Oplan Iwas Paputok

The Department of Health (DoH) and the provincial health office including the Cavite Provincial Police Office (CPPO) and at least 14 local agencies joined hands in the recent launching of the "Aksyon: Paputok Injury Reduction" (APIR) aimed to make the holiday season safe and joy for everyone.

APIR or "High Five" in English (formerly called "Oplan Iwas Paputok) is an all-out campaign against prohibited firecrackers in this premier province.

Provincial Health Office head Dr. George R. Repique and Provincial Epidemiologist, Dr. Nelson C. Soriano led the recent APIR conference at the session hall in Trece Martires City. It will be implemented before, during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

During the conference, Superintendent Michael B. Secillano, chief of CPPO for branch operation was quoted in saying that "APIR is for everyone to heed and keep the Christmas and New Year celebration safe and healthy to one and all. We have to remind everybody about the risk or hazards of exploding firecrackers so that we can go on high five after the season."