DOH: 730 cases of revelry-related injuries so far, 12 from stray bullets

A total of 730 cases of revelry-related injuries have been recorded as of 6 a.m. of Jan. 3, the Department of Health said, two days before it is expected to issue its final report on Monday.

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Vatican: Sri Lanka, PHL reeling from floods when pope visits

When Pope Francis visits the Philippines and Sri Lanka this month, he will find people in both countries trying to recover from recent floods.

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Palace: DND ready to address COA questions on emergency funds

The Department of National Defense will be ready to address observations raised by the Commission on Audit regarding its P352.5 million in emergency funds.

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Palace expects results from PNP probes of stray bullet cases

Malacañang on Saturday said it expects results from the Philippine National Police in investigating stray bullet cases that marred the recent holidays.

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Palace: No word yet on action to pardon inmates

Malacañang on Saturday said there is no word yet on whether President Benigno Aquino III will act on a recommendation to grant executive clemency to elderly inmates.

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Coast Guard: 308 stranded due to bad weather from cold front

More than 300 passengers were stranded Saturday morning due to bad weather from the tail-end of a cold front, the Philippine Coast Guard said.

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Palace to returning vacationers: Expect heavy traffic until Monday morning

Expect heavy traffic until possibly Monday morning. This was Malacañang's advice Saturday to vacationers returning to Metro Manila after spending the holidays in the provinces.

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NDRRMC: Death toll from Seniang up to 55; 8 still missing

The death toll from Tropical Storm Seniang went up to 55 as of Saturday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said.

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Look: Pope Francis items sold in Quiapo ahead of Nazarene Feast

Pope Francis is getting a share of the limelight in Manila's Quiapo district, ahead of the Feast of the Black Nazarene there on Jan. 9.

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PNoy ready to discuss PHL issues with Pope Francis – Palace

President Benigno Aquino III is more than ready to meet with Pope Francis to discuss issues concerning the country, a Malacañang official said on Friday.

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PNP to intensify campaign against loose firearms amid increase in stray bullet cases

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday vowed to intensify its campaign against loose firearms, which it said are commonly used by suspects in indiscriminate firing, in response to an increase in the number of people hit by stray bullets during the holidays.

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PNP admits efforts not enough as New Year stray bullet cases rise

With the number of victims being hit by stray bullets during the New Year revelry on the rise, the Philippine National Police (PNP) admits that its efforts to stop the practice of indiscriminate firing have not been enough.

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Don't fall in love with money, CBCP president tells clergy

Priests should not be in love with money, the head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines said on Friday as he challenged the clergy to stay simple and humble, especially during the Year of the Poor.

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Palace: Total ban won't stop firecracker-related injuries

Banning firecrackers will not eliminate firecracker-related incidents, a Malacañang official said on Friday.

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