The Quezon City government is reminding its residents of designated fireworks display zones ahead of the New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31.According to JP Soriano’s report in 24 Oras on Thursday, the local government of QC issued an ordinance last year prohibiting fireworks in public places, even in front of your own home.Barangay officials in Vasra, QC have been making rounds in residential areas to remind everyone of the ordinance on fireworks display.
Ian, who has been lighting firecrackers to welcome the new year, said that he agrees with the city ordinance for the sake of everyone's safety.“Pakiramdaman na lang po basta nasa gitna po lahat ng paputok para maiwasan natin yung may maputukan. Kasi unlike nung dating New Year, kahit saan talaga ,” he said.Despite ordinances, precautions by the public is still a must. In Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, a firework display shot the watchers around instead of flying up in the air.
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