DOH: Firecracker injuries hit 91; two minors suffer amputations

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 91 cases of firework-related injuries so far, with two minors getting amputated, from December 21 to December 27, 2025.  DOH spokesperson, Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said that the data were collected from 62 sentinel hospitals from December 21 to December 27, 4 a.m. The sentinel hospitals are hospitals monitored by the DOH to provide data from specific sites or locations. Domingo noted that the cases were 34% lower than the 137 cases reported during the same period last year. He added that the National Capital Region registered the most number of […]... Keep on reading: DOH: Firecracker injuries hit 91; two minors suffer amputations