P5.3-M illegal firecrackers seized as provinces logged injuries

LUCENA CITY— Police and health authorities in areas outside of Metro Manila have intensified operations against illegal firecrackers ahead of New Year celebrations while health agencies report dozens of fireworks-related injuries. In Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon), police seized P4.8 million worth of illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices since Dec. 16, the Police