Ang boga o kanyong PVC ay isang pampaingay na popular tuwing pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Bagong Taon sa Pilipinas. Ipinagbabawal ang paggamit nito ng pamahalaan ng Pilipinas noong pang 2006. [1] Nagmula sa lalawigan ng Cavite, [2] gawa ang boga sa tubong may kalakihan na ikinabit sa laruang baril.

Dec 25, 2024 · The Philippine National Police (PNP) is searching for the people behind tutorial how to make prohibited boga (improvised cannon) now circulating online. In Jun Veneracion’s Wednesday report on 24 Oras, CCTV footage shows two children firing a …

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A bamboo cannon (Malay: meriam buluh, Jawi: مريام بولوه ; Tagalog: lantakang kawayan; Waray: lantaka, Indonesian: meriam bambu, Javanese: mercon bumbung) is a type of home-made firecracker which is popular during the Eid season in Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as during New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philippines.

Dec 26, 2024 · ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) warned the public against the use of the prohibited “boga,” an improvised cannon used as a noisemaker in welcoming the New Year. Police stations under ICPO, in various operations on Thursday, seized 34 pieces of boga as they intensified…

Dec 28, 2022 · Boga — a cannon improvised from bamboo or from PVC pipe and whose use is prohibited — whistle bomb, kwitis, 5-Star, and camara remain the top causes of injuries.

Jan 2, 2025 · MANILA, Philippines — The Filipino revelry that greeted 2025 saw fewer deaths and injuries due to firecrackers compared to a year ago, based on reports reaching the police and health authorities as of Wednesday.

Jan 2, 2023 · ILOILO City – Despite being outlawed, boga is the most common cause of firecracker-related injuries (FWRI) in Western Visayas, data from the Department of Health (DOH) Region 6 showed. Boga or PVC cannon is a modern version of the bamboo cannon and a popular improvised noisemaker during the holidays.

Dec 26, 2024 · The PNP is now searching for the person behind an online tutorial on how to make a "boga." In a report by GMA 7's '24 Oras,' CCTV footage showed two minors using an improvised boga in Brgy. 634, Manila. A resident confronted them, and barangay officials reminded them that using a boga is prohibited.

Jan 2, 2025 · Boga paputok, a modernized version of the traditional bamboo cannon, has become a staple of Filipino celebrations, especially during New Year’s Eve. Known for its loud, explosive sound, this PVC pipe-based noisemaker has sparked both fascination and controversy.