QC cracker incidents drop by over half
Quezon City reports at least 40 firecracker injuries during the holidays, marking a 60% drop from last year, with most victims under 19 and health officials…
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After PhilHealth controversy, ‘Cracker victims face lower aid
The Department of Health is considering reducing PhilHealth subsidies for firecracker-related injuries as cases rise after New Year celebrations, with most…
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When midnight became quieter: How New Year changed with life
A reflection on how New Year celebrations in the Philippines have grown quieter over time, and the lessons learned from childhood chaos.
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Ilocos Norte records zero crime during New Year celebrations
Ilocos Norte reported no crimes during New Year celebrations, while Region 1 logged mostly firecracker-related incidents with two injuries in Ilocos Norte.
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SOCCSKSARGEN records 41 firework-related injuries
The DOH reports 41 firework-related injuries in SOCCSKSARGEN this holiday season, a 51 percent drop from last year.
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Baguio City claims zero firecracker injuries
Baguio City reports zero firecracker-related injuries during the 2026 New Year celebrations, thanks to strict enforcement, community education, and the removal…
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Firecracker injuries drop 42% this New Year, minors still most affected — DOH
Firecracker-related injuries dropped 42% this New Year, with the DOH recording 235 cases nationwide, though minors still made up most of the victims.
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Western Visayas firecracker injuries at 7
Western Visayas records seven fireworks-related injuries, mostly among children, prompting DOH safety reminders; Pampanga police designate authorized…
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MPD identifies persons of interest in fatal firecracker mishap
Authorities investigate a firecracker explosion in Tondo that killed a 12-year-old boy and injured another, as police identify persons of interest and assess…
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Blaze razes Barili firecracker stalls
A firecracker test sparked a blaze that destroyed over 10 vending stalls in Cebu’s designated firecracker zone, causing extensive property damage ahead of New…
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Firecracker mishap claims 12-year-old boy
‘We were told that someone used firecrackers there last night. One exploded, but the other did not and was reportedly doused with water.’
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12-anyos na bata, patay nang masabugan ng fountain sa Tondo
Kinumpirma ng MPD na fountain ang sumabog sa insidente sa Tondo na ikinasawi ng isang 12-anyos na bata noong 28 December 2025.
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Firecracker testing destroys over 10 stalls in Barili, Cebu
More than 10 firecracker stalls were destroyed in a blaze in Barangay Minolos, Barili, Cebu after a buyer allegedly tested a triangle firecracker inside a…
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First firecracker death reported as illegal ‘big triangle’ kills teen in Tondo
A 12-year-old boy died in Tondo, Manila after an illegal “big triangle” firecracker exploded, marking the first firecracker-related fatality this season, as…
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Pampanga police destroys confiscated firecrackers
The Pampanga Police Provincial Office led the destruction of confiscated firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in San Fernando on December 28, reinforcing…
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2 kids lose fingers due to firecrackers — DoH
Most firecracker-related injuries involved 5-Star, kwitis, boga (PVC pipe cannon)
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Two children get severed fingers as DOH reports 57 firecracker-related injuries
The Department of Health reported 57 firecracker-related injuries from December 21 to December 25, including cases involving children who lost fingers,…
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