Personnel from the Sasa Police Station formally lodged the case at the Office of the City Prosecutor on Tuesday, demonstrating the strict implementation of the ordinance.
“The case has already been filed, so ang respondent nato is magpaabot nalang sa schedule sa iyahang arraignment. It’s up to the court to decide if ma-fine ba siya, or for imprisonment, or both (Since we already filed the case, the respondent is just waiting for the schedule of her arraignment. The court will decide on the penalty whether she’ll be fined or imprisoned, or both),” PMaj. Noe L. Macolbacol, Acting Station Commander of Sasa Police Station, told the City Information Office (CIO).
He said that the minor involved in the incident is awaiting the discernment of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).
Earlier this month, five other individuals were also caught for violating the same ordinance. Cases were already filed against them during inquests.
Since 2002, Davao City has been implementing City Ordinance No. 060-02, or the ordinance that prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession and use of firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices, and other similar devices including improvised firecracker like lantaka and boga.
Individuals caught violating the ordinance may face legal charges resulting in a fine of Php 1000 or imprisonment of not more than one month but not less than 20 days, or both at the discretion of the court for the first offense.
The City Government of Davao is constantly reminding Dabawenyos to abide by the city’s ordinances and cooperate in maintaining the city’s peace and order. CIO