Two children were injured ahead of the New Year’s celebration due to the use of 'boga'.
According to the Department of Health–Central Luzon (DOH-3), the victims, including one in Pampanga, are aged 9 and 11.
The children reportedly sustained eye injuries after using 'boga', a device prohibited by the Philippine National Police.
Despite the early reported cases, DOH-3 said the number of firecracker-related injuries remains lower compared to the same period last year.
Authorities continue to urge the public to stop using prohibited firecrackers to prevent injuries.