INTERIOR and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday said fire crackers should be banned in all local government units in the country.
In an ambush interview, Abalos said some local government units have already imposed a total ban on firecrackers and just designated an area for fireworks display.
“Marami naman tayong mga lungsod at mga munisipyo na mayroong ganito. Sana lahatin na natin. Kaya ako ay nananawagan sana naman magkaroon na tayo ng ganitong ordinansa,” Abalos said.
“Anyway, kaya naman i-celebrate ang Bagong Taon nang maayos. Magkaroon ng fireworks display na lamang sa mga munisipyo sa isang lugar at maiwasan natin iyong ganitong disgrasya,” he added.
On Sunday, a truck carrying firecrackers caught fire while parked at the BFCT East Metro Transport Terminal in Calumpang, Marikina.
According to Eastern Police District (EPD) chief Police Brigadier General Wilson Asueta, firecrackers and combustible materials were found inside the truck.
“Nakita niyo naman, merong mga firecrackers na ebidensya, so nakita natin na ito ay nasa loob, so ito ang cause ng ating sunog ng wing van truck,” he said.
