The DOH said that injuries related to fireworks increased by 108% with 25 reported cases from December 21 to 29. Only 12 cases were recorded in the same period last year.

"The case should have been dismissed right away. No wire was tapped," Sen. Francis Pangilinan said.

If there's one take away from Bohol after Odette for the New Year, it's defintely, "Hope has overcome despair."

The national government's outstanding debt inched down in November owing to payments of some domestic liabilities.

Policemen and soldiers also recovered 442 motorcycles from the hideout of the suspects.

Housing prices in the country bounced back in the third quarter after two straight quarters of decline.

Nograles assured the public that the Duterte administration would hasten the rollout of projects under the 2022 budget.

For Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino, the country’s breakthrough performance in the Tokyo Games last August opened doors for the country to produce more golden moments in future editions.

Inflation could potentially return to the government’s target in the final month of 2021.

"The coastal communities of Siargao are not simply returning to their houses, but also their livelihoods and source of income; if they are relocated without consideration of this, the results will also be devastating,” YACAP said.