Barangay Matandang Balara, Quezon City has strictly banned the sale and actual playing of viral toy lato-lato.
Brgy. Chairman Allan Franza signed Executive Order No. 4 on June 27 which prohibits the distribution, sale, and playing of lato-lato.
On Thursday, authorities started to confiscate the “clacking” toy, starting with stores that sell it.
Some children voluntarily surrendered their toys.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently the sale of the popular toy should be stopped as it has yet to secure proper documentation from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The Old Balara EO conformed to the advice of the FDA.
Lato-lato is a trend for Filipinos and a means of entertainment.
