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EDITORIAL - A failed campaign

October 2, 2015 - 10:00am

The failure of authorities in the campaign to regulate the local pyrotechnic industry has yielded another casualty, months...

Freeman Opinion

Girl loses right hand, 4 more hurt in Zamboanga blast

April 27, 2012 - 5:06pm

Five children were hurt after an improvised pyrotechnic exploded in Zamboanga City, Thursday night.

BOC confiscates P10M worth of smuggled pyrotechnics

December 19, 2011 - 3:09pm

The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) apprehended today some P10.6 million worth of illegally imported firecrackers and fireworks.

BFP-7 intensifies campaign vs. pyrotechnics

By Garry B. Lao | November 18, 2011 - 12:00am

As part of their intensified safety campaign this yuletide season, the Bureau of Fire and Protection in Region-7 is intensifying its campaign against firecrackers, other pyrotechnic products and substandard Christmas...

Cebu News

Talisay watching firecracker sellers

December 24, 2010 - 12:00am

Aiming for "zero-fire" this yuletide season, the Talisay City fire department is closely keeping an eye on the firecracker business.

Cebu News

Establish firecracker zones, local execs told

By Dennis Carcamo | December 29, 2009 - 3:13pm

Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno urged local chief executives to ensure strict compliance with laws regarding the sale, manufacture, distribution and use of firecrackers, the polyvinyl chloride...

Firecrackers for the New Year's fete here to stay?

By The Ear | January 3, 2009 - 12:00am

SMOKING CRACKER VENDORS. As shown on television policemen in Bulacan patrolled areas where firecrackers and other pyrotechnic products were sold.

Freeman Opinion

Playing With Fire

By Camillus Allego, Jr. | December 31, 2006 - 12:00am

During our visit to a friend in Lapu-Lapu, my cousin and I made a side trip at Babag II to buy a few loads of fireworks and firecrackers for the New Year. We examined every stall and looked for the best deals that...

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

Police to limit raw materials supply of pyrotechnic makers

By Ding Cervantes | November 11, 2006 - 12:00am

ANGELES CITY — Pyrotechnic manufacturers have sought the importation of some 5,000 tons of raw materials for the holidays, but police authorities vowed to limit their supply to only 600 kilos each. SPO4...

Nation