DILG chief calls for total ban on firecrackers

 

MANILA, Philippines – Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. on Friday appealed to local government units (LGUs) nationwide to implement a total ban on firecrackers.

“Akoy nananawagan sa lahat ng LGU na sana magpasa tayo ng total ban on firecrackers. I think Davao is the first one, ang Quezon City ay nagpasa na rin. Okay lang ang pyrotechnics, yung mga ilaw ilaw,” said Abalos in a press conference on Friday.

(I am calling on all LGUs to impose a total ban on firecrackers. I think Davao is the first one, Quezon City did the same. Pyrotechnics are okay.)

Abalos said LGUs may designate public places where people can safely view fireworks displays.

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