1 dead, 1 injured in Tondo, Manila firecracker blast

MANILA, Philippines — A grade 5 student died while a grade 7 student was injured after the firecrackers they picked up along the street exploded in Tondo, Manila, according to the Manila Police District (MPD). The incident occurred near the corner of Lorenzo Street and Abad Santos Avenue at around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, the