Firecracker Explodes in Man’s Face in Norala, South Cotabato
NORALA, South Cotabato — A New Year’s celebration turned tragic after a firecracker exploded in the face of a man at a private resort in Norala town, leaving him with…
South Cotabato Firecracker Injuries Drop 57% as Authorities Urge Continued Vigilance
The Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit has recorded six firecracker-related injuries in South Cotabato from December 21 to 6:00 AM of December 26, 2025 — marking a significant 57 percent…
Boy Injured by Firecracker in Toril Breaks Davao City’s Zero-Injury Record
DAVAO CITY — A young boy from Toril was rushed to the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) on December 25 after sustaining injuries from a firecracker blast, breaking the city’s…
Fireworks-Related Injuries Spike Over Holidays: PESU Reports 28 Cases
As the New Year celebrations wound down, the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU) released its fireworks-related injury surveillance report. From December 21 to 6:00 AM on January 1, 2025,…