LUCENA CITY, Philippines — Police and health authorities in areas outside of Metro Manila have intensified operations against illegal firecrackers ahead of New Year celebrations, while health agencies report dozens of fireworks-related injuries. In Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon), police seized P4.8 million worth of illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices since Dec. 16,
