MANILA, Philippines --- To reduce air pollution generated by firecrackers, which is largely used to welcome the new year, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu urged the public not to light firecrackers and pyrotechnics in their homes and enjoy community fireworks displays instead. "Air pollution impacts not only on the environment, but also on the health of the people, particularly on our children and our senior citizens," Cimatu said in a statement on Monday. To end the year, Cimatu thanked the public for its support for "a better, environment-friendly Philippines." Meanwhile, the environment chief lauded the decision of several establishments to cancel their respective New Year's ...
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