5 dead in Malasiqui fireworks factory blast: What we know so far

Rappler - Nov 7, 2026

The factory may have been operating illegally, according to local authorities. Neighbors thought the place was a piggery.

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Kapuso Stream: November 7, 2026 | LIVE

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