Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 93.10

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed measure seeks to: (1) ban the use of firecrackers in residential areas,
(2) provide for a common firecracker use area in each barangay, and (3) absolutely prohibit
minors from using firecrackers.

Although the number of fireworks-related injuries this 2015 New Year's Eve occasion
declined, the number of victims who needed amputation increased. According to the
Department of Health, it tallied a total of 351 firecracker injuries across the country as of 6
a.m. on Jan. 1, 2015. The data is 39 percent lower than the 578 cases in 2013, however, the
number of major injuries increased by 75 percent to 14 cases from eight in 2013.

To avoid this yearly unfortunate and bloody celebration of New Year, the total ban on
the use of firecrackers by minors and in residential areas is indeed necessary.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
Mas Jo—

REP. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO
1 District, Marikina City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 03.10

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

AN ACT
REGULATING THE USE OF FIRECRACKERS AND OTHER PYROTECHNIC DEVICES,

Be it enacted by the Senate and tHe House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known and cited as the "Firecracker Regulation
Act of 2015.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - 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. To this end, the State aims to ensure the
safety of the people by regulating the use of firecrackers.

SECTION 3. Total Ban on Use of Firecrackers in Residential Areas. - The use of any
firecracker and/or similar pyrotechnic device is absolutely banned in residential areas. For the
purposes of this Act, "residential areas" shall be defined by the local zoning ordinance of the
local government unit involved.

SECTION 4. Absolute Prohibition for Minors. - No firecrackers or similar pyrotechnic
devices shall be sold to any person below eighteen (18) years of age. Furthermore, anyone
who induces, directs or allows a minor to use a firecracker shall be punished according to the
provisions of this Act.

SECTION 5. Designation of Common Firecracker Use Area. - For purposes of national and
local holiday celebrations, the head of the local government unit involved is authorized to
designate a common firecracker use area where residents of a barangay can use their
firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices.

Provided that, the common firecracker use area should not exceed Two Hundred (200)
square meters and should be located in a non-residential zone.

Provided further that, there can only be one common firecracker use area per
barangay.

Provided finally that, the management of the common firecracker use area shall be
done by professionals with technical knowledge and skills on the use of firecrackers.


SECTION 6. Penalties. - Any person who violates Sections 3 and 4 of this Act shall be
punished by a fine of not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 100,000.00) nor more
than Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00), or imprisonment of not less than six (6)
months nor more than three (3) years, or both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of
the court.

SECTION 7. Administration and Enforcement. - 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 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Secretary of Interior and Local
Government shall promulgate the rules and regulations implement this Act within sixty (60)
days from the effectivity of this Act.

SECTION 9. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part thereof is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain
valid and subsisting.

SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees or issuances, executive
orders, letter of instruction, administrative orders, rules, and regulations contrary to or
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended
accordingly.

SECTION 11. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,