Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire inspects the East Avenue Medical Center on Thursday, December 29, 2022 to ensure the readiness of the hospital for firecracker-related injuries. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire inspects the East Avenue Medical Center on Thursday, December 29, 2022 to ensure the readiness of the hospital for firecracker-related injuries. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire inspects the East Avenue Medical Center on Thursday, December 29, 2022 to ensure the readiness of the hospital for firecracker-related injuries. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire inspects the East Avenue Medical Center on Thursday, December 29, 2022 to ensure the readiness of the hospital for firecracker-related injuries. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE