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Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:12:00 +0800Region 9 cops seize P500,000 worth of firecrackers from illegal dealer
Policemen seized P500,000 worth of assorted firecrackers and pyrotechnics from an illegal dealer who was apprehended in Barangay Camino Nuevo, Zamboanga City, on the morning of Wednesday, December 24.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:53:00 +0800Christmas arrest: ParaƱaque policeman nabbed after firing gun in front of minors
A 28-year-old patrolman was arrested in Parañaque on Thursday, December 25, after allegedly firing his gun in front of minor children when he confronted them for their use of firecrackers.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:43:00 +0800UN, BARMM support community-based Moro entrepreneurs
An agency of the United Nations and the Bangsamoro government jointly provided eight groups of neophyte Moro entrepreneurs with P50,000 each in grants on Tuesday, December 23, to serve as additional capital and help boost their productivity in produc...
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Marina allows more vessels in Batangas port
To accommodate all ferry passengers to Odiongan, Romblon and Calapan, Oriental Mindoro this season, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) issued special permits for three additional vessels to ply the routes from Batangas port.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +08003 hurt in Baguio, Kalinga firecracker blasts
Two boys, aged 11 and 12, were the first to be recorded as injured by firecrackers here this year.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Dizon inspects collapsed bridge
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon inspected the collapsed Cabagan-Santa Maria bridge in Isabela province to find effective and immediate solutions to restore the 990-meter-long structure.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Central Luzon sets 221 firecracker zones, 135 display areas
Anticipating people welcoming 2026 with a bang and fireworks displays, the Central Luzon police has identified 221 firecracker zones in communities and 135 fireworks display areas in the region.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Ex-mayoral bet nabbed for gun possession; group cries harassment
A former mayoral candidate of Abra de Ilog town in Occidental Mindoro was arrested on Monday for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, the Philippine National Police reported yesterday.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +08003 dead, 3 injured in SLEX crash
Three people died and three others were injured after their car was rammed by a trailer truck and dragged for several meters along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in Muntinlupa City on Tuesday, the Highway Patrol Group reported yesterday.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800NBI: Beware of holiday online scams
The National Bureau of Investigation has warned the public against online scams during the holiday season.