As millions of people around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year, a cultural kick off -- in the form of the Firecracker ...

MANILA, Philippines — Two fires caused by firecrackers hit Manila and Marikina during the New Year’s Day celebration on January 1, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Thursday.

Over a hundred Filipinos suffered injuries due to fireworks, many of which were illegal, amid the celebration of New Year 2025 ... Fifty-nine percent (202 cases) were injuries caused by illegal ...