To ensure people’s safety, Dabawenyos are reminded not to use firecrackers in Davao City, especially during the Holiday Season.
Mayor Sebastian Duterte, during Sunday’s episode of Basta Dabawenyo Podcast, said Dabawenyos must abide by the law.
“Ang importante mutuman mo’g balaod kay og madakpan mo, makabayad mo unya mapriso mo (The important thing is that you follow the law because if you get caught, you’ll get a penalty and be imprisoned),” he said.
“Tuman lang ta’g balaod, para man ni sa ato’ng kaayuhan, para man ni sa atoang tanan (Let’s abide with the law because this is for your own good, for our own benefit),” he added.
He said there are still other ways, to enjoy during the Christmas season.
“Naa ma’y mga lai’ng lingaw nga mu-celebrate ka og pasko ug New Year (There are still other ways to celebrate and have fun in Christmas and New Year),” he said.
The Firecracker Ban, known as City Ordinance 060-02, forbids the manufacturing, distribution, sale, possession, and use of pyrotechnic devices in the city.
The ordinance stipulates that first-time offenders would be punished P1,000 or be imprisoned for 20 to 30 days, or both; second-time offenders will be fined P3,000 or be imprisoned for one to three months, or both; and third-time offenders will be fined P5,000 or be imprisoned for three to six months, or both.
The ban on firecrackers was part of the city’s effort to improve public safety and reduce injuries, particularly during the holidays and New Year’s celebrations when firecracker accidents are common.
The city has rigorously enforced this ordinance for many years, which has primarily been successful in reducing the incidence of firecracker-related deaths and injuries. CIO
