Group of Friends Earn Criticisms for Using Popcorn as Firecracker During New Year’s Eve A group of friends earns various reactions from internet users for using popcorn as a firecracker on New Year’s Eve. A few days ago, most people in different countries all around the world including the Philippines celebrated New Year’s Day. Many … Read more
Fire Killed 5 Individuals in an Illegal Firecracker Factory in Laguna Five (5) individuals were killed after a fire broke out in an illegal factory of firecracker in Calamba, Laguna. In a fire that was allegedly started by an illegal fireworks factory in the region, five people were killed and two were injured, according to … Read more
Unlicensed Fireworks Seized by DTI and PNP from Shops in Bocaue, Bulacan The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) joined forces to seize unlicensed fireworks in Bocaue, Bulacan. A few days before New Year’s Day, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) performed … Read more
DOH Warns Firecracker Victims Against Tetanus Infection DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) recently warned those who received injuries from firecracker blasts to seek medical attention. The department added that this is for proper management and the prevention of deadly complications like tetanus infection. According to PhilStar, the department’s website said that tetanus infection … Read more
DOH – More Than 100 Firecracker Injuries Reported DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) said that 124 new cases of fireworks-related injuries, hence, increasing the number to 288 since Dec. 21. The department’s Epidemiology Bureau said, however, that the 288 fireworks cases is lower compared to the 313 incidents recorded for the same period … Read more
Firecracker Injuries Hit 54 Individuals, Says Health Department FIRECRACKER INJURIES – The Department of Health (DOH) recently reported that the number of firecracker injuries rose at 54. DOH further elaborated that eight more individuals, including a 13-year old boy from Aliasa, Nueva Ecija, were injured by cracker blasts, with the latter losing two fingers last … Read more
DOH Gives Update on Number of Injury Cases Caused by Firecracker Since Start of December 2018 FIRECRACKER – The Department of Health (DOH) gave an update on the number of injury cases caused by firecrackers since December 2018 started. Undeniably, the use of firecrackers every December has become a part of the Filipino tradition. Many … Read more
President Duterte One Factor For Reduction Of Firecracker Related Casualties In 2016 Firecracker Related Casualties was reduced due to the fear of the Filipinos to President Rodrigo Duterte, who supposed to implement firecracker ban in 2016. On Sunday (January 01, 2017), Department of Health (DOH) that more lives of Filipinos were spared from the dangerous … Read more
Nationwide Firecracker Ban Postponed By President Duterte President Rodrigo Duterte postpones the nationwide firecracker ban that will prohibit anyone to use firecracker during Christmas and New Year season. The nationwide firecracker ban is too late to implement this year, so President Duterte plans to impose the ban next year for some groups have already purchased … Read more
Workers And Manufacturer Under Firecracker Industry To Assist By DOLE In Case Of Firecracker Ban Firecracker traders and manufacturer will be assisted by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in case total firecracker ban will be imposed. On Sunday (October 23, 2016), DOLE Undersecretary, Joel Maglunsod announced that they are willing to provide livelihood assistance … Read more
