PALO,
Leyte, Dec. 18 (PNA) -– The Philippine National Police (PNP) regional
office here has ordered its personnel to intensify the enforcement of
firecracker regulations this holiday season.
PNP Eastern Visayas
Regional Director Chief Supt. Elmer Beltejar said the police force
should prioritize the implementation of Republic Act No. 7183 or the law
that regulates the sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of
firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices.
This statement was
made by the PNP regional chief as cops prepare for the upcoming
celebration of Christmas and New Year wherein Filipinos traditionally
use firecrackers to welcome the holidays.
According to Beltejar,
the police together with the Department of Health, Bureau of Fire
Protection, and other concerned government agencies are working hand in
hand for a zero firecracker-related incident and damages to property
during the Yuletide season.
“The police will go after
manufacturers of illegal fireworks and firecrackers and will remain
vigilant against those who are not strictly complying with safety
guidelines,” Beltejar said.
The PNP encourages the public to use
safe merry-making instruments and alternative noise-makers instead of
using firecrackers and fireworks that pose risks to life and limbs and
public safety.
The PNP reminded the public to use only authorized
firecrackers products; follow the manufacturer’s instruction on the
labels; use a flat and solid surface with no dry grass when lighting
firework products; not to use matches, candles, lighters, sparklers and
cigarettes to ignite the firecracker; use punk incense strikes instead
to avoid catching the blast on your hands.
The public is also
advised move away when the firework strand ignites, not to attempt to
re-light firecrackers that failed to ignite, and wear safety apparel
when lighting firecrackers.
As
the PNP will be on full alert status during the Yuletide season, the
police asks the public to stay safe and report to them relevant and
timely information with regards to the holiday season through the
nationwide emergency hotline 911 or social media. (PNA)
LAP/SQM/PR
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