00:00Generally peaceful, this was the statement of the Philippine National Police or PNP at the end of the 9 day Simbang Gabi this year.
00:09Filipino Catholics gathered in churches for dawn mass from December 16 to 24 as part of the tradition of Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo.
00:19According to PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Gene Fajardo, nearly 40,000 personnel were deployed to ensure peace and order.
00:29Fajardo also mentioned that after Simbang Gabi ends, the PNP will focus on providing security at transportation hubs, malls and night markets as more people are expected to shop for Christmas.
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