The Muntinlupa City government and the Muntinlupa Police have stepped up the campaign against the sale and use of firecrackers, and vehicles with modified mufflers that emit loud noise on Christmas Eve.

Muntinlupa Police chief Col. Robert Domingo went to different areas in Muntinlupa to ensure that people are following ordinances.

The Muntinlupa Traffic Management Bureau (MTMB) headed by Danidon Nolasco apprehended several people on Dec. 24 for violating the ban on the use of modified mufflers.

In Muntinlupa, there is a ban on the sale and use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices.

Barangay Poblacion Chairman Allen Ampaya, together with the police, leads the destruction of "boga" on Dec. 23 (Screenshot from Chairman Ampaya's video on Facebook)

City Ordinance No. 14-092 prohibits “the manufacture, display, sale, distribution, possession or use of firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices and such other similar devices and the exploding of firecrackers or other similar explosives within the territorial jurisdiction of Muntinlupa City.” Violators will be fined P1,000 to P5,000.

On Dec. 23 in Barangay Poblacion in Muntinlupa, Barangay Chairman Allen Ampaya, together with the police, led the destruction of confiscated “boga,” or improvised noise making device made of PVC.

The only allowed are community fireworks displays that have permits from the city government, police and Bureau of Fire Protection.

In addition, the use of modified mufflers and open pipes is also prohibited under the Muntinlupa Traffic Code or City Ordinance No. 04-022.

Under Section 85 of the ordinance on Mufflers and Noise Controlling Devices, it is stated that “o person shall operate a motor vehicle on a street unless such motor vehicle is equipped, at all times, with a muffler or mufflers in constant operation and of sufficient capacity for the motor, and equipped with an exhaust system to prevent the escape of excessive fumes or smoke and unusual noise.”

Violators will be fined P2,000 to P7,000, according to the city government.

Mayor Ruffy Biazon also reminded people that motorcades or parades without permits from the MTMB are not allowed.

Personnel from the Muntinlupa Traffic Management Bureau implementing the ordinance against the use of modified mufflers and open pipes (Photos from the Muntinlupa City government)

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