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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Fajardo submitted her resignation on Friday, effective 31 December, citing the completion of the tasks she set out to accomplish when she was appointed.
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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 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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Most firecracker-related injuries involved 5-Star, kwitis, boga (PVC pipe cannon)
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The sudden resignation of Commissioner Rossana Fajardo from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) was described by the Ombudsman as a “natural…
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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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Mining tycoon Joseph Sy has formally tendered his resignation as director of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI), effective Friday, 26 December.
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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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