CEBU CITY, Philippines — Firework-related injuries in Central Visayas increased when New Year celebrations peaked and extended into the early hours of January 1, 2026. This was according to the Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas. Despite the rise, overall cases remained significantly lower than figures recorded during the same period last year, the DOH said. READ: Firecrackers injured 40 in Central Visayas amid holidays Cases recorded as of New Year morning Data released by the DOH Central Visayas Center for Health Development showed that a total of 73 firework-related injury cases were recorded from Wednesday, December 21 up […]... Keep on reading: DOH-7: Firework-related injuries hit 73 during New Year celebrations