CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3), under the leadership of P/Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr., has released the official list of authorized community firecracker selling zones and fireworks display areas across Central Luzon as part of intensified measures to prevent firecracker-related injuries during the holiday season.
As of press time, the listed authorized community firecracker selling zones and fireworks display areas are subject to change, pending validation, compliance monitoring, and coordination with concerned local government units and regulatory agencies.
Peñones Jr reiterated his strong warning against the use, sale, and distribution of illegal firecrackers, stressing that strict enforcement of existing laws and regulations will be implemented to ensure public safety and an injury-free celebration.
A total of 196 authorized community firecracker selling zones have been identified throughout the region, distributed as follows: Aurora – 13; Bataan – 5; Bulacan – 73; Nueva Ecija – 28; Pampanga – 24; Tarlac – 14; and Zambales – 39.
Meanwhile, 153 authorized fireworks display zones have likewise been designated, broken down as: Aurora – 2; Bataan – 3; Bulacan – 69; Nueva Ecija – 27; Pampanga – 16; Tarlac – 8; Zambales – 26; and Angeles City – 2.
“These designated zones are meant to provide safe and regulated venues for holiday celebrations while significantly reducing the risk of firecracker-related injuries,” Peñones Jr said. “We once again appeal to the public to refrain from using illegal firecrackers. Instead, let us welcome the New Year through safer and more responsible forms of merriment.” (UnliNews Online)
