BFP reminds Bacolodnons on safe use of firecrackers

BFP reminds Bacolodnons on safe use of firecrackers BACOLOD CITY, Dec. 30 (PNA) — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) here reminded Bacolodnons on the safe use of firecrackers during the New Year revelry. Superintendent Rodolfo Denaga, city fire marshal, said in a report Thursday that barangay officials can designate[…]

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3.5-magnitude tremor jolts southern Cebu Friday night

3.5-magnitude tremor jolts southern Cebu Friday night CEBU CITY, Dec. 31 (PNA) — A magnitude 3.5 earthquake hit Carcar City and neighboring areas in southern Cebu province on Friday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The tremor was recorded at 8:12 p.m., according to a bulletin[…]

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Security in Caraga tightened for New Year celebrations

Security in Caraga tightened for New Year celebrations Butuan City, Dec. 31 (PNA) — The Caraga regional police and Agusan del Norte’s Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) have held an emergency security meeting as part of safety measures for the New Year celebrations and following the series of[…]

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Army foils BIFF harassment in Maguindanao

Army foils BIFF harassment in Maguindanao SAUDI AMPATUAN, Maguindanao, Dec. 31 (PNA) — Government forces have foiled members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) who harassed them from Friday night until Saturday dawn in Datu Salibo town in Maguindanao province, triggering panic among villagers, the Army said. According[…]

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Police declares 7 towns in Aurora drug-free

Police declares 7 towns in Aurora drug-free BALER, Aurora, Dec. 30 (PNA) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has declared seven towns in this province drug-free as a result of the intensified campaign against illegal drugs. Police records show that the towns of Baler, Casiguran, Dilasag, Dinalungan, Dingalan, Dipaculao and[…]

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18 hurt by firecrackers in SOCCSKSARGEN

18 hurt by firecrackers in SOCCSKSARGEN COTABATO CITY, Jan. 1 (PNA) — A total of 18 persons, half were from Cotabato City, were injured by firecrackers during the recent Christmas to New Year revelry, the Department of Health (DOH-12) on Sunday said. Jenny Ventura, focal person of the DOH-12 firecracker[…]

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