The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) has released the official list of authorized community firecracker selling zones and fireworks display areas across Central Luzon as part of intensified measures to prevent firecracker-related injuries during the holiday season.

PRO3 Director PBGEN Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr. said the list remains subject to change pending validation, compliance monitoring, and coordination with concerned local government units and regulatory agencies.

Peñones reiterated his strong warning against the use, sale, and distribution of illegal firecrackers, stressing that strict enforcement of existing laws and regulations will be carried out to ensure public safety and an injury-free celebration.

A total of 196 authorized community firecracker selling zones have been identified in the region: Aurora – 13; Bataan – 5; Bulacan – 73; Nueva Ecija – 28; Pampanga – 24; Tarlac – 14; and Zambales – 39.

Meanwhile, 153 authorized fireworks display zones have also been designated, broken down as follows: Aurora – 2; Bataan – 3; Bulacan – 69; Nueva Ecija – 27; Pampanga – 16; Tarlac – 8; Zambales – 26; and Angeles City – 2.

“These designated zones are intended to provide safe and regulated venues for holiday celebrations while significantly reducing the risk of firecracker-related injuries,” Peñones said. “We once again appeal to the public to refrain from using illegal firecrackers and welcome the New Year through safer and more responsible forms of merriment.”

The initiative is part of PRO3’s implementation of the Philippine National Police Focused Agenda under Acting Chief PNP PLTGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., particularly in strengthening enhanced police operations and active community support through consistent law enforcement and sustained public information campaigns.

The effort also aligns with PRO3’s 3Ps strategic thrust— 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 —as the regional police office continues to work closely with local government units and stakeholders to ensure a safe, peaceful, and orderly holiday celebration across Central Luzon.