Boy loses fingers as firecracker injury cases rise to 115
MANILA, Philippines — Eight more people, including a boy who was forced to undergo amputation, were injured by firecrackers, the Department of Health reported on New Year's Eve.
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Saso sets sights on long-term success
MANILA, Philippines -- Yuka Saso marked her performance in the past season on the LPGA Tour with seven Top 10 finishes in 22 tournaments with a notable runner-up effort in a major championship (Women’s PGA) last June.
Fajardo back for Beermen in January 2024
MANILA, Philippines -- The Kraken will be back on the hardcourt soon.
Raps filed vs SUV driver in bank crash
MANILA, Philippines — Criminal charges were filed against the driver of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) that crashed into a bank in Quezon City on Thursday afternoon, leaving a woman dead and six others injured.
Caloocan cracks down on banned fireworks
MANILA, Philippines — Seeking to minimize firecracker-related injuries in Caloocan, Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan has ordered an intensified crackdown on banned firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in the city ahead of the New Year’s Eve festivities today.
Philippines crime volume drops in 2023
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ crime volume decreased while the law enforcers’ crime solution efficiency improved this year, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has reported.
EDITORIAL - Safe, joyful welcome
In the past years, New Year’s Eve celebrations particularly in Metro Manila have become quieter amid an aggressive campaign to promote safe revelry and crack down on illegal, powerful firecrackers.
Thunder end Nuggets winning streak, Bucks rally to beat Cavs
MIAMI, United States -- The Denver Nuggets' six-game winning streak came to an end on Friday (Saturday, Manila time) with the defending NBA champions failing to a 119-93 loss at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder.