By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Imee Marcos has advocated for the continuous enforcement of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to prohibit the use of firecrackers, as outlined in Executive Order (EO) 28.
This statement comes in the wake of Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos urging local government units to restrict the use of firecrackers and establish designated areas for fireworks displays.
“The current administration is obliged to reinforce the existing EO,” remarked the senator. “Until there is a new directive from the Executive that supersedes EO 28-2017, it remains imperative for the administration to uphold it.”
Marcos also conveyed her support for the “sound reasoning” behind EO 28, which aims to prevent the “misuse of firecrackers” that could swiftly transform a celebration into a medical emergency or even a tragedy.
(IAmigo/MNM)
