PPA reminds passengers not to bring firecrackers while traveling

Not allowed in seaports. —Inquirer file photo

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reminded the public on Saturday that passengers are not allowed to bring any type of firecrackers at ports nationwide.

PPA issued the reminder in a Facebook post, noting that refraining from bringing firecrackers could prevent passengers from having “problems.”

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It particularly listed the following firecrackers as prohibited, in line with the list earlier issued by the Philippine National Police:

• Watusi
• Piccolo
• Poppop
• Five Star
• Pla-pla
• Lolo Thunder
• Giant Bawang
• Giant Whistle Bomb
• Atomic Bomb
• Super Lolo
• Atomic Triangle
• Goodbye Bading
• Large-size Judas Belt
• Boga
• Kwiton
• Goodbye de Lima
• Bin Laden
• Hello Columbia
• Mother Rockets
• Coke in Can
• Super Yolanda
• Pillbox
• Goodbye Philippines

PNP previously explained that these firecrackers are illegal because they are usually overweight, containing more than 1/3 teaspoon or 0.2 grams of explosives.

According to the country’s police force, these also often lack proper markings, including the name and address of the manufacturer.