The local government units of Caloocan and Navotas Cities reminded on Monday, Dec. 26, the residents of the prohibition and regulation on the usage of firecrackers and fireworks for a safe celebration of the New Year. “Para po manatiling ligtas ang pagsalubong ng Bagong Taon, bawal po ang...
DOH Five people were injured due to firecrackers from Dec. 21 to 25, the Department of Health (DOH) said. The DOH said that the number is lower compared to the 10 injuries recorded during the same period last year. "Sa kasalukuyan, ang kabuuang bilang ng mga kaso ng pinsala dulot ng paputok ay lima...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte issued on Saturday, Dec. 24, Executive Order No. 54, S-2022, that prohibits private households from using firecrackers and holding their own fireworks displays. "Private households are hereby prohibited from using firecrackers and staging their...
The Department of Health (DOH)-Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) has recorded two cases of fireworks-related injuries before Christmas Day. Victims were boys aged seven and 11 from Isabela and Cagayan. They sustained eye injuries and were sent home after being treated. The DOH reminded people to refrain...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) recorded four cases of firecracker-related injuries since it started its surveillance last Dec. 21. One case happened last Dec. 21 while three cases were logged on Dec. 23, based on the DOH’s report on Saturday, Dec. 24. “All cases were males. Age ranged from...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday, Dec. 23, issued the list of certified fireworks that the public should buy, and strongly reminded consumers to avoid fireworks that have no “PS” or the Philippine Standard mark. The DTI listed 14 certified fireworks brand to guide consumers....
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Bicol region has logged its first fireworks-related injury this holiday season. The Department of Health (DOH)-Bicol said in the latest Firework-Related Injury (FWRI) surveillance bulletin on Friday morning, Dec. 23, that the victim was a boy less than five-years-old...
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has expressed support to President Marcos' call for local government units (LGUs) to have a common set-up of fireworks display areas to ensure public safety this coming New Year. In a press briefing, BFP spokesperson Supt. Analee Atienza said the move is a big...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday encouraged heads of local government units (LGUs) to organize fireworks display and set up a common viewing area for their constituents this holiday season. Speaking at a chance interview in Manila, Marcos said LGU officials must do this so...
ZAMBOANGA City Hall ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City government has allowed the use of pyrotechnics and fireworks display effective on Tuesday, Dec. 20, after the requisite publication and ordinance was signed into law by Mayor John Dalipe. Ordinance 596 is known as the “Professional Display...
Passengers of ships and boats were reminded by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Monday, Dec. 12, to refrain from bringing fireworks when they travel as this might cause them to be offloaded. People watch fireworks display that light up the night sky over Quezon Memorial Circle on New Year's...
San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora said the MMC is set to release guidelines on the firecracker ban to be implemented in the National Capital Region (NCR) as part of its efforts to minimize the number of injuries caused by the misuse of firecrackers during...
