ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP) — At least 27 people, including 19 police and other government personnel, were injured when a large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks exploded in a powerful blast in ...

At least 27 people have been injured in an explosion of confiscated illegal fireworks in the southern Philippines. Two victims were seriously injured and hospitalized in Zamboanga, where the mayor has ...

The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2026 is back and it is bigger than last year. Set at the Seaside ...

An illegal fireworks warehouse in the Philippines exploded Thursday morning, sending powerful shockwaves that shook buildings in the surrounding area. The stockroom exploded at around 2:10 a.m., with ...

Seven firecracker-related injuries have been recorded in the Philippines for the 2025 holiday season. According to the country's Department of Health's recent data, three new cases were recorded from ...

The Philippine government has banned traditional firework celebrations over Christmas and New Year for a second straight year due to Covid-19 and safety fears. The ban was based on the recommendation ...

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