Question & AnswerQ&A (MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 31)
Republic Act No. 7183 is the primary law that provides for the regulation and control of the manufacture, sale, distribution, and use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is primarily responsible for the administration and enforcement of RA No. 7183.
The PNP is authorized to process applications for licenses or permits for manufacturing, selling, or distributing allowable firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices, and to promulgate necessary rules and regulations including the review of gunpowder and raw material content.
Yes, local chief executives are authorized to promulgate rules and regulations concerning firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices within their jurisdiction, provided these conform with national standards and rules.
EO No. 28 (s. 2017) provides for the regulation and control of the use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices.
Duties include conducting inspections to ensure compliance, confiscating and destroying prohibited firecrackers, canceling or revoking licenses when violations occur, enforcing age restrictions on sales, enforcing import prohibitions, and suspending the processing of new licenses pending review.
The sale of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices to persons under 18 years of age is strictly prohibited.
No, the importation of finished firecrackers and fireworks is prohibited pursuant to Section 6 of RA No. 7183.
The buyer must show proof of age if there is suspicion that the buyer is under 18 years old despite their claim otherwise.
Their licenses and permits may be canceled or revoked, and their inventory or stock confiscated.
No, the processing of new licenses and permits is suspended pending a review of compliance of existing licensees and permittees.
Confiscation and destruction apply to prohibited firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices as provided by law and those used outside approved community fireworks displays in violation of EO No. 28.
All government departments, agencies, instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations, are directed to provide support and assistance.
The Piccolo, a type of prohibited firecracker, was identified as the top cause of firecracker-related injuries.