Stray firework hurts 8, including child, at Panagbenga closing rites

BAGUIO CITY — Eight people, including a child, were injured after a stray pyrotechnic device exploded during the closing ceremony of the Panagbenga Festival 2026 at Burnham Park on Sunday evening, March 8. The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) said the incident happened at 7:55 p.m. at the park’s skating rink area, where a fireworks