What are considered “pyrotechnic devices” under Philippine law?
Sparklers, Luces, Fountain, Jumbo (regular and special), Mabuhay, Roman Candle, Trompillo, Airwolf, Whistle, Butterfly, Pailaw
The general term that Filipinos use for “fireworks” is paputok — the root word is putok, which means “explosion.”
In recent years, in order to differentiate the explosive force of fireworks, the term pailaw has come into use — its root word is ilaw, meaning “light” and refers to sparklers and the like.
MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
~ pyros
pírotekníya: ang sining ng paggawâ ng mga paputok
pírotekníya: ang display ng mga paputok
pírotekníya: anumang maningning at makulay na display
