Two minors injured in firecracker incidents as holiday injury cases increase

Published 27 Dec 2025 at 7:50 PM

by Stacy dela Fuente

3 min read

Two minors suffered finger amputations due to firecracker-related injuries during the holiday season
The Department of Health reported a total of 91 firework-related cases nationwide as of December 27
Most injuries involved young boys, with illegal firecrackers cited as the leading cause
Health officials reiterated safety warnings and proper first aid measures for firework injuries

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Two minors lost their fingers after being injured by firecrackers, raising the total number of firework-related injuries this holiday season to 91, according to the Department of Health on Saturday, December 27.

An eight-year-old child lost an index finger and a thumb after an incident involving a whistle bomb.

Meanwhile, a 16-year-old teenager also lost two fingers due to a 5-Star firecracker.

Both cases were classified as active injuries, which authorities say occur when a firecracker explodes while being held.

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“Sure ako na yung mga batang ito ay humawak (ng paputok),” says DOH spokesperson Albert Domingo during an interview with DZMM Teleradyo.

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He explained that such injuries are preventable if children are kept away from fireworks.

“Ang sinasabi po ng DOH, hindi dapat pinapahawak ang kahit na anong paputok, legal man o hindi, sa isang bata. Dahil hindi po siya… Isipin niyo po parang pinahawak niyo po ng baril or ng bomba ang bata,” Domingo adds.

From December 21 until 4 a.m. of December 27, a total of 91 firework-related cases were logged by 62 sentinel hospitals nationwide.

This figure is 34 percent lower compared to last year’s 137 cases, according to the DOH.

All recorded patients sustained multiple injuries and burns affecting different parts of their bodies.

Metro Manila reported the highest number with 40 cases, followed by Ilocos with 10 and Western Visayas with 8. Many of those injured were boys aged 10 to 14.

The illegal 5-Star firecracker was identified as the most common cause of injuries.

Other cases involved victims who were unsure what type of firecracker caused their wounds.

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“Ito po yung mga kwento na naglalakad lang tapos biglang naitsahan or natamaan ng lumilipad na kwitis pero hindi sila sure kaya unknown,” Domingo explains.

Boga, Kwitis, and Triangle were also among the frequent causes. Domingo urged the public to seek immediate medical help for firework injuries and follow proper first aid procedures to prevent complications.

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