Public told: Celebrate firecracker-free New Year to protect pets, health

MANILA, Philippines — Animal welfare and environmental groups are urging the public to celebrate a firecracker-free New Year to spare pets and children from fear, protect public health, and reduce toxic pollution. To reinforce the call, the EcoWaste Coalition and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) held their annual “Iwas PapuToxic” event at a mall