, leads Team USA as its flag bearer, as the country celebrates another winning medal haul at an Olympic Games. The power went out briefly in a section of the Maracana stadium and parts of the surrounding neigborhoods minutes before the Olympics […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May is being briefed on the “terrible incident” in Nice and the UK authorities stand ready to assist their French counterparts, Downing Street said Friday. The British premier’s office said it was “shocked and concerned” by the scenes in the Mediterranean resort. A truck ploughed into a crowd in the southeastern French city on Thursday, leaving at least 70 dead and scores injured in an “attack” […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 30) – After the sweet December holidays, a lot of people already prepare for another occasion- yup, you’re guessing it right- it is the New Year! A day where we gather with our family and friends and eat media noche while counting down the last seconds to 2015. Watching fireworks and firecrackers – or even lighting one – will not be missed, and that’s where the bloody start of the year usually […]
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)
The Department of Trade and Industry reminds anew the public to be always cautious in choosing the fireworks and firecrackers they buy. The public are advised to look for the Philippine Standard (PS) mark when purchasing fireworks and firecrackers to be assured of the products safety when used according to instructions,” said Atty. Fel Lester Brillantes, legal officer and consumer welfare division chief, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), region 10, during the simultaneous inspection […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 20) – As of January 2014, the Department of Health reported 804 fireworks-related injuries from different hospital nationwide. Lower than last year’s reported fireworks- related injuries with the total number of 894. Most of the injuries are due to blast/burn, eye injuries and amputations. Everyone wants to celebrate the holidays with fireworks especially with the new year is coming. Although fireworks are fun to watch, one should remember that they are dangerous and […]
A musical pyrotechnic show greets 2015 as the special New Year countdown at the Philippine Arena reaches its culmination.
Amidst the fireworks and celebration, let’s look back at the past year, and remember the victories and memories. Let’s remember the lessons as well Let these provide us with the strength and determination to face another year full of opportunities! Happy New Year from Eagle News PH!
