All Centers for Health Development should take the lead and implement a public information campaign in their respective region or catchment area for Fourmula Kontra Paputok Activities. They should coordinate with their local radio and TV network and assign a pool of speakers to promote the prevention firecrackers/fireworks injuries, especially informing the public about the dangers of using prohibited firecrackers/fireworks and watusi. The slogan for this year's Fourmula Kontra Paputok campaign is "Ngayong Bagong Taon, Gusto Mo Ba Ng Saya o Disgrasya, Huwag Kang Magpaputok"

AN ACT REGULATING THE SALE, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF FIRECRACKERS AND OTHER PYROTECHNIC DEVICES

     In furtherance of public safety, order and national security, as well as the enhancement of cultural traditions, R.A. 7183 was enacted in 1992 regulating the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices.

     The Department of Health (DOH) currently promotes FOURmula Kontra Paputok through the cooperation of other national government agencies, local government units and civil society. The program aims to increase public awareness of the dangers of firecrackers and to prevent injuries from the handling, use and enjoyment of firecrackers and fireworks.