Palace issues list of prohibited firecrackers, pyrotechnic devices
President Rodrigo Duterte earlier said that he wants to impose a nationwide firecracker ban. CC, file
MANILA, Philippines — As the country prepares for the New Year revelry, Malacañang on Thursday released a list of prohibited firecrackers (pumuputok) and pyrotechnic devices (umiilaw), and appealed to Filipinos to abide by government regulations.
According to the Office of the Executive Secretary, firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices which contain gunpowder exceeding two grams or 1.3 teaspoons, or those using sulfur and/or phosphorus mixed with chlorates are strictly prohibited to be sold, manufactured, distributed and used.
Also prohibited are:
- Piccolo
- Super Lolo
- Whistle Bomb
- Goodbye Earth
- Atomic Big Triangulo
Meanwhile, the Palace also urged the public to “take note” of the following firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices that are 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)
- 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
President Rodrigo Duterte last June signed Executive Order 28, which confines the use of pyrotechnics to community fireworks displays to lessen the risk of injuries.
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.
Community firework displays must also be allowed by the municipality or city through a permit which specifies the date, time and specific area in which it will be conducted.
Duterte had imposed a firecracker ban in Davao City during his term as mayor in his hometown. Last year, the president said he was seriously considering implementing a nationwide firecracker ban.
According to the PNP, 20 firecracker-related injuries — most of which were caused by piccolo and watusi — have been recorded since December 16.
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