Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte issued on Saturday, Dec. 24, Executive Order No. 54, S-2022, that prohibits private households from using firecrackers and holding their own fireworks displays.
“Private households are hereby prohibited from using firecrackers and staging their own fireworks display,” Belmonte said.
The mayor stressed the 47 percent increase in emergencies and injuries related to firecrackers and fireworks this year.“We also want to protect homes, commercial buildings and other structures against incidental fires and to lessen the harmful effects of hazardous chemicals and pollutants,” Belmonte said.In her order, Belmonte noted that permission or authorization from the Department of Public Order and Safety is required before a particular public venue may be used for the fireworks display.
“Selling, sharing or giving firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices to minors is also not allowed,” Belmonte added. She also ordered barangay officials to report any violation to city police stations and provide the necessary assistance to law enforcement agencies.
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