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The whole of Metro Manila may see a decrease in the use of firecrackers and fireworks display this New Year’s Eve. That will become possible after the Philippine National Police (PNP) issued a directive earlier based on the Executive Order (EO) No. 28 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte, which provides for the regulation and control of the use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices outside of the non-designated zones.
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The DILG Officer-in-Charge Catalino Cuy made it clear through a memorandum circular, however, that all the allowed “consumer pyrotechnics” or pailaw can still be used outside the community designated fireworks display zones provided residents use them outside their homes.
The circular was based on Section 2 of the EO stating “Pyrotechnic devices other than firecrackers may be used outside community fireworks displays.” In relation to this, he ordered all provincial governors, mayors, and all involved government agencies to disseminate the EO guidelines to all LGUs and ensure the compliance thereof.
Furthermore, Cuy also prompted the LGUs to provide permits specifying the date, time, and exact place where the community fireworks display should be conducted in accordance with national standards, rules, and regulations.
The Republic Act 7183 states that only the “common types” of firecrackers can be manufactured, sold, distributed, and used. These include:
Meanwhile, pyrotechnics allowed for the same purposes are as follows:
According to the DILG, all other firecrackers and fireworks not included in the list are therefore not allowed. These include:
The agency also reiterated that all firecrackers containing more than two grams (approximately 1.3 teaspoons) of gunpowder are strictly not allowed.
Here is the comprehensive list of the designated firecracker and fireworks display zones all over Metro Manila:
*No designated fireworks display zone
*No designated fireworks display zone
* No designated firecracker zone
*No designated firecracker zone
*No designated fireworks display zone
Baseco and Lawton areas don’t have any designated firecracker zones.
*No designated fireworks display zone
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Lastly, a total firecracker ban was imposed in some cities in Metro Manila. These include Las Piñas City, Makati City, Muntinlupa City, Parañaque City, Pasig City, Pateros, and Taguig.
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