Firework injuries reach 771

THE Department of Health (DoH) late on Saturday said firework-related injuries this holiday season have breached the 700-mark. DoH has recorded 771 cases from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2, 27.6% higher than the cases during the same period last year. Most injuries were caused by kwitis (rockets), 5-star firecrackers, and boga (improvised cannon), the agency