Tagaytay City strictly enforcing firecracker ban

TAGAYTAY CITY – The city government on Thursday reminded residents and guests that firecrackers are banned in this prime tourist destination.

A city ordinance prohibits the sale and use of firecrackers and pyrotechnics year-round even for the New Year’s revelries.

The ordinance is being strictly enforced since it was approved in 2002.

Mayor Agnes Delgado-Tolentino and the city police reminded the public of the firecracker ban to ensure the safety of residents and local and foreign tourists and likewise keep the city free of fumes and noise caused by firecrackers.

Penalties

The city ordinance stipulates that individuals caught selling firecrackers, particularly the deafening and dangerous ones, would be fined R5,000 and the noise-making materials seized.

Citizens caught exploding firecrackers will be fined R1,000 and have to undergo community service.

The local government and police have been implementing eco-friendly measures and drives to keep the citizens protected and the environment clean and healthy and the city peaceful.

Complaints on firecracker explosions and the sale of the prohibited noise-making materials can be reported to the police station or the nearest precinct for prompt action.

Top tourist destination south of NCR

Tagaytay City remains the top Christmas tourist destination in Region IV-A or the Calabarzon (Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-RizalQuezon) region, largely due to its proximity to Metro Manila and its scenic spots, cool climate and clean environment.

The city is approximately 56 kilometers south of the National Capital Region.

The City Tourism Office said that this Christmas season alone, between 500,000 and one million local and foreign tourists have visited Tagaytay.

Top spots

Tagaytay virtually has attractions for visitors and residents of all ages.

The City Tourism Office reported that the most visited areas are the Sky Ranch Amusement Park in Barangay Kaybagal South, Picnic Grove Complex in Sungay East, People’s Park in Dapdap West and East, Paradizoo or Paradise Zoo in Maitim II West and the "Sky City Strip" of restaurants and bars along Aguinaldo Highway.

There are over 300 amusement areas, cozy and simple restaurants, hotels, inns and resorts along the seven-kilometer ridge for tourists.

Bulalo country

“Bulalohan Street” or “Barangay Bulalohan in Mendez Crossing East is also an area frequented by residents and tourists.

The row of eateries on the street serves the best and cheapest "bulalo" (beef-bone marrowvegetable soup) and some Cavite delicacies.

Quiet time

Churches, seminaries and convents are also frequented by visitors for soul-searching, meditation and prayers.

Officials said that the number of visiting tourists in Tagaytay is gauged by the traffic flow in the area particularly along Aguinaldo Highway.

The Cavite-PNP and the local police have assured security and peace and order in the city year-round with their watch and public safety and crime prevention measures in place.