Duque: No total firecrackers ban without alternative livelihood

  MANILA, Philippines -- A total ban of firecrackers will not be possible unless government finds alternative livelihood programs for those in the fireworks-manufacturing business, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Tuesday.   "The total ban [of firecrackers) cannot be executed without the benefit of really identifying alternative livelihood activities or programs," Duque said in a press conference at the East Avenue Medical Center.   Duque said that the government "cannot be reckless" and should be clear on what alternative livelihood programs would be provided for people who would be affected of the ban.   "We cannot be reckless, we have ...

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