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PhilHealth eyes rate hike for public safety violators

The government is considering the possibility of increasing PhilHealth premium contributions for individuals who violate public safety laws. This initiative specifically targets parents of minors...

Firecracker injuries down but victims younger—DOH

Firework-related injuries recorded during the New Year celebrations declined significantly compared with last year, according to a Department of Health advisory released Thursday. The DOH...

All Ready

Volunteers of the Baseco Fire And Rescue Volunteer Association Inc. set up a First Aid Station in Baseco, Tondo in Manila in preparation for...

NCRPO probes persons of interest in fatal firecracker incident

National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin on Wednesday vowed to bring justice to the 12-year-old killed by a suspected...

Makati City imposes firecracker ban on 3 villages

The Makati City government reminded the residents of Barangays Bangkal, Pio del Pilar, and Magallanes that the city ordinance enforcing a complete prohibition on...

EcoWaste Coalition’s New Year plea: Ditch toxic firecrackers

On the occasion of New Year celebrations this week, the EcoWaste Coalition has issued a public appeal urging citizens to refrain from using firecrackers...

Taguig designates firecracker zones for New Year

The Taguig City government on Monday announced the designated firecracker zones for the New Year celebration. City officials also reminded residents that the local government...

Injuries from fireworks amid Christmas lower this year—DOH

The Department of Health (DOH) on Christmas Day reported eight new firework related injuries, raising the nationwide total to 28 cases since Dec. 21...

PNP chief inspects Bulacan firecracker stalls

Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday, December 22, inspected stalls selling firecrackers in Bocaue, Bulacan. Nartatez was...

Police raids yield P10k fireworks, 3 suspects

THE Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) on Monday, Dec. 1, reported that they conducted two simultaneous operations late last month, resulting in the...

Waste of human resources

“Can we ever change the way we celebrate the New Year in a way that will not result in deaths and ruined lives?” IT HAS...

Firecrackers hurt 40 in Cavite province

TRECE MARTIRES CITY—Forty people were reported injured by firecrackers amid the New Year revelries across Cavite province, according to the Cavite Provincial Health Office...

Illegal and dangerous firecrackers

The Manila police prepare to destroy confiscated illegal firecrackers deemed toxic and risky to public health and well-being. The Department of Health reports 188...

DOH says firecracker-related injuries 64 percent lower this 2025

he Department of Health (DOH) through spokesperson Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo on Wednesday said firecracker related injuries recorded this new year went down by...
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