MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Fireworks Association and the governor of Bulacan expressed misgivings over a total ban on firecrackers in the country, but the Senate panel tackling bills on the use and sale of such products in the Philippines was quick to address those concerns.
During Tuesday’s hearing of the Senate public order committee, Philippine Fireworks Association President Joven Ong stressed the importance of improving the country’s regulations on the sale of firecrackers and making it at par with other countries instead of “killing the industry.”
“It’s our belief na gusto namin talaga na ang batas natin dito ay talagang pareho lang sa international standards …
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