CEBU CITY – The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) temporarily closed at least 18 pyrotechnic stores at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City on Wednesday for failure to comply with safety regulations. Let us cooperate and refrain from patronizing unauthorized pyrotechnics,” he added. Espino directed the Regional Civil Security Unit and the Cebu City police to continue monitoring to ensure compliance with the rules. Espino also inspected pyrotechnics sold at a mall in the SRP and found them to be legitimate. Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak called on barangay officials to go after those who sell illegal firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices inside their respective localities.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 20, 2017 11:26 UTC