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Metro cities opt for community fireworks to welcome 2024 - Mayor Francis

Published Dec 29, 2023 03:37 am

San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora said on Friday, Dec. 29, that cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) have opted for community fireworks display and have designated firecracker zones to safely welcome the New Year.

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Mayor Francis Zamora

"Tayo po ay magkakaroon ng community fireworks display sa Dec. 31 sa Pinaglabanan Shrine upang maging ligtas ang bawat isa sa pagsalubong sa bagong taon. Hangad natin na maiwasan na may masaktan, mamatay o masunugan (We will be holding a community fireworks display on Dec. 31 at the Pinaglabanan Shrine to ensure the safety of everyone in welcoming the New Year. Our goal is to prevent anyone from getting hurt, killed, or any fire-related incidents caused by the improper use of firecrackers)," Zamora said.

"Kaya tumungo na lamang po kayong lahat sa ating fireworks display sa Pinaglabanan Shrine kung saan mayroong mga bumbero, emergency responders at pulis na magbabantay sa ating selebrasyon at maninigurado sa kaligtasan ng lahat (I'm inviting everyone to go to our fireworks display at the Pinaglabanan Shrine where there will be firemen, emergency responders, and police who will safeguard our celebration and ensure our safety)," he added.

On Thursday, Dec. 28, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) urged Metro Manila mayors to designate fireworks display zones as part of the measures to ensure a peaceful and safe New Year revelry.

At the same time, MMDA chairman Don Artes also reminded the public to dispose of their garbage, particularly used and unused firecrackers, properly.  

“Setting up a common fireworks display zone can prevent or lessen fireworks-related injuries. Open spaces or common areas can be designated as fireworks display zones,” Artes said.

He added that the designation of fireworks display zones in every LGU will provide a safer environment during the holiday celebration.

This was discussed during a recent meeting by the  Metro Manila mayors in relation to Republic Act No. 7183 which regulates the sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices.

In the Department of Health's (DOH) latest fireworks injury report, there are now 96 fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) overall, with three out of every 10 cases coming from the NCR (33.34 percent) followed by  Central Luzon (12.12 percent), Ilocos Region (12.12 percent), Soccsksargen (6.6 percent), Bicol Region (5.5 percent), and Western Visayas (5.5 percent).

The agency noted that 96 percent of these FWRI happened at home and on the streets, mostly by males who used fireworks that caused at least seven out of every ten (72 percent) FWRIs such as Boga, 5-Star, Kwitis, Piccolo, Pla-Pla, Whistle Bomb, and Luces.

 

 

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