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Remulla: Enforce law vs firecrackers

Friday, December 27, 2024 Herbert Curia - Promoter No comments

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Remulla: Enforce law vs firecrackers

MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday urged local government units (LGUs) to enforce rules and regulations on firecrackers and other pyrotechnics in their respective jurisdiction to prevent firecracker-related injuries.

In a memorandum, Remulla called on LGUs to issue ordinances and other regulations banning or discouraging individuals or households from using firecrackers as prescribed by Executive Order No. 28 series of 2017.

He also said LGUs must restrict the use of firecrackers only to community fireworks displays that have secured necessary permits and conduct information campaigns on the dangers of prohibited fireworks.

Remulla instructed the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to ensure that fire exhibition safe zones are guided by the provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9514 or the Fire Code of the Philippines.

At the same time, the DILG chief directed the Philippine National Police to conduct inspection, confiscation, and destruction of illegal fireworks and pyrotechnic devices.

The public is also discouraged from patronizing illegal or otherwise hazardous fireworks and using alternative noise-inducing items such as horns, recycled containers, pans, and other common household items.

The Department of Health on Friday reported 32 more fireworks-related injuries in various regions, bringing the overall tally to 101 from Dec. 22 to 6 a.m. of Dec. 27

Meanwhile, the DILG likewise encouraged LGUs to enforce RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 to maintain cleanliness and orderliness in public places during the holiday season. (PR)