A total ban on firecrackers in Cebu?

[Lord_Ac]

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We should ban cars too. Look at it, it kills people(both INNOCENT and STUPID people) and it adds pollution(aka TOXIC AIR). I bet cars killed more people than fireworks.

I say we BAN it! Now leave me be while I light up this Judas Belt.

[stokwa143]

agree ko ani. a safe environment is our utmost priority kay ang happy season ma end up nya into sad moment.

[peewee_toot]

We should ban cars too. Look at it, it kills people(both INNOCENT and STUPID people) and it adds pollution(aka TOXIC AIR). I bet cars killed more people than fireworks.

I say we BAN it! Now leave me be while I light up this Judas Belt.

mao jd. what's the difference?

[diatabz]

We should ban cars too. Look at it, it kills people(both INNOCENT and STUPID people) and it adds pollution(aka TOXIC AIR). I bet cars killed more people than fireworks.

I say we BAN it! Now leave me be while I light up this Judas Belt.

Major flaw in logic. Firecrackers are largely unnecessary, while automobiles are crucial to the functioning of our society. Banning the former serves a purpose, while banning the latter is only detrimental.

To all:

Anyway, just regulate the industry. Close down unlicensed manufacturers, and allow licensed ones to sell by bulk only during the holiday season (except for special orders e.g. weddings, events etc).

And if something happens to you because of your stupidity, just pray I'm not in the ER to make the experience delightfully painful. Naa ra ba juy mga dagkong lawas na pasyente na pwerteng chabaw tungod kay wala nay mga tudlo. All I can say is, mirisi.

[peewee_toot]

^^i think mao na ang gibuhat sa atong gov rn. ila gi regulate...

[mharkxman]

ayaw sad ky boring au ato xmas ana ug new year ana.hehehe lisud na..

[peewee_toot]

unsay kalahi-an sa fireworks og firecrackers?

[Crimson_Viper]

*hahay pinoy..

[leonell]

Ayaaaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooooo! Wala nako'y lingao anah!

[sharkey360]

Do you have lantaka in your household?

Police start confiscating "lantaka"

Even before the Cebu City Council can take up the proposed resolution declaring illegal the manufacturing of improvised cannons or "lantaka," the police have already started confiscating these dangerous toys.

Superintendent Armando Radoc, deputy director of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), said the personnel of the 11 police stations in Cebu City have been ordered to confiscate these "lantaka" to ensure the safety of the public, particularly children.

Speaking during the 888 News Forum at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel yesterday morning, Radoc said he has observed that some children use PVC pipes in making their improvised canons and place something hard into the improvised barrel to serve as bullets.

Cebu City Councilor Edgardo Labella is happy about this development. It was he who proposed the ban on lantaka and pugakhang.

Meanwhile, Lapu-Lapu City Police Director Anthony Obenza said he already called a meeting with all those who are engaged in the firecracker business and warned them to comply with the provisions of the law.

Police Regional Office 7 Director Ager Ontog announced that the 5,000 policemen in Central Visayas are already prepared for their respective tasks during Christmas, New Year and even during the Sinulog in January.

Health officials, for their part, have encouraged local leaders to protect the children from fireworks-related injuries by strictly enforcing the ban on the sale, manufacture, purchase, and use of all illegal firecrackers with more than 1/3-of-a-teaspoon explosives content.

Statistics showed that the number of firecracker-related injuries was smaller last year.

Health Secretary Enrique Ona said the children are the most prone and vulnerable to fireworks-related injury that's why he urged everyone to do their share.

Ontog has admired the Cebu City Government for designating a common fireworks display area which is at the South Road Properties where there are no houses.

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