MANILA, Philippines — Fireworks-related injuries increased to eight after four more were recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH said in a statement Saturday that the additional four injuries were logged from 6 a.m. on December 22 until 5:59 a.m. on December 23. Three of the victims were injured by illegal fireworks while the other one was injured by legal fireworks. The DOH said illegal fireworks like boga, piccolo, 5-star, Baby Dynamite, and Goodbye Philippines caused most of the eight cases. READ: Buying fireworks for holiday celebrations? Be cautious, says DTI “Parents should watch over their children and lead by example by using noise-making alternatives,” it said, reiterating its call for the…
