Taguig sets New Year’s Eve firecracker zones

Different localities have designated their own firecracker zones where people can greet 2018 with a bang. INQUIRER FILE / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA

Taguig has designated specific zones in the city where its citizens can use authorized firecrackers in greeting the New Year.

In an advisory on Saturday, the Taguig Public Information Office (PIO) announced the following areas designated as firecracker zones:

DISTRICT 1 

Calzada  
-In front of Calzada barangay hall

Palingon
-Pk 1 F. Dingguin Bayan Open Court
-Pk 2 Bantayan

Ligid-Tipas
-Plaza Bonifacio
-Open space parking area near barangay hall

Sta. Ana
-Plaza Quezon

Tuktukan
-Bagong Calzada in front of cemetery
-Vacant lot (Mabini Street)

Bambang
-Vacant lot near barangay hall

Wawa
-Open area beside barangay hall (vacant lot)

San Miguel
-Open space near barangay health center Bay Breeze

Lower Bicutan
-Lakeshore Hall parking area

Bagumbayan
-Paso Park and at the back of Cayetano Complex

Hagonoy
-Hagonoy Complex

New Lower Bicutan
-C6 Highway

Ususan
-Baseball Stadium

Napindan
-Samama (Dulo)

DISTRICT 2

South Daang Hari
-Hapay Half court P14
-Extension of P10 and P11 main road
-P13 near outpost

Central Signal
-Zone 8 corner Ballecer Street in front of Em’s Elementary School
-Zone 9 corner Ballecer Street in front of Signal Village National High School

Katuparan
-Open space of Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

Fort Bonifacio
-Bonifacio High Street

The barangays of Taguig–Ibayo-Tipas, Maharlika, Central Bicutan, North Signal, Western Bicutan, Upper Bicutan and North Daang Hari have only been allowed community fireworks displays, the Taguig PIO said.

In a statement, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano assured that authorities have heightened security and safety preparations for the welcoming of the New Year.

Cayetano warned that persons caught using unauthorized firecrackers would be apprehended for violation of RA 7183 or “An Act Regulating the Sale, Manufacture, Distribution and Use of Firecrackers and Other Pyrotechnic Devices.”

“We want to make these holiday celebrations peaceful, orderly and safe for all Taguigeños who will be spending quality time with their families, so rest assured that we will double our efforts in providing assistance to them, as well as go after anyone violating RA 7183 and EO 28,” Cayetano said. /cbb