This has been attributed to restrictions imposed on fireworks displays, which intensified during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte and peaked during the COVID lockdowns. An aggressive campaign to encourage safe revelry, which includes the presentation of true stories about fatal accidents and serious injuries involving firecrackers, has also helped alter attitudes toward New Year celebrations.
This story is from the December 20, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 20, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
SPD director appointed ACG chief
After being vacant for over a month, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has a new chief of its primary anti-cybercrime unit.
SM Foundation upgrades vital Quezon City community health center
SM Foundation upgrades vital Quezon City community health center
One Meralco powers low-income homes in Parañaque
One Meralco Foundation (OMF), the social development arm of power distributor Manila Electric Co., has energized some 100 low-income households in San Isidro village in Parañaque City.
Comelec sells old PCOS machines for P12 M
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has sold the old precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines used in previous elections for P12.26 million.
Civil society hits PhilHealth's 'do nothing' budget
Civil society groups referred to the 2025 Corporate Operating Budget (COB) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) as a \"do nothing\" budget.
House urged: Act on 3 impeachment complaints vs VP
The groups that filed the first two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte have welcomed the filing of the third, and asked the House of Representatives to act swiftly on the three cases.
Marcos ready to implement RAA with Japan
President Marcos is looking forward to the immediate implementation of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan that is expected to bolster the security and defense of both countries.
1 dead, 2 injured in C5 multi-vehicle collision
A dump truck jumped into the opposite lane of C5 Road in Taguig on Thursday night, smashing into an Innova and hitting two sport utility vehicles and a motorcycle before landing in a ditch.
Fuel price hike looms on Christmas
Pump prices of petroleum products are expected to increase next week in time for the Christmas celebration.
Pasig court rejects bail for Guo, 5 others
Citing strong evidence against them, a Pasig court has denied the petition for bail of former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and five of her co-accused in a qualified human trafficking case.
