Tag: holiday safety
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Bicol Region Sees 24% Surge in Fireworks Injuries During Holiday Season
The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) announced on January 6, 2025, a significant rise in fireworks-related injuries during the recent holiday festivities, with a total of 61 cases reported. This marks a 24% increase from the 49 cases recorded in the previous year. The data was collected across the six provinces of Bicol and…
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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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Antique Celebrates Holidays Safely with No Major Incidents
In Antique, the holiday season passed without any major accidents or indiscriminate gunfire, as reported by the Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). PDRRMO chief Broderick Train shared in a recent interview that the community enjoyed a peaceful Christmas and New Year, thanks to the diligent efforts of various government agencies involved…
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Ilocos Norte Police Demolish Seized ‘Boga’ and Illegal Firecrackers
In a significant move to ensure public safety, the Ilocos Norte police obliterated 331 units of ‘boga’, or homemade cannons, along with various illegal firecrackers at Camp Valentin S. Juan in Laoag City on January 3, 2025. The total value of the destroyed items was estimated at PHP31,490, a decrease from the previous year’s PHP52,690.…
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Antique Celebrates Safe Holidays with No Firecracker Incidents
In a commendable display of safety and vigilance, the province of Antique reported zero fire incidents related to firecrackers and fireworks during the festive season. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Antique, along with local law enforcement, ensured a peaceful celebration across the region. The success of this safe holiday period is attributed to…
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Prohibited Firecrackers Cause Majority of Injuries in Antique During Holiday Celebrations
In Antique, the festive season was marred by 13 firecracker-related injuries, with the majority attributed to the use of illegal fireworks. The ‘boga’, a homemade cannon constructed from large PVC pipes and powered by denatured alcohol, was responsible for seven of these incidents. Another four injuries were caused by ‘kamara’, another banned firework. The remaining…
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25 Fireworks Injuries Reported in Cordillera, Illegal Fireworks Seized in Baguio
The Department of Health in the Cordillera region has documented 25 cases of injuries related to fireworks from December 21, 2024, to January 1, 2025. Jenee Austria, the head of the Communications Management Unit at DOH-Cordillera, reported that 12 of these incidents were due to the use of ‘boga’, a homemade explosive device. The majority…
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Eastern Visayas Reports Eight Firecracker Injuries Amid Holiday Festivities
In Eastern Visayas, the Department of Health (DOH) has documented eight incidents of injuries caused by fireworks, alongside hundreds of other emergency cases linked to holiday celebrations. These incidents occurred across various locations including Padre Burgos and Maasin City in Southern Leyte, Guiuan in Eastern Samar, and several towns in Leyte and Samar. The victims,…
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Ilocos Norte Police Step Up Patrols to Curb Drunk Driving During Holiday Festivities
In an effort to enhance public safety during the holiday season, the Ilocos Norte police have ramped up their mobile patrols and set up checkpoints across strategic locations. This intensified effort comes in response to ongoing issues with drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol during festive times. Police Major Jephre Taccad, head of…
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Three Arrested for Selling Banned Firecrackers Online in Manila and Tarlac
In a crackdown on the illegal online sale of fireworks, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) apprehended three individuals in separate operations across Metro Manila and Tarlac. The arrests were part of a broader initiative to curb the online distribution of prohibited pyrotechnics during the holiday season. On Christmas Eve, at around 9:30 a.m.,…
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