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SBNo. ___ _ 
Introduced by Senator Vicente C. Sotto III 
Section 5, Article II of the Philippine Constitution provides: 
"The maintenance of peace and' order, the protection of 
life, liberty, and property, and promotion of the general welfare 
are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the 
blessings of democracy." 
According to the Department of Health Assistant Secretary Eric Tayag, 
there were a total of 914 firework-related injuries during the recent New Year's 
celebration, two of which arose from firecracker ingestion, 354 were caused by 
the illegal firecracker piccolo while 17 were stray bullet cases. On the other 
hand, in the tally made by the Philippine National Police, number of stray 
bullet injuries reached to 28 . 
To prevent this yearly mishap, total ban on the use of firecrackers is 
necessary. The bill seeks to have an orderly, safe and peaceful celebration of 
events without risk of injury or death. 
In view of the foregoing, the 
recommended. 
ge of this bill 
IS earnestly 
Senator 


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SENATE 
SB No: 2081 
Introduced by Senator Vicente C. Sotto III 
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"AN ACT BANNING THE USE OF FIRECRACKERS EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED 
AREAS DONE BY PROFESSIONALS" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Shprt Ti.t1e. " This Act shall be known as the "The Firecracker 
Ban Act of 20 14". 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. -
Section 5, Article II of the Philippine 
Constitution provides: 
"The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of 
life, liberty, and property, and promotion of the general welfare 
are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the 
blessings of democracy." 
SECTION 3. Prohibition on the use of Firecrackers- The use of firecrackers 
and/or pyrotechnic devices, in any place, and regardless of any occasion is 
strictly prohibited except in cases provided by this act. 
SECTION 4. Exception on the use of Firecrackers- The use of firecrackers 
and/ or pyrotechnic devices may only be allowed in areas specifically 
designated and' authorized by the head of the local government unit and shall 
be done only by professionals who are technically equipped with skills and 
knowledge on the use of firecrackers . 


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SECTION 5. Penalties. - Any person who violates Section 3 of this Act shall be 
punished by a fine of not less than Ten Thousand Pesos (P 10,000.00) nor more 
than Fifty Thousand Pesos (PSO,OOO.OO), or imprisonment of not less than six 
(6) months nor more than one (1) year, or both such fine and imprisonment, at 
the discretion of the court. 
SECTION 
6. I~plemlmting Rules and Regulations. . The Secretary of 
Interior and Local Government shall promulgate the rules and regulations to 
implement this Act within sixty (60) days from its effectivity. 
SECTION 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected 
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrarj to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act as hereby amended or 
modified accordingly. 
SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take fifteen (15) days following 
its publication in the official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general 
circulation. 
Approved;