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.

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

The results of the survey showed that 93% of the 1,440 respondents said they are entering the New Year “with hope rather than with fear.”

This brings the total amount of Washington's support for response to the typhoon to P1.01 billion. 

The Department of Tourism on Wednesday said it would create a rehabilitation and recovery plan for the tourist destinations affected by Typhoon Odette.

Malacañang on Tuesday justified the Department of Health's decision to stop releasing daily COVID-19 case bulletins starting next year, saying the government is now focused on its vaccination program.

Sen. Bong Go welcomed President Duterte’s move to grant a cash incentive to qualified civilian government employees and uniformed personnel in recognition of their hard work and contributions to the country especially during this challenging year.

President Duterte is hopeful that the New People’s Army will not obstruct the government’s relief operations in areas devastated by Typhoon Odette so that assistance can immediately reach the affected communities.

Some four million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines are expected to be delivered this month to complete the 9.8 million total doses of COVID-19 vaccines procured under Go Negosyo’s “A Dose of Hope” program.