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ZAMBOANGA City — The city of Zamboanga will still ban the fireworks display and selling of firecrackers this year, following the Firecracker Ban Ordinance of 2014. But community fireworks display will be supported by other city officials.

Zamboanga City Hall reminded the public that the firecracker ban is still in effect. Meanwhile, Councilor BG Guingona is supporting the conduct of a community fireworks display to replace the ban on the use of fireworks by individuals as stated in the city ordinance.

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Furthermore, the result of the city ordinance as per data from Department of Health (DOH-9), Zamboanga City has recorded zero firecrackerelated and stray bullet incidents from 2015-2018.

DOH-9 also supports the community fireworks display to lessen or avoid injuries during the New Year’s celebration. They are also advocating other means to create noise instead of using firecrackers.

Some residents of the city are dismayed with this ordinance but there are also those who support it for the safety of the residents. (pia ix)

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