{"id":279869,"date":"2020-12-28T04:48:50","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T09:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=279869"},"modified":"2020-12-28T04:48:50","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T09:48:50","slug":"community-fireworks-display-allowed-for-new-year-revelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/12\/28\/community-fireworks-display-allowed-for-new-year-revelry\/","title":{"rendered":"Community fireworks display allowed for New Year revelry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A\u00f1o said this is in compliance with Executive Order 28 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte in 2017 which strictly regulates the use of firecrackers and pyrotechnics. (Pixabay photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Community fireworks displays would be allowed during the New Year celebration in the country, Interior Secretary Eduardo A\u00f1o said on Monday.<\/p>\n

A\u00f1o said this is in compliance with Executive Order 28 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte in 2017 which strictly regulates the use of firecrackers and pyrotechnics.<\/p>\n

\u201cAng pinapayagan lang natin yung<\/em>\u00a0community fireworks display. Meron lang<\/em>\u00a0designated na community fireworks display\u00a0na inilaan ng<\/em>\u00a0local government units (LGU)\u00a0at ito ay may<\/em>\u00a0permit sa FEO (Firearms and Explosives Office).\u00a0Ito lang dapat, dito manonood yung mga tao<\/em>, of course exercising pa rin social distancing (What we are allowing are only community display fireworks. The LGUs have designated community fireworks display and these have permits from the FEO. These are what the people can only watch, with proper social distancing of course),\u201d A\u00f1o said in a radio interview.<\/p>\n

A\u00f1o, meanwhile stressed that the use of firecrackers is prohibited in Metro Manila.<\/p>\n

“Ano mang paputok dito ay bawal sa<\/em>\u00a0Metro Manila (Any kind of firecracker is not allowed in Metro Manila) and that is within the authority of the local chief executives. Otherwise,\u00a0kailangan sumunod tayo hindi lang para sa kaligtasan hindi maputulan ng kamay o mamatay kung di maiwasan din yung mga<\/em>\u00a0(we need to comply not just for our safety, for our hands not to be amputated or to avoid death and of course, to prevent) mass gathering,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

DILG Undersecretary and spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said the department has issued Memorandum Circular (MC) 2017-105 supplemented by MC 2017-168 to provide the implementing guidelines for EO No. 28. The Philippine National Police has likewise issued an advisory to remind the public of the implementation of the said order.<\/p>\n

He said to reiterate, the sale and use of firecrackers which fall under any of the following are strictly prohibited anywhere in the country:<\/p>\n

Overweight \u2013 with more than one-third teaspoon or more than 0.2 gram of net explosive ingredients;<\/p>\n

Oversized \u2013 like atomic big triangulo, super lolo, giant whistle bomb, etc;<\/p>\n

With short fuse \u2013 should not burn less than three seconds but not more than six seconds;<\/p>\n

Imported finished products;<\/p>\n

Mixture \u2013 sulphur and\/or phosphorous mixed with chlorates;<\/p>\n

Unlabeled locally made products.<\/p>\n

Although some of the following firecrackers may be considered small, the following and similar ones are also strictly prohibited anywhere in the country for causing injuries to the public especially to children, namely:<\/p>\n

Watusi
\nPiccolo
\nPoppop
\nFive Star
\nPla-Pla
\nLolo Thunder
\nGiant Bawang
\nGiant Whistle Bomb
\nAtomic Bomb
\nAtomic Triangle
\nLarge-size Judas Belt
\nGoodbye Delima
\nHello Columbia
\nGoodbye Napoles
\nSuper Yolanda
\nMother Rockets
\nKwiton
\nSuper Lolo
\nGoodbye Bading
\nGoodbye Philippines
\nBin Laden
\nCoke-in-can
\nPillbox
\nBoga
\nKabasi
\nOther similar firecrackers<\/p>\n

With regard to pyrotechnics, the Philippine National Police which is the primary agency that implements the said order, has announced in a joint advisory dated Dec. 16, that it will no longer process and issue special permits for community fireworks display in malls and other establishments.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is to discourage mass gatherings among the spectators as a measure against the transmission of Covid-19 this holiday season. Nonetheless, according to the PNP, they will respect the permits which were already granted prior to the issuance of the advisory,\u201d Malaya said in a statement.<\/p>\n

The sale and use of consumer pyrotechnics or commonly referred to as pailaw may still be allowed.<\/p>\n

The PNP cited examples of allowable pailaw:<\/p>\n

Butterfly
\nFountain
\nJumbo Regular and Special
\nLuces
\nMabuhay
\nRoman Candle
\nSparklers
\nTrompillo
\nWhistle Device
\nOther similar types of pailaw<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease bear in mind, however, that EO No. 28 authorized local government units (LGUs) to promulgate the necessary rules and regulations on firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices within their territorial jurisdiction in conformity with national standards, rules, and regulations. Therefore, as authorized by their respective ordinances and issuances, LGUs may or may not issue special permits for the sale of consumer pyrotechnics or \u201cpailaw\u201d in their respective jurisdictions. LGUs may also prohibit community fireworks display outside of malls and other establishments to prevent crowds as a measure against Covid-19,\u201d Malaya added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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