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Cavite Governor Boying Remulla brought much joy to the locals of the City of Gen . Trias through the Ugnayan sa Barangay-Pamaskong Handog Project of the provincial government in Pasong Camachile II on December 20 , 2017 . Team GenTri led by Congressman Jon-Jon Ferrer , Mayor Ony Ferrer , Vice Mayor Morit Sision , PCL-Cavite President BM Kerby Salazar , and other members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod , joined the event in support to the governor ’ s advocacy to give back to the people especially this Christmas season . Former governor Jonvic Remulla was also present adding excitement to the program and more fun to the locals .
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City Administrator ’ s Office , copy furnished the DILG-Makati , the designated Pyro Display zone , names of the composition of the Task Force , and list of available precautionary resources like fire trucks , ambulances , and Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management response and emergency medical teams .
Proposed designated pyro display zones must comply with the following requirements : There shall only be one pyro display zone per barangay ; It shall be in an open space with a fivemeter set-back from the nearest structure or building ; People shall not be allowed within 100 feet from the pyrotechnic device ; Each area shall be provided with a stand-by fire truck , ambulance with Emergency Medical Team , fire extinguishers , and stand-by BDRRM response teams .
Certeza said each Task Force will be chaired by the punong barangay , and will be composed of the following as members : PNP Station or
Police Community Relations Commander , BFP Station Commander or his representative , MAPSA , Bantay Bayan , and Environmental Police .
The Task Force will perform the following functions : Designate Pyrotechnics Display Zone in their barangay ; Conduct information drive regarding the use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices outside of the community fireworks display area ; Provide precautionary measures in designated Pyrotechnic Device Zones ; Conduct and ensure that the pyrotechnics displays are within the designated area ; Conduct clean-up immediately after the pyrotechnics display .
It will also confiscate illegal firecrackers per DILG-DOH-DOF-DTI Joint Memorandum Circular No . 1 Series of 2014 and DILG MC 2017-168 . These include Piccolo , Super Lolo , Whistle bomb , Goodbye Earth , Atomic Big Triangulo , Judas Belt , Watusi , Firecrackers which are oversized or overweight , Firecrackers with
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fuse that burn in less than 3 seconds or more than 6 seconds , Imported finished products , Firecrackers with mixture of phosphorus , or sulfur with that of chlorate and polyvinyl pipe “ boga ”, and other types equivalent to explosive content of more than 0.2 gram or 1 / 3 teaspoon .
Other illegal firecrackers to be confiscated include those firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices manufactured , sold or distributed without the necessary occupancy permit , business permit or permit to operate ; those transported without a permit to transport ; imported firecrackers or fireworks in the market .
As defined in the guidelines , pyrotechnic devices are those materials capable of undergoing self-contained and self-sustained exothermic chemical reactions for the production of heat , light , gas , smoke and / or sound , like Christmas fountain or pailaw that produces smoke , heat , light or fire without an explosion . ( ICRD Makati / RJB / SDL / PIA-NCR )
QC gov ’ t appeals to residents to avoid using firecrackers
QUEZON CITY -- A Quezon City government official appeals to the public to avoid using firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices during the New Year celebration .
Department of Public Order and Safety ( DPOS ) security and intelligence division chief Roger Cuaresma said they are looking forward to a zero firecracker related incident come New Year .
“ Kung maaari huwag nang magpaputok . Ang objective naman ng batas natin ay maging safe tayo at maging maayos sa darating na bagong taon ,” Cuaresma said .
Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista has issued Executive Order 10 spelling out regulations for the sale , distribution , and use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices .
The EO directs the Barangay Operations Center ( BOC ) to require all the City ’ s Barangay Chairmen to designate a community fireworks display zone . It also enumerated the authorized or permitted firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices that can be used at the fireworks display zones .
C u a r e s m a encouraged residents of Quezon City to follow the laws on the use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices if they cannot avoid using them at all .
“ Yun pong mga gagamit ng paputok , siguraduhin na legal at pumasa sa standard . At sa mga nagbebenta , kelangan nasasakop yan ng batas , legal at definitely kailangan sumunod tayo sa mga alituntunin ng Quezon City . Magbenta sa mga
Pasig City offers discount to early bird taxpayers
PASIG CITY -- The city government of Pasig is offering discounts to taxpayers pursuant to the Revised Revenue Code of 2017 .
According to the city government , 15 percent discount will be given for advance payments made , with real property tax paid in full before January 1 of each year .
Ten percent discount will be given to taxpayers for full payments made on or before 31 January 2018 .
While five ( 5 ) percent discount will be given for quarterly payments made on or before the following schedule : March 31 ( 1st Quarter ); June 30 ( 2nd Quarter ); September 30 ( 3rd Quarter ); and December 31 ( 4th
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potential visitors and local tourist alike .
Recognizing the plight of families in exchange for overseas opportunities which is among the harsh realities faced by OFs and migrants , a very timely lecture on Nurturing the OFW family was shared by Dr . Jade Hintay , Director of Health Ministry Department-Cavite Satellite Field Office of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Central Luzon Conference . Parenting insights and tips for spouses were discussed with a short session for clarifications and sharing .
Board Member Kerby Salazar graced the event and shared his personal experience coming from an OF family and how it has shaped his resolute
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and Use of Firecrackers and Other Pyrotechnic Devices states that any person who manufactures , sells , distributes or uses firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices in violation of the provisions of this Act shall be fined from P20,000 to P30,000 , or imprisoned between six months to one year , or both such fine and imprisonment , at the discretion of the court .
The license and business permit of manufacturers of illegal firecrackers shall likewise be cancelled and their inventory and stock confiscated .
Cuy , however , says allowable consumer pyrotechnics or ‘ pailaw ’ may be used outside places of residence .
“ Naglabas naman po tayo ng listahan ng mga firecrackers o pailaw na puwedeng gamitin . Huwag na po tayong gumamit ng bawal kung ayaw ninyong maperwisyo sa paglipas ng Bagong Taon ,” he says .
designated vending area . At doon sa mga gagamit ng firecrackers at pyrotechnics makipag-coordinate tayo sa mga barangay at doon lang sa mga lugar na
Quarter ).
However , the city government said that idle land properties shall be subject to three percent ( 3 %) additional Ad Valorem Tax ( which is based on the assessed value of an item such as real estate or personal property ). Likewise , penalty for late or delinquent payment of RPT and idle land tax will be at two percent ( 2 %) interest per month on unpaid amount and other administrative and judicial action as provided for in the Local Government Code of 1991 .
The city government is encouraging taxpayers to pay their taxes on time to avoid penalties .
For inquiries , please call the city ’ s Land Tax Area t ( 02 ) 643-1111 . ( PIO Pasig / RJB / JEG / PIA-NCR )
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commitment to support programs that will promote the welfare of OFs in Cavite . He urged the participants to focus on renewing and strengthening relations in the family in the spirit of the Christmas season .
Among the awardees who were recognized were the Cavite International Seafarers Association thru its president , Capt . Mario Medina ; Cavite OFW Federation represented by its president , Mr . Teodorico Pagkaliwangan ; the Diocese of Imus Migrants Ministry with Ms . Rosary Charity Rosello , Diocesan Lay Coordinator ; Mr . Teodoro Malimban of Gen . Emilio Aguinaldo ( Bailen ) and the Caviteños Association of Southern California ; and the EMEDIA OFW People ’ s Organization in Bacoor .
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According to the law , the manufacture , sale , and use of the following firecrackers are strictly prohibited : piccolo or “ scratch bangers ”, pop pop , Goodbye Philippines or Crying Bading , Yolanda or Goodbye Napoles , Watusi , Pla-pla , Giant Kuwitis , Watusi or “ dancing firecrackers ,” Super Lolo , Atomic Big Trianggulo , Mother Rockets , Lolo Thunder , Pillbox , Boga , Big Judah ’ s Belt , Big Bawang , Kwiton , Bin Laden , Kabasi , Atomic Bomb , Five Star , Og , and Giant Whistle Bombs .
All firecrackers with gunpowder exceeding two grams or 1.3 teaspoons is also banned .
Only the following firecrackers and pyrotechnics are allowed : baby rocket , bawang , small triangle , pulling of strings , paper caps , el diablo , and sky rocket ( kwitis ), sparklers , luces , fountains , jumbo regular and special , mabuhay , Roman candle , trompillo , airwolf , whistle device , and butterfly . ( DILG / RJB / SDL / PIA-NCR )
itinakda ng barangay dapat paputukin o pailawin ang ating pyrotechnics para na rin ito sa ating kaligtasan .” Cuaresma said . ( QC PAISO / RJB / SDL / PIA-NCR )