Four fireworks-related cases logged ahead of New Year celebration

MANILA, Philippines — Four fireworks-related injuries were recorded nearly two weeks before the anticipated New Year’s Eve revelry, the Department of Health (DOH) said. In a statement, the DOH noted that the four wounded were children aged 6 to 13, prompting the agency to reiterate its call to the public and concerned government agencies to work together against the use of illegal fireworks such as boga, 5-star, and piccolo. READ: Buying fireworks for holiday celebrations? Be cautious, says DTI “We must stand firm to eradicate the use of illegal fireworks. Our laws are there to protect against illegal fireworks. We should all protect our communities,” it said. The DOH stressed that both law enforcement and traders play crucial roles in…