Malacañang has reiterated its warning against the use of firecrackers a few days before the New Year and reminded the people that President Duterte has signed Executive Order No. 28 order regulating the use of pyrotechnics.
Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar reminded the public that the use of pyrotechnics outside a designated area is now prohibited by EO No. 28.
“Pinirmahan na po ni Presidente ang polisiya na ‘yan, na magkaroon po tayo ng isang designated firecracker display area,” Andanar said.
EO No. 28 signed by Duterte last June regulates and controls the use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices.
The EO confines the use of firecrackers to community fireworks display to minimize the risk of injuries and casualties.
“‘Pag kayo po ay magpapaputok sa inyong mga tahanan ay huhulihin po kayo ng barangay ninyo, wala ho kayong magagawa,” Andanar reminded the public.
“At kung mapuputulan po ng daliri kayo o ang inyong mga anak, eh siguro wala na kayong dapat sisihin kundi sarili niyo lang dahil ipinagbawal na nga,” he added.
Andanar said Filipinos will just have to get used to designated firecracker zones for public safety.
“At the end of the day, we will all realize na mas masaya na meron lang isang designated area na pwedeng magpaputok, ma-e-enjoy natin lahat,” he said.
“Tapos meron pang nagbabantay na taga-barangay o PNP para siguraduhin na wala ho diyang mga paputok na nakakamatay.” (Argyll Cyrus B. Geducos)
