Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The distinguishing mark of the Filipino spirit is its unparalleled optimism that is on 
full display during the merriment and revelry of each New Year’s Eve. Whether it 
is to drive away evil spirits or just for the sheer thrill of it, firecrackers have long 
been a part of the Filipino way of doing the annual celebration. 
However, the joy of celebrating the New Year with firecrackers is sometimes done 
with reckless abandon. The joy suddenly turns into horror when the use of 
firecrackers results in injuries, dismembered bodies, burned houses, or death. 
Most of the time, the victims of the irresponsible use of firecrackers are innocent 
children. 
This proposal, therefore, seeks to improve the present law Republic Act No. 7183 
titled, “An Act Regulating the Sale, Manufacture, Distribution and Use of 
Firecrackers and Other Pyrotechnic Devices.” Under this proposed measure, 
manufacturers, dealers, and wholesale distributors are now required to indicate 
the names and addresses of all their accredited retail stores, outlets, and re-sellers 
to the Firearms and Explosives Office of the Philippine National Police (PNP-FEO) 
as a pre-requisite for the grant of a license to engage in the manufacture and 
wholesale distribution of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices.  
Moreover, the local government units are mandated to identify a zone or designate 
an area in their respective territorial jurisdiction where residents may use 
firecrackers or conduct fireworks displays. Certain prohibited acts are subject to 
stiffer penalties in case of violation and non-compliance with the provisions of the 
proposed measure.  
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is highly recommended. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
October 20, 2022
1:53 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
AN ACT 
REGULATING THE SALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF FIRECRACKERS AND 
OTHER PYROTECHNIC DEVICES, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS 
THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Firecracker Regulation 
Act.” 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – The maintenance of peace and order, 
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. To this 
end, the state aims to ensure the safety of the people by regulating sale, distribution, 
and use of firecracker and other pyrotechnic devices and specifying the areas where 
firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices may be used. 
SECTION 3. Permit to Sell. – Manufacturers, dealers and wholesale distributors of 
firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices shall provide the names and addresses of 
all its accredited stores, outlets, dealers, distributors or re-sellers to the Firearms and 
Explosives Office of the Philippine National Police (PNP-FEO) as a pre-requisite for 
the approval of the manufacturer’s or a dealer’s license permit. Stores, outlets, 
dealers, distributors and resellers shall also apply for a permit to sell from the PNP 
before they can engage in the sale or distribution of firecrackers and pyrotechnic 
devices. There shall be a “one-store, one-permit” policy. Selling of firecrackers and 
pyrotechnic devices in places other than those indicated by the licensed 
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manufacturers, dealers, or wholesale distributors in their application for a license 
permit with the PNP-FEO and without the requisite permit shall be considered illegal 
and shall be cause for the confiscation of the products and being sold without prejudice 
to the penalties provided herein.  
 
SECTION 4. Limit on Purchase. – Manufacturers, sellers, distributors of firecrackers 
and other pyrotechnic devices shall only be allowed on sell a maximum amount of Five 
thousand pesos (P5,000.00) for a single-purchase of any firecracker or other 
pyrotechnic device, not otherwise prohibited by law. Any corporation or entity that 
requires a larger number of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices shall apply for a 
special permit from the PNP-FEO for its fireworks display, subject to regulations which 
the PNP-FEO may impose. 
 
SECTION 5. Common Firecracker and Pyrotechnic Zone. – The use of firecrackers 
or pyrotechnic devices shall not be allowed in densely populated residential areas; 
hence the local government units (LGUs) shall identity a zone or designated an area 
in their respective territorial jurisdiction, where residents may use firecrackers or 
conduct a fireworks display. 
 
The City or Municipality Government shall, in coordination with the barangays in their 
jurisdiction, conduct massive advocacy and information dissemination in the 
observance of the safety guidelines for fireworks or pyrotechnic use and exhibition. It 
shall conduct roving inspections and confiscate and destroy firecrackers and other 
pyrotechnic devices being sold to the public which are prohibited by law. 
 
SECTION 6. Prohibition on the Sale to Minors. – No firecrackers or other 
pyrotechnic devices shall be sold to any person below eighteen (18) years of age. 
Children using firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices must be strictly under adult 
supervision. 
 
SECTION 7. Penalties. – 
a)  
Any person who violates Section 3 of this Act shall be punished with a fine of not 
less than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than Five 
hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00), or imprisonment of not less than six (6) 


 
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months but not more than three (3) years, or both discretion of the court, without 
prejudice to other civil or criminal liability that may arise therefrom; 
 
b)  
A manufacturer, dealer, distributor or seller who violates the provision on the 
limitation on purchases under Section 4 of this Act and the prohibition on the sale 
of firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices to minors under Section 6 of this Act shall 
be punished with a fine of One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) and the 
revocation of its license permit; 
 
c)  
Parents and guardians who shall knowingly instigate the purchase of fireworks 
or pyrotechnic devices by their minor child or ward shall be punished with a fine 
of Ten thousand pesos (10,000.00). 
 
SECTION 8. Administration and Enforcement. – The Department of Interior and 
Local Government thru the Philippine National Police shall be primarily responsible for 
the administration and enforcement of this Act. It shall transmit all cases for 
prosecution arising from violations of this Act to proper government prosecutors for 
appropriate action. 
 
SECTION 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days from 
the effectivity of this Act the secretary of the Interior and Local Government shall, after 
public hearing and consultation with the various stakeholders in the firecrackers and 
pyrotechnic industry and representatives of LGUs, promulgate the necessary rules 
and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
 
SECTION 10. Separability Clauses. – If any provision or part thereof is held invalid 
or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full 
force and effect. 
 
SECTION 11. Repealing Clauses. – All laws, presidential decrees or issuances, 
executive orders, letter of instruction, administrative orders, rules, and regulations 
contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, 
or amended accordingly. 
 


 
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SECTION 12. Effectivity Clauses. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,