Tag: Illegal Fireworks
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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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Philippine Police Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks, Seize P2.5 Million Worth
In a bid to ensure a safer New Year’s Eve, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has seized over 535,000 illegal firecrackers valued at more than PHP2.5 million. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo reported that by 6 a.m. on Tuesday, the police had confiscated 535,960 illegal fireworks and arrested 34 people involved in their distribution.…
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Philippines Sees Surge in Fireworks Injuries, DOH Reports 101 Cases
The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has reported a significant increase in fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs), with the total number reaching 101 cases from December 22 to December 27. This alarming rise was highlighted by DOH Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Albert Domingo during a recent interview on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon. The regions most affected…
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EcoWaste Coalition Endorses Police Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks
The EcoWaste Coalition has thrown its weight behind the Philippine National Police’s intensified campaign against illegal pyrotechnic devices, including the homemade ‘boga’ or improvised cannon, as New Year celebrations approach. Aileen Lucero, the national coordinator of the group, praised the police’s efforts to confiscate and destroy these hazardous devices, emphasizing the importance of public safety,…
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EcoWaste Coalition Endorses PNP’s Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks
The EcoWaste Coalition, a vigilant environmental group, has thrown its weight behind the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) intensified campaign against the use of homemade ‘boga’ cannons and other illegal pyrotechnics as New Year celebrations approach. Aileen Lucero, the national coordinator of EcoWaste, praised the PNP’s efforts to confiscate and dismantle these hazardous devices, emphasizing the…
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Iloilo City Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal ‘Boga’ Firecrackers
The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has ramped up its efforts to curb the use of the illegal ‘boga,’ a homemade cannon used as a noisemaker during New Year celebrations. On Thursday, police operations led to the seizure of 34 boga devices, highlighting the ongoing campaign against these dangerous items. ICPO Director Col. Kim Legada…
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Fireworks Injuries Surge to 69 as DOH Reports 26 New Cases
The Department of Health (DOH) has reported an additional 26 fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) across the country, pushing the total number of cases to 69 since December 22. The latest figures were announced on Thursday, covering incidents up to December 26. A significant majority of these injuries, 74%, were sustained by individuals who were actively handling…
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