PNP seized nearly 80,000 illegal firecrackers amid 2025 holidays

PNP seized nearly 80,000 illegal firecrackers amid 2025 holidays

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) stated that its operatives seized 79,953 illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices, amounting to P1.22 million, as of 7 a.m. on Sunday. In a separate statement, the PNP said that its Ligtas Paskuhan operations arrested a total of 23 individuals nationwide for violations of Republic Act No. 7183, which regulates firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices, as of 7 p.m. on Saturday. The Police Regional Office Ilocos (PRO 1) also destroyed 10,906 illegal firecrackers, pyrotechnic devices, and improvised cannons (“boga” in Filipino) seized in operations across the region during the holiday festivities. “The confiscated items […]... Keep on reading: PNP seized nearly 80,000 illegal firecrackers amid 2025 holidays

Seoul takes first step to open access to North Korean materials

Seoul takes first step to open access to North Korean materials

The Lee Jae Myung administration is preparing to take a first step toward easing long-standing restrictions that have kept North Korean publications entirely out of public reach in South Korea. Six ministries and government agencies responsible for handling “special materials” met Friday afternoon to discuss the shift. They agreed on measures that would partially open access to the print edition of Rodong Sinmun — the official newspaper of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party and its most widely circulated daily. READ: North Korea using crypto, IT workers to dodge UN sanctions: report At the interagency meeting, “the supervisory authorities confirmed a […]... Keep on reading: Seoul takes first step to open access to North Korean materials

Russia, N. Korea developing joint tourism programs – report

Russia, N. Korea developing joint tourism programs – report

North Korea and Russia are jointly developing new tourism programs, a Russian news agency reported Friday, citing Russia’s natural resources minister. “We are working on the development of new tourism programs. I am confident that we will also move on to joint projects to create tourism infrastructure,” RIA Novosti quoted Minister Alexander Kozlov as saying. Kozlov currently co-chairs the North Korea-Russia Intergovernmental Committee for Cooperation in Trade, Economy, Science and Technology. READ: North Korea opens massive beach resort – state media Kozlov said the two countries are paying special attending to developing transport links needed in increasing tourist flows, referring […]... Keep on reading: Russia, N. Korea developing joint tourism programs – report

Makati CBD road segments closed for New Year’s Eve countdown

Makati CBD road segments closed for New Year’s Eve countdown

MANILA, Philippines — Several road segments in the Makati City Central Business District (CBD) have been temporarily closed for the New Year’s Eve countdown there. In an advisory Friday, Make It Makati announced that the portion of Ayala Avenue from Paseo de Roxas to Fonda Street, as well as the portion of Makati Avenue from Dela Rosa Street to near Santo Tomas Street are closed from Dec. 27 to Dec. 30. Then, from Dec. 31, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026, the temporary road closure will cover the following road segments: READ: PNP to local execs: Take lead in preventing firecracker-related […]... Keep on reading: Makati CBD road segments closed for New Year’s Eve countdown

Star-studded blue carpet at the 2025 MMFF Gabi ng Parangal

Star-studded blue carpet at the 2025 MMFF Gabi ng Parangal

Napuno ng bituin at mahuhusay na propesyonal sa likod ng kamera ang engrandeng selebrasyon ng 51st Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal na ginanap sa Dusit Thani Manila, Makati City noong Sabado, December 27. Present ang cast at crew ng walong pelikulang kasama sa 2025 MMFF: Bar Boys: After School , Call Me Mother , I'mPerfect , Love You So Bad , Manila's Finest , Rekonek , Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins , at UnMarry.

PET SAFETY AHEAD OF NEW YEAR

Fur parents and their pets joined members of environmental group EcoWaste Coalition and animal rights advocate Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in a parade around a mall in Quezon City on Sunday, December 28.

The group urged the public to

PET SAFETY AHEAD OF NEW YEAR Fur parents and their pets joined members of environmental group EcoWaste Coalition and animal rights advocate Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in a parade around a mall in Quezon City on Sunday, December 28. The group urged the public to

PET SAFETY AHEAD OF NEW YEAR Fur parents and their pets joined members of environmental group EcoWaste Coalition and animal rights advocate Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in a parade around a mall in Quezon City on Sunday, December 28. The group urged the public to