DOH records 7 injuries due to fireworks as of Dec. 23

MANILA, Philippines — As Filipinos prepare to celebrate Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, the Department of Health (DOH) has reminded parents to protect their children from fireworks-related injuries. During a press briefing on Monday, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said the DOH recorded 843 fireworks-related injuries between December 2024 and January this year, up by