00:00Philippine National Police or PNP noted a generally peaceful celebration of the
00:04new year with no major untoward incidents recorded. A thousand and 360
00:09cases of illegal firecrackers sale and use have been recorded and more than
00:14593,000 were seized while 73 individuals were arrested. Additionally,
00:2027 cases of indiscriminate firing occurred, causing five injuries and
00:25leading to 21 arrests and 17 firearms confiscated. Six people were injured by
00:31stray bullets and one died due to firecrackers. PNP Chief General Romel
00:37Francisco Marbil directed all police units to prioritize public safety
00:42during the New Year revelry.