ORMOC CITY– A 14-year-old male student from Barangay Dalakit, Catarman in Northern Samar sustained a minor injury after picking up an unidentified firecracker on January 1, 2025.
The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. The boy suffered a blast injury to his left index finger and was immediately brought to the Northern Samar Provincial Hospital (NSPH) for medical treatment.
At about 11:30 am, personnel from the Catarman Municipal Police Station (MPS) arrived at the hospital to monitor the incident. According to the attending physician, the victim’s injury was minor, and he was discharged after receiving appropriate care.
The regional office of the Department of Health reported of 34 incidents across the region due to firecracker-related injuries during the 2025 New Year celebration which was higher compared to the 2024 celebration of only 29 cases.
Most of the victims were injured due to ‘kwitis,’ five-star, and ‘lantaka.’
(ROBERT DEJON)
