BEIJING, China (AP) — An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China has killed eight people and left two others with minor burns ahead of the Lunar New Year, authorities said. The blast on…
Anja Gerauer is plotting her escape, hoping to shield her dog Joy from a night of noisy trauma as Germans ready to set off more than 40,000 tonnes of pyrotechnics on New Year’s Eve. …
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City will welcome the New Year and formally launch Sinulog 2026 in a single, citywide celebration on Wednesday, December 31. Organizers announced that the kickoff will feature a New Year’s countdown capped…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — As the New Year draws near, veterinarians urge pet owners to help keep their pets calm amid the loud celebrations, particularly the explosions of fireworks that cause trauma and anxiety in animals. Dr.…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has reminded parents to protect their children from fireworks-related injuries as Filipinos prepare to celebrate Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. During a press briefing on Monday, Health Secretary…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced stricter monitoring of the pyrotechnic industry ahead of the holidays, warning establishments to meet required safety protocols or face sanctions. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma…
The crackle of fireworks lighting up the night sky may delight people, but for dogs, it’s often a source of fear and anxiety. For fur parents, ensuring your pet’s comfort and safety during such festivities is…
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…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Fireworks lit up the skies around Cebu City Sunday night, January 21, 2024, at the close of the Sinulog Festival 2024 celebration. Noted photographer John Velez captured the Sinulog fireworks display near a mall in…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Christmas Day in Cebu City has been generally peaceful, with no untoward incidents, as reported by Councilor Philip Zafra, the chairman of peace and order committee. During his assessment, Zafra revealed that that…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Permitted vendors can sell fireworks at South Road Properties (SRP), the designated firecracker zone for this year, just like last year, starting December 20, 2023, barely five days before Christmas Day. Police Lieutenant Colonel…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- Fireworks-related injuries in Central Visayas have already doubled, the Department of Health (DOH)-7 said on Tuesday. Based on the data released by the health department, from December 21, 2022, to 6:00 a.m. of January…
