In New Year’s Eve mass, Tagle encourages Catholics to know God’s mission for 2015

Amid the merrymaking and crafting of New Year’s resolutions, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle encouraged the Catholic faithful to pause and take time to contemplate on the mission God has given them for 2015.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Official holidays for 2015

Want to spend more time with your loved ones or go on a solo adventure? Maximize the long weekends and make sure to plot your vacation ahead of time by checking out the official holidays for 2015.

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Cops, civilians, security guards nabbed for random firing of guns – PNP

At least 10 people, including cops and security guards, were arrested for indiscriminate firing of guns in the run up to the New Year's Eve revelries, the Philippine National Police revealed on Thursday.

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PNP: 14 stray bullet injuries since Dec. 16

At least 14 injuries caused by stray bullets and 10 arrests due to indiscriminate firing were recorded during the last two weeks leading to the New Year, the Philippine National Police said Thursday.

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EcoWaste bewails litter in wake of New Year revelry

Instead of starting 2015 on a clean slate, many Filipinos face piles of trash lining up the streets in the wake of boisterous celebrations to usher in the new year, an environmental watch group bewailed on Thursday.

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Several injured by stray bullets during New Year revelry

Several Filipinos started 2015 on a bloody note after they were hit by stray bullets during the New Year revelry.

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LOOK: Mess left behind in New Year revelry in NCR, CDO

The New Year is off to a messy start in many areas, with revelers leaving behind trash on the streets.

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NDRRMC: Seniang confirmed death toll rises to 54

The death toll from Tropical Storm Seniang rose to 54 as of Wednesday evening, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said.

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DOH: Treatment for firecrackers-related injuries not cheap

As part of their campaign against the use of firecrackers in welcoming the New Year, Health officials on Wednesday urged the public to think about how their livelihood will be affected if ever they sustained severe firecracker-related injuries.

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PNP: Seven injured by stray bullets in run-up to New Year

On New Year's Eve, the Philippine National Police has recorded at least seven people injured after they were hit by stray bullets coming from firearms that were illegally fired.

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Peace panel adviser condemns NPA attacks during ceasefire

Secretary Teresita Deles, the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, on Wednesday condemned the recent attacks of the communist New People's Army amid a Christmas ceasefire with the government.

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#Throwback2014: The year in YouScoop

From deadly typhoons, to protests, to international sporting events, YouScoopers took part in our newsgathering to deliver inspiring content this year. In this 2014 year-end video special, we recall the most memorable YouScoop submissions received by GMA News for 2014.

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DOH: Fireworks-related injuries reach 176

As of Wednesday morning, the Department of Health (DOH) has tallied 176 cases of fireworks-related incidents, plus its first case of stray bullet victim.

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NDRRMC: 43 roads, 22 bridges still impassable; damage estimated at P3.681M

At least 43 roads and 22 bridges remained impassable as of Wednesday morning in the wake of Tropical Storm Seniang (Jangmi), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said.

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