ILOILO CITY—The Department of Health in Western Visayas (DOH-6) reported a single firecracker injury as of Christmas Day, a significant drop from compared to previous years. No report of stray bullet injury was received during the celebration of Christmas Day, according to the Philippine National Police in Western Visayas. Lucia said the drop in the number of firecracker injuries could be attributed to Executive Order No. The executive order bans the sale and use of firecrackers in private residences. Only community fireworks display using permitted types of firecrackers and fireworks are allowed in public areas and on certain occasions.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 25, 2017 07:56 UTC