BAGUIO City Mayor Mauricio Domogan implored to the city councilors to ban pyrotechnics and firecrackers all over the summer capital.
The mayor said the total ban includes the selling of firecrackers and pyrotechnics in all establishments in the city.
He said the ban will cover the Christmas and New Year’s Eve, stressing there is no budget earmarked for a city-sponsored fireworks display, usually held during holidays.
However, Domogan did not discount the likelihood of residents gaining access to these from neighboring towns and provinces.
He said he is supporting the Department of Health’s call for a safer holiday celebration with less accidents and pollution.
He added the city would have a more peaceful and meaningful celebration even without sky light displays.
Meanwhile, the mayor earlier issued Administrative Order 145 creating the Christmas in Baguio executive committee composed of city officials and representatives from the private sector to organize crowd-drawing events next month.
Different program committees were created to supervise yearly city-wide celebrations such Bonifacio and Rizal Day, Silahis ng Pasko, Diwa ng Pasko, charismatic and religious services, Baguio Christmas cultural events, Fil-Am Golf Tournament, tallest Christmas tree lighting, City Hall Christmas party, foreign and balikbayan homecoming celebrations, and other technical and aesthetic programs needed to spruce up the yuletide celebrations.
