Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Today's Print

Tag: injuries

EcoWaste coalition backs crackdown on toxic pyrotechnics

A group of environmental advocates on Thursday backed the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) confiscation and destruction of improvised cannons, commonly known as ‘boga,’ and...

China school bus crashes into crowd, kills 11 including students

Beijing, China—A school bus ploughed into a crowd of people outside a middle school in eastern China on Tuesday, killing 11 people including five students,...

2 deaths reported due to Enteng, Habagat onslaught

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday reported 2 deaths due to the combined effects of Typhoon Enteng and Habagat. OCD however said those...

State hospitals on ‘code white’ alert

With New Year’s Eve just a few days away, government hospitals across the country have raised the “code white alert” for possible firework-related injuries. Code...

Research: New Olympic sports led to many injuries in Tokyo

Paris—Athletes competing in the newly introduced Olympic sports of BMX freestyle, karate and skateboarding suffered some of the highest rates of injuries at the...

New Olympic sports had high rate of injuries in Tokyo: research

Athletes competing in the newly introduced Olympic sports of BMX freestyle, karate and skateboarding suffered some of the highest rates of injuries at the...

Lightning strike near White House leaves 4 in critical condition

Four people are in critical condition after a lightning strike near the White House on Thursday, officials in the US capital said. The lightning struck...

DOH: Fewer hurt after ‘22 New Year fete

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a safer New Year celebration for Filipinos, as there were only 85 fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) as of 6...

LeBron blasts NBA as playoff injuries mount

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James slammed the NBA on Wednesday as Clippers star Kawhi Leonard became the latest player forced out of the...

Oh deer: Animals nibble tourists

TOKYO—Faced with a growing number of injuries from deer bites, authorities in Japan’s Nara Park have issued tips on feeding the hundreds of animals...

Foreign correspondent hit by shrapnel in Marawi City

Foreign correspondent Adam Harvey has been hit by a shrapnel in Marawi City. Reports said as a result, blood oozed on the left side of his neck...

Number of firecracker-related injuries stands at 524 so far

The Department of Health (DOH) puts at 524 the total number of persons injured due to firecrackers during the New Year revelry. Health Undersecretary Eric...

Fireworks-related injuries at 141 as of Saturday

The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a total of 141 firecracker-related injuries as of Saturday at 6 am on New Year's Eve (December...

Malacañang: No nationwide firecracker ban this year

Malacañang is putting on hold the issuance of an executive order to enforce a nationwide ban on firecrackers on New Year’s eve. In a press...
- Advertisement -spot_img
- Advertisement -spot_img