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DCPO reiterates zero tolerance following firecracker arrests  

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

DESPITE decades of the firecracker ban in Davao City, some residents still needed a harsh reminder. 

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) recently filed charges against two residents of Barangay Sasa, Buhangin District, marking the latest in a string of arrests aimed at maintaining the city’s “zero-injury” reputation.

Col Mannan C. Muarip, DCPO chief, emphasized that firecracker use is “not a harmless tradition” but a threat to public safety. While five cases were already processed on Jan. 3, the latest filing on Jan. 13 proved that the police are not letting their guard down even weeks after the holiday season.

The DCPO reminded the public that the ban remains a year-round mandate under City Ordinance No. 060-02.

With the recent filing of a criminal case against two Sasa residents, the DCPO sent a clear message to the public: there will be no mercy for violators of the firecracker ban.

The criminal charge filed on Jan. 13, before the Office of the City Prosecutor, marked the sixth such case lodged by the DCPO in line with the sustained campaign against firecracker-related hazards. 

Five earlier cases were filed for inquest proceedings on Jan. 3, involving violators who were caught in the act.

“Let this serve as a stern warning: firecracker use is not a harmless tradition—it endangers lives, causes injuries, and threatens public safety. The DCPO will relentlessly pursue legal action against anyone who violates this ordinance, regardless of status or circumstance,” Muarip said.

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DCPO to charge parents after minor violated firecracker ban 

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) is set to file a charge against a resident of Sasa after a minor was caught on social media lighting prohibited firecrackers on New Year’s Day, defying the city’s long-standing total ban.

In a statement issued on Friday, Jan. 2, Col Mannan Caracas Muarip, acting DCPO director, said police investigated the incident in Km. 11, Sasa, after a video circulated on social media.

While the minor involved has been rescued and turned over to the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) for intervention, Muarip emphasized that the legal hammer will fall on the adults involved.

“The DCPO stresses that primary responsibility and legal accountability rest on the adult who owned, possessed, or stored the firecrackers,” Muarip said.

Under City Ordinance No. 060-02 (The Firecracker Ban), the mere possession and storage of these items are strictly prohibited, regardless of who lights them.

The DCPO has adopted a “no mercy” policy for the 2026 New Year celebrations, meaning no exemptions or warnings will be given to violators.

“Let this serve as a clear reminder: adults who allow minors access to these dangerous materials will be held liable under the law,” Muarip added.

Davao City has maintained a zero-firecracker policy for over two decades to prevent injuries and fires.

Photo by Etienne Girardet on Unsplash

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Zero tolerance 

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron
  • DCPO promises “no mercy” for firecracker ban violators

THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) warned that it will enforce a zero-tolerance policy against anyone violating the two-decade-old firecracker and pyrotechnics ban throughout the holiday season.

Acting city director Colonel Mannan Caracas Muarip said they will arrest and charge individuals caught manufacturing, selling, distributing, possessing, or using firecrackers.

“For more than 20 years, Davao City has enjoyed a peaceful, injury-free, and safe celebration of the holidays because our people respected the Firecracker Ban. Let this serve as a strong warning: anyone who violates this ordinance will be dealt with accordingly. There will be no mercy for offenders,” Muarip stated.

Muarip underscored that City Ordinance No. 060-02 remains a cornerstone of the city’s public safety efforts, primarily aimed at preventing firecracker-related injuries, fire incidents, and air pollution.

The DCPO and other security units have already begun conducting heightened patrol operations in relation to the ordinance. The ban covers all conventional firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices, as well as improvised devices such as bamboo cannons and PVC cannons using lighter fluid.

Penalties for violations

The DCPO released the specific penalties applicable under the ordinance, warning that charges will be immediate and decisive:

First-time offenders will pay a ₱1,000 fine or 20–30 days imprisonment or both, ₱3,000 or 1–3 months imprisonment or both for the second offense, and ₱5,000 fine or 3–6 months imprisonment, or both.

Muarip urged all residents to maintain the city’s tradition of disciplined and safe noise-making by utilizing harmless alternatives such as pots and pans or torotots (blow horns).

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