DOH-7: More firecracker, stray bullet victims this year

Delta Derycka Letigio, Futch Anthony Inso, Rosalie Abatayo 01/01/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More Cebuanos welcomed 2019 with pain and fewer limbs, says the New Year’s Day Injury Surveillance Report of the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) issued 11 a.m. today, January 1. DOH-7’s…

Firecracker zones will help deter disasters

Morexette Marie B. Erram and Jessa Mae O. Sotto 12/30/2018

LIGHTING firecrackers should be done away from residential areas in order to prevent disasters, such as fires, from happening. This is the reason why government officials from Cebu and Lapu-Lapu cities are urging their respective constituents who…

DTI’s authorized firecracker makers’ list released

Inquirer.net 12/27/2018

MANILA, Philippines – Days away from New Year’s Eve revelry, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released a list of accredited firecracker manufacturers. In an advisory on Sunday, DTI said the Bureau of Philippine Standards…

DTI’s authorized firecracker makers’ list released

Inquirer.net 12/23/2018

MANILA, Philippines – Days away from New Year’s Eve revelry, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released a list of accredited firecracker manufacturers. In an advisory on Sunday, DTI said the Bureau of Philippine Standards…

DILG orders PNP, LGUs to enforce firecracker laws

Inquirer.net 12/20/2018

Manila, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the local government units (LGUs) to implement the regulations on firecracker use, to minimize the number of…

City won’t collect fees from firecracker vendors this year

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/06/2018

FIRECRACKER vendors in Cebu City may sell their stuff without paying any fees provided they do so at the designated firecracker zone located at the South Road Properties (SRP). Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak said the Cebu…

Firecracker vendors told: Comply with requirements before selling at SRP zone

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/03/2018

FIRECRACKER vendors wishing to sell firecrackers in Cebu City’s firecracker zone should have the necessary documents and permits before they could sell in the city’s designated area. Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak in an interview on Monday…

Firecracker vendors told to secure permits

Morexette Erram 12/03/2018

Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak urged those who wish to sell firecrackers in the city’s firecracker zone to fast-track acquiring the necessary permits needed before they can sell. As of December 3, there’s still no firecracker vendor…

Moderate revelry

STEPHEN CAPILLAS 01/04/2018

The holiday break had afforded this writer the chance to catch up on some online readings, and there are at least two pieces worth mentioning, with one being somewhat relevant in part due to the upcoming Sinulog…

Firecracker injuries up in Cebu, CV

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/02/2018

While there was a major drop in the number of firecracker-related injuries reported nationwide, Cebu and the rest of Central Visayas experienced a slight increase in injuries and indiscriminate firing incidents. The Police Regional Office in Central…

Location of firecracker zones, fireworks display zones in Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu

Norman V. Mendoza 12/31/2017

The Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue City Police offices released the lists of firecracker zones and fireworks display zones in their respective barangays. LAPU-LAPU CITY Barangay Agus identified seven Community Fireworks Display Areas namely: – Sitio Proper, in front…

ALERT UP FOR THE NEW YEAR

Jessa Mae O. Sotto, Nestle L. Semilla, Rosalie O. Abatayo 12/30/2017

Police warning: You can get arrested for exploding firecracker outside of the designated zone The public is warned against exploding firecrackers outside of the designated areas or they will face arrest, even as the police, the Department…

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