1 killed by stray bullet; firecracker-related injuries now 771 – DOH

Faith Argosino 01/04/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A 19-year-old man in Davao del Norte died due to a stray bullet during the holiday festivities, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH also reported that the number of firecracker-related injuries…

Man behind deadly ‘Goodbye Philippines’ incident in Talisay surrenders

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/02/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The man who reportedly lit a powerful illegal firecracker called Goodbye Philippines that caused the death of a 10-year-old boy in Talisay City, Cebu has surrendered. Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas on Thursday,…

Firecracker-related incidents in CV during New Year reach 14 – Police

Emmariel Ares 01/02/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of 14 firecracker-related incidents were recorded during the celebration of the arrival of the new year 2025 in Central Visayas.  In addition, there were reportedly two incidents caused by stray bullets…

‘Goodbye Philippines’ kills 10-year-old boy in Talisay, Cebu

Futch Anthony Inso and Paul Lauro 01/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An illegal firecracker called ‘Goodbye Philippines’ was blamed for the death of a 10-year-old boy in Talisay City while six others suffered injuries, still due to firecrackers, during the New Year’s revelry here…

Increase in firecracker injuries shows lessons never learned

Kurt Dela Peña - Content Researcher Writer / @inquirerdotnet 12/31/2024

MANILA, Philippines—While many Filipinos greet the New Year with joy, some face a different reality, ending up in hospitals with severe injuries such as second- or third-degree burns, amputated limbs, or severed fingers. The use of firecrackers,…

Fireworks safety tips for a joyful New Year’s Eve celebration

Emmariel Ares 12/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Every New Year’s Eve, all kinds of fireworks light up the sky as everyone welcomes the beginning of another year. While fireworks are exciting to see, there are significant risks that come with…

Senior citizen dies from firecracker injuries – DOH

Ma. Teresa Montemayor - Philippine News Agency 12/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines – A 78-year-old man from Central Luzon succumbed to injuries sustained from a firecracker incident, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Saturday. DOH Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Albert Domingo confirmed that the senior citizen lit…

DOH logs 142 firecracker-related injuries days before New Year

Zacarian Sarao 12/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The number of firecracker-related injuries ahead of New Year celebrations rose to 142, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday. According to the DOH’s latest report, 17 new injuries were recorded between 6…

DOH-7: 19 people hurt due to fireworks in Central Visayas

Emmariel Ares 12/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a span of six days, the Department of Health has recorded a total of 19 cases of fireworks-related injuries across Central Visayas. This figure covers incidents that happened from Saturday to Thursday,…

Talisay police seize P20,000 worth of firecrackers

Futch Anthony Inso 12/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines- More than ₱20,000 worth of firecrackers were confiscated in Talisay City before and during the Christmas celebration. Police Lieutenant Colonel Epraem Paguyod, chief of the Talisay City Police Station, said that over 600 pieces…

Firecrackers: DOH-7 director warns risks of using them for New Year

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) has urged the public to follow the mandates of their LGUs on the use of firecrackers this coming New Year. DOH-7 Director…

PRO-7 beefs up security for Christmas and New Year

Emmariel Ares 12/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  To ensure a safe celebration of Christmas and New Year, law enforcers in Central Visayas conducted an inspection of the various transport ports, terminals, and firecracker stalls in Cebu. The surprise inspection is…

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