1st January 2025 – (Manila) On Wednesday, the Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) announced that there were 340 firecracker-related injuries recorded nationwide during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This figure represents a significant 34% decrease compared to the same period last year, from 22nd December, 2024, to 1st January, 2025.
The DOH indicated that nearly 60% of these injuries were linked to the use of illegal, powerful firecrackers. Among the injured, 239 victims were aged 19 and below. The breakdown of the cases revealed that 299 involved men, while 41 were women, highlighting the need for continued awareness and safety measures during festive celebrations.
