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Valenzuela bans use, sale of firecrackers; sets up firecracker zones

Published Dec 30, 2023 02:57 pm

The Valenzuela City local government issued an Executive Order (EO) which prohibits the use, sale and manufacture of firecrackers in the city, and mandates the setting up firecrackers zones in barangays to mitigate fireworks-related injuries (FWRI).

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Mayor Wes Gatchalian

Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian inked EO 2023-173, Series of 2023 or An Order Establishing And Designating Firecrackers And Other Pyrotechnic Devices Display Zone, And Prohibition On The Sale, Manufacture, Distribution, And Use Of Such In The City Of Valenzuela.

The order intends to create a safe environment for the New Year festivities in the the city.

"With the aim of mitigating the risks associated with the use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices, the order, in coordination with the different barangays in the city, establishes designated zones for their display while imposing a strict prohibition on the sale, manufacture, distribution, and use in other areas of Valenzuela," the city government said.

The designated firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices display zones in the City of Valenzuela as imposed by the barangays are as follows:

1. Brgy. Arkong Bato
Navarette Street

2. Brgy. Bignay
Disiplina Village (open area)

3. Brgy. Bisig
Beside Brgy Hall (open area)

4. Brgy. Canumay West
R. Delina Street (open area)

5.Brgy. Coloong
Coloong flood gate

6. Brgy. Gen. T. De Leon
Rafael Alba Street (In Front of Brgy. Hall, vacant lot)

7. Brgy. Isla
Zone 1 - Vacant lot beside Morelos Street
Zone 3 & 4 - Vacant lot of Coun. Jun Santiago
Zone 6 - Vacant lot of Ondoy Lorenzo

8. Brgy. Lingunan
Rubber Master Street
Willex (Nestor/Count)
Concepcion (Dula)
Race (Bukid)
Marcelina (vacant lot)
GML Covered court (parking lot)
Snake Road
Villa Dulalia Road

9. Brgy. Mabolo
Espiritu Street
Fernandez Street
M. H. Del Pilar Street
Wakas (M.H. Del Pilar Street)

10. Brgy. Malanday
Open Court in Mapayapa Road 1
Open Court along I. Marcelo Street
Open Court ACA Compound

11. Brgy. Malinta
CJ Santos Street
Along PNR (Cortez to Pinalagad Road)

12. Brgy. Mapulang Lupa
Along S. Bautista road
Along Diego Road
Along Orosco Road
Purok 4 open court (Orosco)
Forsythia Road
Wistaria Road
Demetrio Street
Goldenrod Street
Tiago Road
Modesto Road
Agapito Road
Sto. Rosario Road
Kabatuhan Road
Leonardo Compound Road
Apolonia Road
Candido Road
San Agustin Village Main Road
Pabaya Main Road
CF Natividad Road
S. Feliciano Road
S. Feliciano Court
Servando Road
Sarah St. (De Castro Subd.)
Lotus St. (De Castro Subd.)
Geranium St. (De Castro Subd.)
Marigold St. (De Castro Subd.)
Home Centrum Main Road

13. Brgy. Palasan
River Bank / Dike at Sta. Cruz Street - Zone 2

14 Brgy. Paso de Blas
Main road along NLEX southbound near BL Compound
Main road along Paso de Blas Road boundary to Maysan
Main road along Gen. Luis Road boundary to Bagbaguin

15. Brgy. Pulo
Polo River Wall - Guansing St.

16. Brgy. Punturin
3S Center Punturin (open space)
WES Arena Parking Lot
Sta. Lucia Phase 5

17. Brgy. Rincon
Buildersville Condominium Open Court, Marindal St.
In Front of Pearl Star Plastic (Formerly Sanxing Products)
Along Rincon Road

18. Brgy. Ugong
Que Grande St. cor. 3S Center
Old Barangay Hall (Que Grande)

19. Brgy. Veinte Reales
St. Peter Ave., Luis Franciso Subd.
Memorial Gate 1, C. Molina St.

20. Brgy. Wawang Pulo
Tokwing, F. Andaya St.

"Residents and visitors are urged to adhere to the guidelines outlined in Executive Order 2023-173, ensuring a joyous yet safe celebration for all Pamilyang Valenzuelano this coming new year. The city government remains committed to fostering an environment that prioritizes the well-being and safety of its community members," the local government unit (LGU) said.

San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora had earlier said 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.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) also 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.

 

 

 

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