The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on Tuesday filed charges against an individual for violating the Firecracker Ban Ordinance of Davao City.
Remegio, also known as Botyok, a businessman from Placer, Población, Surigao del Norte, is facing charges for violations of City Ordinance 060-02 Series of 2002 and Republic Act 7183 for setting off fireworks in NHA Bangkal, Davao City last January 1, 2025.
According to DCPO, the case was filed at the Office of the City Prosecutor, Davao City, under NPS Number XI-02-INV-25-A-0040 and 0041 through the regular filing procedure.
DCPO also said that the case filing was substantiated by a complainant; testimonies from two witnesses who claimed to have seen the suspect along the riverbank igniting fireworks; recovery of fragment of fireworks from the scene and other findings corroborated by the investigative of the Talomo Police.
“This serves as a stern warning to the public: DCPO remains unwavering in its commitment to enforce all city ordinances without exception. Those who disregard the law will be held accountable and face the full force of legal action. Let this remind everyone that compliance with the law ensures peace and order for our community,” said DCPO acting City Director Col. Hansel Marantan.
Earlier this month, the DCPO conducted a search and investigation following a video of the fireworks display was uploaded and shared online by a netizen.
It can be recalled that Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) head Angel Sumagaysay said on Monday that their office provided guidance to the DCPO for the filing of the charges against the businessman.
The Firecracker Ban is being implemented in Davao City in accordance with Davao City Ordinance 060-02 Series of 2002 and Republic Act No. 7183, which regulates the sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices in the Philippines.
According to the ordinance, first-time offenders will be punished with a P1,000 fine or 20 to 30 days imprisonment, or both; second-time offenders will be fined P3,000 or one to three months imprisonment or both; and third-time offenders will be fined P5,000 or imprisonment for three to six months, or both.
