“OPLAN IWAS PAPUTOK”—Staff of Region 1 Medical Center in Dagupan City installs an “Oplan Iwas Paputok” poster at the entrance of the Emergency Room of the hospital to remind the public about the dangers of exploding firecrackers and pyrotechnics. R1MC will be placed on white alert from December 22, 2025 to January 3, 2026 in anticipation of many injuries due to firecracker explosions when Pangasinenses welcome the New Year. (PUNCHphoto  Ray Zambrano)