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MANILA – Malacañang appealed to the public on Thursday to follow regulations on the use of fireworks and pyrotechnic devices in welcoming the New Year.
“As the celebration of the New Year nears, we reiterate our appeal to all Filipinos to abide by these regulations,” the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) said in a statement. “Let us all have a safe New Year celebration.”
Firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices that contain gunpowder exceeding 2 grams, or 1.3 teaspoons, or those using sulfur and/or phosphorus mixed with chlorates are prohibited. Their sale, manufacture, distribution, and use are strictly not allowed, the OES said.
Piccolo, Super Lolo, Whistle Bomb, Goodbye Earth, and Atomic Big Triangulo are also prohibited.
The OES listed down the firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices allowed under Republic Act No. 7183.
Firecrackers: Baby rocket, Bawang, Small triangulo, Pulling of strings, Paper caps, El Diablo, Watusi, Judah’s Belt, Sky rocket (kwitis), and other types that are equivalent in explosive content.
Pyrotechnic devices: Sparklers, Luces, Fountain, Jumbo regular and special, Mabuhay, Roman candle, Trompillo, Airwolf, Butterfly, all kinds of pyrotechnic devices, and other types equivalent to the foregoing devices.
Malacañang also pointed out that President Rodrigo Duterte had signed Executive Order No. 28, which limits the use of allowable firecrackers to “community fireworks display.”
“Such use qualifies as community fireworks display if they are conducted as part of a celebration held in a venue other than the place of residence, and under the supervision of a trained person licensed by the Philippine National Police (PNP), and allowed by the municipality or city through a permit, which specifies the date, time and specific area in which it will be conducted,” the OES said.
Pyrotechnic devices that are allowed may be used within residential premises, it added. (GMA News)
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