President Rodrigo Duterte is apparently not keen on imposing a nationwide ban on firecrackers because of its economic implications. “The concerned agencies will look into the proposal to regulate pyrotechnics to mitigate the possible loss of jobs and at the same time enable traditional celebration of festivities,” he said. Duterte enforced a successful fireworks ban when he was still mayor of Davao City, and has promised to replicate the policy nationwide. The President earlier said he will consult members of his Cabinet and let them decide on a possible ban on firecrackers. Davao City has prohibited the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession or use of firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices in the city since 2002.

Source: Manila Times November 04, 2016 11:05 UTC