BULACAN-To assure that the rules and regulations stated in Executive Order No. 28 and Republic Act No. 7183 are being observed by manufacturers, dealers and retailers of pyrotechnics and firecrackers, Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando together with the Pyrotechnic Regulatory Board (PRB), inspected some fireworks manufacturing plant in San Rafael and stalls in the town of Bocaue on Friday.
Fernando accompanied by PRB bodies composed of Philippine Pyrotechnics Manufacturers and Dealers Association Inc. (PPMDAI), Philippine Fireworks Association, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police (PNP) Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP), Local Government Unit (LGU) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) checked first the Dragon Fireworks Inc. in Barangay in San Rafael town, Maribel Sta. Ana Fireworks in Brgy. Duhat and R. T. Sayo Fireworks in Brgy. Turo, both in Bocaue.
Fernando said that the primary objective of the inspection is the safety of the public in line with the RA 7183.
“We are glad and satisfied because our province topped in pyrotechnics and in any field of endeavors,” the governor said.
Although Bulacan officials regularly inspect fireworks and firecrackers manufacturers and dealers, he still called to the public to be vigilant and to report illegal dealers that would definitely affect the local industry, Fernando said.
Bulacan Police acting director PCol. Emma Libunao said that there are 24 licensed manufacturers and 92 licensed dealers in the Bulacan wherein she assured that those non-compliant also known as “colorums” will be arrested.