LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte — The provincial government of Ilocos Norte recently greenlighted an "Anti-Boga" ordinance as it also continues to crack the whip against unlabeled assorted firecrackers.

This comes after Ilocos Norte Provincial Police Office director Col. Julius Suriben requested to the provincial council to pass a measure that will prevent the selling and manufacturing of unregulated firecrackers and to also curb firecracker-related injuries.

Suriben cited their confiscation last year 2022, totaling 883 of various firecrackers as he disclosed that the has helped draft the measure which was eventually approved by Governor Mathew Manotoc and Vice Governor Cecilia Araneta Marcos.

Boga is an improvised cannon made from PVC in tin pipes that can induce loud explosion.

"It is unlawful for any person or establishments to sell denatured alcohol, acetone and its derivatives and electronics gas stove switch as well as similar devices to minors," said the ordinance.