Firecracker injuries drop 42% this New Year, minors still most affected — DOH
Firecracker-related injuries during New Year revelries declined significantly this year, with the Department of Health (DOH) recording 235 cases from 21…
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Firecracker-related injuries during New Year revelries declined significantly this year, with the Department of Health (DOH) recording 235 cases from 21…
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The Department of Health (Department of Health) recorded 235 cases of firecracker-related injuries from 21 December 2025, up to 4 a.m. of 1 January 2026.
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The cases of stroke, heart attack, and asthma have reached 288 during the holiday season, according to the Department of Health (Department of Health).
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ILOILO CITY — Fireworks-related injuries in Western Visayas reached seven cases between 21 and 29 December, prompting health officials to renew safety warnings…
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The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported that calls to the crisis hotline of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) have reached 675.
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The Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO) arrested a suspected drug trader from Bulacan and seized nearly P374,000 worth of illegal drugs during a…
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As we step into 2026, let us work together to build a better Philippines by doing our part as responsible citizens.
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The Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO) arrested a drug trader from Bulacan and in the seizure of nearly P374,000.00 worth of illegal drugs early this…
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The Department of Health (DOH) warned that children and senior citizens are most vulnerable to bronchial asthma caused by smoke from firecrackers and fireworks.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the recovery of suspected illegal drugs worth more than P26 million after several packages washed ashore along…
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Most firecracker-related injuries involved 5-Star, kwitis, boga (PVC pipe cannon)
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Trigger warning: mentions of mental health, anxiety and depression.
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Cases of firecracker-related injuries have increased to 57, including two cases involving children who severed their fingers, according to the Department of…
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Filipinos continue to suffer from non-communicable diseases during the holiday season as cases of asthma, acute stroke, and acute coronary syndrome continue to…
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A public health reform advocate on Friday, 26 December, called for the resignation of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa, citing the…
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A public health reform advocate on Friday called for the resignation of Health Secretary Ted Herbosa, citing the controversies hounding the official.
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The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 263 road crash cases after Christmas, seven percent lower compared with the same period in 2024.
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Police arrested a 47-year-old man during a buy-bust operation as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal drugs in San Juan City.
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