Post by Neil Allan C. de Leon on Jan 28, 2008 23:27:55 GMT -5
Aguilar urges use of indigenous devices in New Year’s eve celebration
December 27, 2007
Mayor Vergel “Nene” Aguilar urged all Las Piñeros to go back to the basics or use only indigenous devices instead of firecrackers and pyrotechnics in their merrymakings to welcome the New Year.
In lieu of the firecrackers and fireworks, the mayor suggested the use of tin cans, torotot
(trumpets) and the bamboo cannons during the New Year’s eve celebration, saying these indigenous traditions proved to be less dangerous and inexpensive.
The mayor said the local merrymaking traditions are not only safe but also environment friendly compared to firecrackers and fireworks that pollute the air and leave tons of litters following the celebrations.
The call was made yesterday as he ordered City police chief P/Senior Superintendent Amando Clifton Empiso to ensure that only authorize firecrackers and pyrotechnic products are sold in the markets to prevent any loss of life and limbs.
“There’s nothing compared to celebration using old traditional devices that at the same time protect the people’s lives and the environment,” Aguilar pointed out.
Aguilar admits that while fireworks give a festive mood and extra entertainment to the merrymakers, he insisted that nothing must come in the protection of the people’s life and limbs and the environment.
Meanwhile, a composite team by the city’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)/Bomb Squad under P/Chief Inspector Vicente Raquion, representatives from the Bureau of Fire Prevention, and the Bureau of Permits and Licenses Office (BPLO) is tasked to ensure that only authorized pyrotechnics and firecrackers are sold and used.
At least 28 outlets and vendors were earlier granted permit to sell these products until Dec. 31, 2007.
Firecrackers allowed under the law are baby rocket, bawang, small triangle, pulling strings, paper caps, el diablo, watusi, kuwitis (sky rocket), and judah’s belt with only 100 rounds. For pyrotechnics only sparklers or mabuhay (lusis), fountains, roman candle, trompillo, airwolf, whistle device, butterfly, and the like.
At the same time, Aguilar echoed the calls to smokers not to go near or light a cigarette within the vicinity of areas where firecrackers and other pyrotechnics are stored or displayed. He also appealed for sobriety and strict compliance of safety precautions in the course of handling the pyrotechnics. (END)
December 27, 2007
Mayor Vergel “Nene” Aguilar urged all Las Piñeros to go back to the basics or use only indigenous devices instead of firecrackers and pyrotechnics in their merrymakings to welcome the New Year.
In lieu of the firecrackers and fireworks, the mayor suggested the use of tin cans, torotot
(trumpets) and the bamboo cannons during the New Year’s eve celebration, saying these indigenous traditions proved to be less dangerous and inexpensive.
The mayor said the local merrymaking traditions are not only safe but also environment friendly compared to firecrackers and fireworks that pollute the air and leave tons of litters following the celebrations.
The call was made yesterday as he ordered City police chief P/Senior Superintendent Amando Clifton Empiso to ensure that only authorize firecrackers and pyrotechnic products are sold in the markets to prevent any loss of life and limbs.
“There’s nothing compared to celebration using old traditional devices that at the same time protect the people’s lives and the environment,” Aguilar pointed out.
Aguilar admits that while fireworks give a festive mood and extra entertainment to the merrymakers, he insisted that nothing must come in the protection of the people’s life and limbs and the environment.
Meanwhile, a composite team by the city’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)/Bomb Squad under P/Chief Inspector Vicente Raquion, representatives from the Bureau of Fire Prevention, and the Bureau of Permits and Licenses Office (BPLO) is tasked to ensure that only authorized pyrotechnics and firecrackers are sold and used.
At least 28 outlets and vendors were earlier granted permit to sell these products until Dec. 31, 2007.
Firecrackers allowed under the law are baby rocket, bawang, small triangle, pulling strings, paper caps, el diablo, watusi, kuwitis (sky rocket), and judah’s belt with only 100 rounds. For pyrotechnics only sparklers or mabuhay (lusis), fountains, roman candle, trompillo, airwolf, whistle device, butterfly, and the like.
At the same time, Aguilar echoed the calls to smokers not to go near or light a cigarette within the vicinity of areas where firecrackers and other pyrotechnics are stored or displayed. He also appealed for sobriety and strict compliance of safety precautions in the course of handling the pyrotechnics. (END)