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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City is taking a hardline stance against hazardous holiday explosives to curb injuries and maintain order during the holidays. Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has outlawed the sale, use, and distribution…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Regional Civil Security Unit 7 has reminded the general public to refrain from purchasing any of the banned firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in order to avoid untoward incidents that would spoil their…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A stall selling firecrackers caught fire in Sitio Kapayas, Barangay Canjulao, Lapu-Lapu City, on Wednesday evening, December 18, 2024. The Lapu-Lapu City Fire Station received the alarm at 7:35 p.m. The fire was…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In the Philippines, the use of firecrackers and various types of pyrotechnic devices is an integral part of the celebration of the yuletide season. Unfortunately, there have been numerous accidents caused by these…
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur –A powerful explosion rocked this city on Saturday afternoon, initially leaving five people dead, and at least 20 wounded. Police Colonel Kimberly Molitas said they initially received reports of two adults killed…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) logged eight new cases of firecracker-related injuries (FWRI) on Sunday, including a four-year-old boy who lost all five fingers on his right hand due to firecracker “Dart Bomb.” The…
