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
Firecracker Injury Home Remedies – New Year’s First Aid FIRECRACKER INJURY HOME REMEDIES – Celebrating the New Year with firecrackers has been one of the oldest traditions of the Filipino people. However, this tradition oftentimes leads to several accidents caused by firecrackers. Along with this, during the New Year’s celebration, clinics and aid become scarce. … Read more
Here is the list of prohibited firecrackers for the New Year’s celebration For the New Year’s celebration this coming December 31, 2019 until January 1, 2020, authorities released this list of prohibited firecrackers. Using “paputok” to welcome the coming year has been a tradition of many people around the globe, especially in the Philippines. Pinoys … Read more
The Department of Health Reports Fireworks-Related Injuries Jumped to 34 The Department of Health reported that the numbers of fireworks-related injuries have already jumped to 34 as the New Year draws closer. Over the past few years, firecracker-related injuries have been one of the major health problems every New Year season. Many young children and … Read more
Police Director Urges LGUs To Prevent Firecracker Injuries, Road Mishaps POLICE DIRECTOR – Central Visayas Police Director Brigadier General Valeriano De Leon urges LGUs to prevent road mishaps and firecracker injuries. According to Inquirer’s Cebu Daily News, the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) director urged local government units (LGU) to implement measures in … Read more
President Rodrigo Duterte Wants Law On Total Firecrackers Ban Nationwide RODRIGO DUTERTE – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a total firecrackers ban nationwide. Davaoeño politician Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte is the current President of the Philippines. He is a lawyer and a father of four children named Sara Duterte, Paolo Duterte, Veronica Duterte, and Sebastian Duterte. … Read more
Bureau of Fire Protection Says Number Of Fire Incidents In The National Capital Region Has Increased In 2018 FIRE INCIDENTS – The Bureau of Fire Protection – National Capital Region (BFP-NCR) division says that the number of fire incidents have increased this year. BFP-NCR official Colonel Rizalde Castro said that the incidents were not mainly … Read more
Department Of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Orders Inspection Of Firecracker And Pyrotechnic Factories FIRECRACKER – The Department Of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued an order to closely monitor and inspect firecracker and pyrotechnic factories. A report in Philstar states that DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III ordered the strict inspection of all commercial establishments which manufactures and … Read more
Here Is The List Of Prohibited Firecrackers Here is the list of prohibited firecrackers, according to the Philippine National Police Firearms and Explosives Office (PNP-FEO). Firecracker is a small explosive material used to generate a large amount of noise in the form of a loud bang. These small explosives are usually used when New Year’s … Read more
‘No Firecracker Zone’ In Residential Areas, Suggested By DOH Department of Health (DOH) urges Local Government Units (LGU) to impose ‘No Firecracker Zone’ in several residential areas. The health agency postponed the executive order that will strictly prohibit the use of firecrackers nationwide this year and to implement the proposed bill next year. DOH considers … Read more