(Eagle News) — The number of fireworks-related injuries in the run-up to the New Year has reached 42. In a television interview on Thursday, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the figure–which is far lower than the figure recorded during the same period in 2016—was as of 6 a.m. on Wednesday. He said the drop has to do with the recent Executive Order No. 28 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte. The order regulates the use […]
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PNP Chief eyes zero casualty on New Year revelry
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Director General Ronald Dela Rosa on Tuesday (December 27) said that the PNP targets to achieve “zero casualty” in relation to illegal discharge of firearm and indiscriminate firing in welcoming the New Year. In a press conference, Dela Rosa said that he has already instructed all policemen nationwide to conduct patrols in the streets and to their area of responsibilities and to strictly implement their campaign against indiscriminate firing from […]





