Windows26: 2024: Year of splits, disasters and surprises

December 31, 2024

Hello, reader! Today, we're covering the highs and lows of 2024 in our Yearend Report, safety reminders from the BFP for New Year's Eve, and a global population milestone of 8.09 billion.

2024: Year of splits, disasters and surprises

Many will remember the year 2024 as one with plenty of extremes. The country exploded into joyous celebration over the double Olympics gold and the feat of Gilas men's basketball team that helped boost national pride.

But too much politics and backbiting have produced an untenable governance and leadership situation, made more precarious with the continuing aggression and provocative actions by China in the West Philippine Sea. A series of destructive typhoons slammed the country, bringing untold misery and anguish to those most affected.

These events are all reported in this Yearend Report.

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BFP to public: Observe New Year's Eve fire prevention measures

As the nation prepares for New Year's Eve celebrations, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Tuesday urged the public to remain vigilant against fire hazards and scams.

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Wet, cloudy New Year's Eve in many parts of PH

Overcast skies and rain showers are expected in parts of the country on Tuesday due to four weather systems, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

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Meralco: No power supply interruptions from New Year's Eve to Saturday

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Tuesday announced that no power supply interruptions are scheduled from New Year's Eve until Saturday, January 4, 2025.

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World population up by 71 million to 8.09 billion on New Year's Day

The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year's Day, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Monday.

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EDITORIAL: A casualty-free New Year

Firecrackers may have once symbolized holiday cheer and festivity, but Filipinos are better off embracing celebrations that align with modern safety and sustainability standards. The question New Year revelers must ask is this: Are pyrotechnic spectacles worth it? Is keeping up the tradition worth the price of torn body parts, hospital visits, and environmental damage?

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