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DOH logs 140 cases of firework-related injuries from Dec. 21 to 30
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 140 firework-related injuries nationwide from December 21 to December 30, 2025.
This figure is 23% lower than the 182 cases recorded during the same period in 2024.
Out of the total cases, 95 patients (68%) were aged 19 years old and below.
The leading causes of these injuries include 5-Star, Boga, and unknown or undetermined firecrackers.
DOH advised to immediately bring victims to the hospital and call 911 for emergency assistance.
The DOH will continue monitoring firecracker-related incidents until January 5, 2026.
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