00:00The market for fireworks in the Philippines is already strong.
00:05More than two weeks before the New Year celebration,
00:09in the middle of that, the police were involved in illegal fireworks.
00:14Rafi Thima was involved.
00:23Aside from last year,
00:25JV, a fireworks reseller, was the only one to buy fireworks in Bukawi, Bulacan.
00:31That's why JV was able to get a discount
00:35when he bought fireworks to sell and use for the New Year celebration in 2025.
00:41Every year, I buy like this.
00:43Now, it's a bit expensive.
00:46So, we just buy early.
00:48Every weekend, more people buy fireworks
00:51from the beginning of December.
00:53But because it's not yet Christmas,
00:55on days like this, it's best to buy
00:57because you won't be robbed.
00:59These are our classics.
01:01This is 25 pesos.
01:02It's silver.
01:03Small silver.
01:04But just now,
01:05the PNP Civil Security Group reminded us
01:07that they issued a list of 28 fireworks that are prohibited
01:11under Executive Order 28
01:13and Republic Act 7183,
01:15including Janang Watusi and Piccolo,
01:18Five Star,
01:19Plapla,
01:20and Lolo Thunder.
01:21Even fireworks with different names
01:23like Super Yolanda
01:24and Goodbye Chismosa.
01:26According to the sellers here in Bukawi,
01:29because of the prohibition of powerful fireworks,
01:31they are now looking for more
01:34light and aerial fireworks
01:36that only last for a few minutes.
01:39And if there are still fireworks being sold,
01:42these are just smaller three stars.
01:44The demand for powerful fireworks has also decreased.
01:48That's all we have.
01:49Only 100 shots.
01:50We call it Higad.
01:52We call it Ikse.
01:54Others are still looking for traditional fireworks.
01:57According to the police,
01:59it's still okay to watch the community fireworks display
02:02to celebrate the new year.
02:05For GMI Integrated News,
02:07Rafi Tima reporting for 24 Hours.
02:20For more information, visit gmi.org.
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