PPA bans firecrackers in ports and vessels for New Year

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has released a list of prohibited firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices that are not allowed in ports and on vessels to ensure passenger safety during the New Year's season.

The list includes a variety of banned items such as watusi, piccolo, poppop, five star, pla-pla, Lolo Thunder, giant bawang, and giant whistle bomb.

Travelers are also prohibited from bringing other items like atomic bomb, Super Lolo, atomic triangle, Goodbye Bading, large-size judas belt, boga (improvised PVC cannons), and kwiton.

Additional items on the prohibited list are Goodbye Delima, Bin Laden, Hello Columbia, Mother Rockets, Coke-in-can, Super Yolanda, pillbox, and Goodbye Philippines.

The PPA stated that this ban aims to mitigate risks of injuries, fires, and other public safety issues associated with these hazardous materials.

The prohibition will be strictly enforced across all port facilities, including terminals, piers, and passenger ships, where the transport of dangerous goods is forbidden.

The PPA may add more items to the list as they conduct further evaluations in coordination with other government agencies.