San Marcelino District Hospital expects lower numbers of firework-related injuries. Said hospital had zero casualty during the holiday season and they expect a repeat this new year.
Other News
Wider search for missing AirAsia flight
A wider search area was proposed for the missing AirAsia Flight UC8501, with Indonesia asking help from the United States, the United Kingdom and France.
Oil companies implement price hike
Oil companies implemented an oil price hike before the end of 2014 after three consecutive rollbacks.
Storm gathers strength in Bohol
In its second landfall in Bohol, storm “Seniang” was able to gather strength with signal number two being declared in various locations in Visayas.
President Aquino leads Rizal Day celebrations
President Aquino leads the 118th celebration of Rizal Day with the theme of “Dunong at Pusong Pilipino”.
A Look Back: Mayon Volcano on the verge of explosion
On September 2015, the Mayon Volcano started exhibiting signs of imminent eruption, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology declaring the said volcano under Alert Level 3. The provincial government of Albay implemented forced evacuation on the residents living near the volcano.
New Year Greetings Blog
Here are our correspondents, contributors and viewers sharing with us their New Year greetings! From eaglenews.ph, Happy New Year! [Youtube_Channel_Gallery user=”UCGD6E69YSs7IPioI6a3CMbQ” videowidth=”320″ ratio=”16×9″ theme=”light” color=”white” autoplay=”0″ rel=”1″ showinfo=”1″ maxitems=”9″ thumbwidth=”183″ thumbratio=”16×9″ thumbcolumns=”4″ title=”1″ description=”1″ thumbnail_alignment=”top” descriptionwordsnumber=”0″ link=”1″]
A Look Back: Sports give new hope to typhoon victims in Samar
After the rampage of super-typhoon Yolanda, Maasin City rose up to the challenge and achieved multiple victories in the field of boxing and swimming.
A Look Back: Iglesia Ni Cristo bags 8 world records for 2014
In 2014, the Iglesia Ni Cristo achieved eight Guinness world records, two of which were given on the day of the church’s centennial celebration – World’s biggest gospel choir and world’s largest mixed-use indoor arena.
2015 Philippine Countdown: Biggest New Year countdown and musical extravaganza set in Ciudad de Victoria
(Eagle News Service) – Preparations are now underway for the biggest New Year countdown and musical extravaganza in the country at Ciudad de Victoria’s Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. Organizers have already laid out the house rules for the Dec. 30-31 concert event which includes a drinking, smoking and gambling ban within the Ciudad de Victoria’s premises which is considered a no-smoking zone. Safety preparations are also set for the 2015 Philippine Countdown with a […]
DOH calls for total firecracker ban
Acting Health Secretary Janet Garin is asking for the support of local governments for a total ban on firecrackers during the new year celebration. A total of 130 firecracker-related injuries have already been recorded.
Storm becomes stronger in Surigao
“Seniang” lands in Surigao del Sur, becoming stronger and placing many areas under Signal No. 2.
