Manila: The intensified campaign launched early in December last year helped reduce the number of firecracker injuries in Caraga Region, the regional office of the Department of Health (DOH-13) said Monday.

According to Philippines News Agency, the intensified campaign featured advertisements on radio and other media outlets, including online news across various provinces in the region.

Data from the agency indicated that only five firecracker-related injuries were recorded in the region from Dec. 1, 2025, to Jan. 5, 2026. The number is lower than the 13 firecracker injuries logged in the same period in 2024. The latest firecracker injuries were three in Agusan del Norte and two in Surigao del Norte.

The DOH-13 said that LED wall-mounted materials on the dangers of firecrackers at airports and seaports in the region also contributed to the information drive. The campaign, with the support of the local government units, also reached the different barangays in the region, the agency said. In addition, the DOH-13 acknowledged support from government agencies and stakeholders for the effective firecracker information drive.