Many of those who get injured come from two-wheeler vehicles,” he added. Meanwhile, the DOH’s Iwas Paputok (avoid firecrackers) campaign seeks to promote safety, especially among children.

Bomba pa rin yan. Sumasabog. Nakamamatay. Iwas paputok na po tayo para sa ating buhay,” DOH spokesperson Albert Domingo said. (Even though fireworks are legal, they are still dangerous.