A 78 year-old man who the health department said was actively involved in lighting the banned firecracker Judas Belt, was the first fireworks-related death. Health Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said that the victim is from Central Luzon and was hospitalized on December 22 but died on December 27.
A 78 year-old man who the health department said was actively involved in lighting the banned firecracker Judas Belt, was the first fireworks-related death.
The Department of Health meanwhile, recorded 24 additional fireworks-related injuries as of 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases across the country to 126. “Boga is still the leading cause of fireworks injuries since December 21, 2024, the start of the monitoring of FRWIs, with 14 cases . We are reminding everyone that the mere possession, use and sale of boga is punishable under Republic Act 7183 and other relevant ordinances,” she added.
According to the DOH Regional Yuletide Injury Surveillance Report 5 from December 21-25, 2024, a total of 31 FWRI cases were reported by disease reporting units.
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