firecrackers

DOH: ‘Boga’ top firecracker injury maker

DOH: ‘Boga’ top firecracker injury maker THE Department of Health said that the improvised cannons or ‘boga’ remains as the…

4 months ago

DOH: Firecracker injuries now at 188

THE Department of Health said that the number of firecracker injuries has risen to 188 as they called on the…

4 months ago

DOH: Firecracker injuries now at 163

THE number of firecracker injuries continues to rise as it is now at 163, the Department of Health said.

4 months ago

DOH: Firecracker cases now at 69

HEALTH officials continue to warn the public against using illegal fireworks and illegal firecrackers, as an additional 26 new cases…

4 months ago

PNP to public: Refrain from using illegal firecrackers

THE Philippine National Police-Civil Security Group (PNP-CSG) has issued a reminder to the public to refrain from using prohibited firecrackers…

4 months ago

Five dead, 38 injured in Philippines firecracker depot blast

Five people, including a four-year-old child, were killed in a massive explosion at a pyrotechnics warehouse in the southern Philippines,…

10 months ago

Manila City bans firecrackers, alcohol during Black Nazarene feast

MANILA City Mayor Honey Lacuna has banned firecrackers and alcoholic beverages during the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Lacuna’s directive…

1 year ago

DECODE: Why pets are scared of firecrackers

USUALLY, Filipinos are fond of using firecrackers to welcome the new year. Filipinos traditionally set off fireworks and make a…

2 years ago

How to deal with watusi, piccolo poisoning

HEALTH and safety officials keep on reminding people to steer clear of firecrackers so that they can welcome the New…

2 years ago

Firecracker injuries now 14 percent higher than 2021, says DOH

The country’s total caseload of firecracker-related injuries reached 25, up by 14 percent in the same period last year, the…

2 years ago