Rappler's latest stories on New Year celebrations
The beat goes on: Fireworks, smoke and tear gas start new decade
Billions around the world cheer in 2020 after a tumultuous year dominated by demonstrations calling for political revolt and action on climate change
WATCH: The Pinoy dragon
Every Chinese New Year, a makeshift dragon makes its way through Ongpin Street
LOOK: Pia Wurtzbach, Marlon Stockinger celebrate New Year in Hawaii
Happy New Year from Hawaii 2017 will be just as good Pia says
PNP hails DOH for #IwasPaputok success
UPDATED The number of fireworks related injuries is 60 lower than the 5 year average from 2011 to 2015
Ubial: EO on firecracker ban will help deter indiscriminate firing
DOH Secretary Paulyn Ubial also says once President Rodrigo Duterte signs the proposed Executive Order authorities would be able to regulate the use of firecrackers and reduce injuries
Istanbul attack revives terror jitters in New Year
People around the world gathered to kick start the new year but attacks during celebrations in Turkey and Iraq serve as a reminder of the constant threat of terrorism
World parties to ring in New Year despite terror jitters
Revellers cram into major cities to celebrate New Year with security tightened amid fears large crowds of people could present a target for extremists
DOH: 839 injured in New Year revelry
Most firecracker related injuries are in Metro Manila
At least 458 fireworks-related injuries in 2015 – DOH
An environmental watchdog also urges the government to declare an all out war against the piccolo the banned firecracker responsible for 78 of the injuries
New Year trash in Manila: 'Totally unacceptable'
EcoWaste Coalition says the holitrash after the New Year revelry can make one s stomach turn
World welcomes New Year despite terror fears
3rd UPDATE Celebrations are muted in many European cities while countries reeling from other disasters are rekindling New Year spirits
Youth suffer most of PH's 730 fireworks-related injuries
The Philippines Department of Health says 65 of those who were injured while welcoming the New Year are between 5 and 20 years old
Uber rings in New Year with two million rides
Use of Uber through the night hits a peak of 58 rides reaching their destinations a second according to the San Francisco based startup
New year fireworks-related injuries now at 593
UPDATED The number of cases is still lower compared to the tally in the same period last year
New Year firework-related injuries drop by 39% – DOH
The Department of Health reports 351 fireworks related injuries as of January 1 a figure that is expected to rise until January 5
8 tips: How to keep your pet safe on New Year's Eve
Fumes from fireworks and loud noises may cause stress and injury to pet dogs cats and birds
Rappler Newscast | January 1, 2014
Nearly 600 injured by firecrackers during new year celebrations Explosions hit Basilan and Cotabato Thousands march in HK to demand full democracy
Dubai dazzles in global 2014 party
The Middle East hub was hoping to break the Guinness World Record for the largest ever display pledging to set off more than 400 000 fireworks
Revelry muted in Tacloban amid global 2014 party
The world prepares to kick off spectacular New Year parties but in Tacloban typhoon survivors make do with much less
New Year countdown: 50-80 injuries hourly
As of morning of December 31 the count of those hurt by fireworks or stray bullets has reached 262 already surpassing last year s tally on the same date
Stray bullet kills 4-year-old on New Year's eve
Four year old Ranjelo Nemor was killed after being hit by a bullet on his back while playing near their home in Barangay Addition Hills in Mandaluyong City
Global wave of spectacular New Year pyrotechnics ushers in 2013
Australia kicks off global New Year celebrations with Sydney s traditional firework spectacle
Fire bureau warns vs use of sky lanterns
The Bureau of Fire Protection said these lanterns usually illuminated by candles or lighted oil alcohol can pose danger when it falls on roofs or any combustible material
Fireworks sales up but illegal traders bringing industry down
Fireworks traders say illegal sellers are to blame for many firework related injuries
