Tag: firework injuries
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Firework Injuries Spike by 27.6% During Holiday Season
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) reported a significant 27.6% increase in firework-related injuries this holiday season, totaling 771 cases. The data, collected between December 22, 2024, and January 2, 2025, showed that the majority of these incidents were linked to the use of kwitis (rockets), 5-star firecrackers, and boga (improvised cannons). A notable…
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Firework Injuries in Iloilo Province Plummet by 64% in 2025
In a significant safety improvement, Iloilo province has seen a 64% reduction in firework-related injuries (FWRI) this year, as reported by the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO). As of January 2, 2025, the province recorded only 35 cases of FWRI, a sharp decline from the 97 cases reported in the previous year. Dr. Maria Socorro…
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