00:00The Department of Health has a reminder to keep the physical health of Filipinos healthy this new year.
00:09The DOH also urged the public not to use fireworks to avoid disaster.
00:16Chriselle Insigne of IBC with the national news.
00:22The Department of Health reminded the public to celebrate the new year safely and healthily.
00:29A healthy body is the best gift that can be given to loved ones in life.
00:36DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa also pointed out what to do and avoid to maintain a healthy body.
00:46This includes avoiding fat, oily, and sweet foods.
00:52If we eat too much or binge-eat because we have a party every night,
00:57we should exercise, walk, bike, and swim to burn calories.
01:07Secretary Herbosa also emphasized the importance of self-discipline.
01:12If you drink, don't drive a car or motorcycle. It's dangerous.
01:22The DOH also reminded the public to report those who use and sell illegal fireworks such as BOGA, Five Star, and Piccolo.
01:33But it's better not to use any type of fireworks.
01:38It can be used by children.
01:40Therefore, children should avoid products with poison or powder such as small firecrackers such as WATUSI.
01:48Instead, the DOH urged the public to use alternative sounds such as torotot, caldero, or magkantahan with friends.
01:59And if there is an emergency, just call 911 or 1555.
02:06From IBC 13, Rizal Insigne for Balitang Pambansa.
