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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Palace urged to stop PUJ phaseout
MANILA, Philippines — The Makabayan bloc yesterday made a last-minute call for Malacañang to stop the implementation of the public utility vehicle modernization plan (PUVMP) which would lead to the phase out of traditional jeepneys.
The history told in Pepe Diokno's 'GomBurZa'
MANILA, Philippines — Pepe Diokno's "GomBurZa" took home the most awards at this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal, but the movie's success goes beyond trophies and physical recognition.
PAGASA: No storms, fair weather expected until New Year weekend
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 29) — Filipinos will enjoy the New Year under clear skies as the state weather bureau forecasted «generally fair» weather over the weekend.
Jeepney drivers may avail of one-time cash aid in modernization transition – DSWD
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 29) — Jeepney drivers who may be affected by the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization may avail of a cash aid under a Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program, an official said Friday.
SC issues permanent protection order to preserve forest in Mountain Province
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 28) — The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld rulings issued by lower courts that ordered the cessation of activities causing irreparable damage to a forest zone in Sabangan, Mountain Province.
Inflation seen to settle at 3.6%-4.4% in December
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 29) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) estimates inflation to hit 3.6% to 4.4% this December, from the previous month’s 4.1%.