MMDA: Only Authorized Community Fireworks Display Allowed In Capital
MMDA – The MMDA said that only authorized community fireworks display will be allowed in Metro Manila on New Year’s Eve.
This is a safety precaution against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as well as other health risks, according to a report from Manila Bulletin.
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority General Manager Jojo Garcia said that house to house lighting of illegal fireworks and firecrackers is banned. Violators will face a fine or imprisonment depending on the ordinance that was issued by the local government unit.
Those who wish to get permits to hold community fireworks may apply with the Philippine National Police (PNP).
“Yung iba pong gustong mag-apply pa, sa PNP po sila mag aapply. Pero yung mga house to house fireworks, ‘yan po yung iniiwasan natin kasi nga napakadelikado nyan. Alam naman natin na during New Year’s Eve, maraming nahohospital dahil napuputukan.”
“Kausap ko po si Sec. (Eduardo) Año sa DILG (Department of Interior and Local Government), na pinapayagan lang yung mga community fireworks, meaning yung mga organized na malalaki. Like yung Pasay may na-approve dyan, sa Makati at sa Quezon City.”
Garcia said that the selling of fireworks that are not prohibited by the existing rules are allowed but purchasing of it is banned.
“Siguro pwede sila magbenta, ang problema di rin pwede magamit.”
The Metro Manila Council passed a resolution on December 28 which enjoins local government units in the National Capital Regional to strictly enforce a ban or pass a measure against its use.
The resolution was made in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through mass gathering and other health risks that firecrackers pose.
“Hindi na makakatulong na yung mga hospital natin ay magiging busy pa sa mga napuputukan”
Garcia added that authorities do not want to fill up hospitals amid COVID-19. He also discouraged the public from using “torotot” as it could spread the virus through saliva when shared, based on the report.
The public, however, can use cans and pots to make noise in welcoming the new year.
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