Malacanang cites drop of firecracker-related injuries to government's aggressive campaign against use of dangerous fireworks
Malacañang welcomed initial reports by health authorities that this year’s New Year celebration was “generally peaceful” with firecracker-related injuries dropping to 13 percent from last year’s record.
Communications Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma, Jr. and Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte attributed this outcome to the government’s aggressive campaign against the use of dangerous firecrackers and other paraphernalia in welcoming the New Year.
“Tila nagbunga ang pagsisikap ng ating pamahalaan na ilayo sa mga paputok ang ating mga kababayan upang maiwasan ang panganib. Sana’y mapalitan na ang kaisipan natin ng isang higit na makabuluhang paraan ng pagdiriwang na ligtas at mas hindi nagdudulot ng pinsala at pagsisisi,” Coloma said in a text message sent on Sunday to Malacañang reporters.
Valte expressed a similar message adding that despite this positive news, there will be no letup in the government’s drive against the use of firecrackers.
“While the New Year celebration was generally peaceful, we will continue the aggressive campaign for the reduction of fireworks-related injuries. Better to celebrate the New Year with hope than spending it in the hospital,” she said.
No less than President Benigno S. Aquino III has actively supported the Department of Health’s (DOH) annual campaign against firecrackers which is the leading cause of injuries and deaths among the citizens especially on children who are being exposed to these materials.
“Huwag na po ninyong tangkilikin ang mga paputok na ito; ipag-alaman din sa kinauukulan ang mga makitang nagtitinda o may tangan ng mga ito,” the President said in his reminder to the Filipinos days before the New Year’s Eve, emphasizing that there are other ways to celebrate the occasion safe.
The DOH this year ran its APIR or Aksyon: Paputok Injury Reduction campaign with the help of the Philippine National Police and other agencies in an effort to decrease the number of firecracker-related injuries and deaths while celebrating the New Year. (PCOO)
Malacañang welcomed initial reports by health authorities that this year’s New Year celebration was “generally peaceful” with firecracker-related injuries dropping to 13 percent from last year’s record.
Communications Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma, Jr. and Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte attributed this outcome to the government’s aggressive campaign against the use of dangerous firecrackers and other paraphernalia in welcoming the New Year.
“Tila nagbunga ang pagsisikap ng ating pamahalaan na ilayo sa mga paputok ang ating mga kababayan upang maiwasan ang panganib. Sana’y mapalitan na ang kaisipan natin ng isang higit na makabuluhang paraan ng pagdiriwang na ligtas at mas hindi nagdudulot ng pinsala at pagsisisi,” Coloma said in a text message sent on Sunday to Malacañang reporters.
Valte expressed a similar message adding that despite this positive news, there will be no letup in the government’s drive against the use of firecrackers.
“While the New Year celebration was generally peaceful, we will continue the aggressive campaign for the reduction of fireworks-related injuries. Better to celebrate the New Year with hope than spending it in the hospital,” she said.
No less than President Benigno S. Aquino III has actively supported the Department of Health’s (DOH) annual campaign against firecrackers which is the leading cause of injuries and deaths among the citizens especially on children who are being exposed to these materials.
“Huwag na po ninyong tangkilikin ang mga paputok na ito; ipag-alaman din sa kinauukulan ang mga makitang nagtitinda o may tangan ng mga ito,” the President said in his reminder to the Filipinos days before the New Year’s Eve, emphasizing that there are other ways to celebrate the occasion safe.
The DOH this year ran its APIR or Aksyon: Paputok Injury Reduction campaign with the help of the Philippine National Police and other agencies in an effort to decrease the number of firecracker-related injuries and deaths while celebrating the New Year. (PCOO)
