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MANILA, Philippines – The number of firework-related injuries has reached 162 from December 21 to 29, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday, December 30.
Seventy-seven or 44% of the injuries occured in Metro Manila while 13 cases or 8% happened in Region 10. The city of Manila topped the list in the National Capital Region, recording 27 incidents so far.
The DOH maintained, however, that the injuries this year are 113 cases or 41% lower than the same period in 2013 and 67 cases less than the 5-year average.
“Piccolo” topped the list of dangerous fireworks, already injuring 113 people.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday that suspected retailers and owners of illegal firecrackers will be sanctioned pursuant to RA 7138, which controls and regulates fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices.
Firecrackers that contain explosives with more than 0.2 grams or 1/3 of a teaspoon, known to cause serious injury or death, are specifically prohibited.
Meanwhile, two cases of firework ingestion has been reported by DOH. One case involved a 9-year-old boy from La Loma, Quezon City.
Stray bullets
No cases of stray bullets and firework-related deaths have been reported so far.
PNP has been on high alert for the holidays, mobilizing its entire 150,000-strong force for the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The PNP had said it had begun taping police officers’ firearms to prevent personnel from using their firearms during the festivities. – Rappler.com
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