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P60M smuggled sugar, firecrackers seized in Subic

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Credit to Author: dmorcoso| Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:15:53 +0000

P60M smuggled sugar, firecrackers seized in Subic

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated a total of P60 million worth of smuggled sugar and firecrackers here on Friday. BOC officials said the smuggled sugar and firecrackers arrived from Hong Kong on March 31 and April 7 and were seized after these were found in 34 containers misdeclared as floor […]

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DOH: Firecracker injuries hit 319 with 12 more cases reported

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Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:25:10 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) reported 12 more firecracker-related injuries, bringing the total number of reported cases to 319 from Dec. 21, 2018 to Jan. 5, 2019.

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Duque: No total firecrackers ban without alternative livelihood

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Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:08:59 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — A total ban of firecrackers will not be possible unless government finds alternative livelihood programs for those in the fireworks-manufacturing business, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Tuesday.

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Only 4 firecracker-related injuries recorded in Bohol — police

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Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:01:37 +0000

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines — The Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) has recorded only four firecracker-related injuries as of 11 a.m. on Jan. 1.

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DOH: 55 firecracker-related injuries recorded in Metro Manila

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Credit to Author: cbibe| Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2019 02:57:51 +0000

DOH: 55 firecracker-related injuries recorded in Metro Manila

The Department of Health (DOH) recorded at least 55 firecracker-related injuries in Metro Manila as Filipinos welcomed 2019.

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DENR urges public to refrain from lighting firecrackers for cleaner air

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Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 10:03:44 +0000

To reduce air pollution generated by firecrackers, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu urged the public not to light firecrackers.

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Nancy Binay : Welcome new year with street parties, not with firecrackers

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Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 03:16:51 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — As New Year’s Day draws near, Senator Nancy Binay has urged local government units, particularly barangays, to just organize activities like KTV (karaoke television) or street parties for all to avoid firecracker-related injuries.

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