The Quezon City Police District on Friday encouraged the public to abide by the strict implementation of R.A. 7183 otherwise known as An Act Regulating the Sale, Manufacture, Distribution, and Use of Firecrackers and Other Pyrotechnic Devices in Quezon City in welcoming the New Year.

QCPD Director P/Brig.Gen. Redrico Maranan said the
firecrackers law enumerated the following as prohibited firecrackers: Watusi; Piccolo; Poppop; Five Star; Pla-Pla; Lolo Thunder; Giant Bawang; Giant Whistle Bomb; Atomic Bomb (Super Lolo); Atomic Triangle (Goodbye Bading); Large Size Judas Belt (Goodbye Philippines); Goodbye Delima (Bin Laden); Hello Columbia (Mother Rockets); Goodbye Napoles (Coke-In-Can); Super Yolanda (Pillbox); Mother Rockets (Boga); and Kwiton (Kabasi). Violators will face strict legal consequences under existing laws and local ordinances.

To further ensure the safety of residents, QCPD has designated specific areas where firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices will be permitted. At Fairview Police Station, these areas include SSS Village Open Space, Namapa Basketball Court, Balikatan Court, Fairmont Clubhouse, UNFHAI Clubhouse, and Drachma Open Space. Cubao Police Station has designated the following areas, in front of Brgy. Socorro Hall, in front of Murphy Market, in front of Brgy. San Roque Hall, and Brgy. San Martin de Porres covered the court.

Additionally, Anonas Police Station has identified areas like K-10th St., corner Kasing-Kasing St., K-H St., and the open area in front of Brgy. Hall, Aguho St., Batino St., corner Aurora Blvd., Open Basketball Court, BPI Open Area, Kaingin 1, Kaingin 2, and Pansol Plaza, Area 2 and Area 6 Open Area, Maginhawa St. and V. Luna Extn., University Avenue, Pook Palaris, Area 17 Open Area, and Open Park. Kamuning Police Station's designated areas also include Roces Avenue, Rotonda, Sct. Chuatoco cor Sct. Reyes, Kamuning Rd. cor 11th Jamboree, and NIA cor BIR Rd. as approved areas. Project 6 Police Station specifies SM North Roof Top and Trinoma Roof Top, while Pasong Putik Police Station limits it to Robinson Roof Top.

Maranan said from 26 to 28 December, the QCPD executed 52 operations resulting in the seizure of 1,273 pieces of prohibited firecrackers with a total estimated value of P33,220.00. This exemplifies the commitment of QCPD in upholding the law for a safer community.

QCPD seeks the cooperation of the public to report any violations promptly to the authorities and urges residents to explore alternative ways to celebrate the New Year without resorting to the use of illegal firecrackers. By adhering to this prohibition, a safer and more secure environment for everyone will be ensured," said Maranan.