00:00More than 7,000 police and firefighters have been deployed to greet the new year.
00:06Various measures have been taken to save the Yuletide season.
00:11We have breaking news for Aysaya Mirafuentes of PTV.
00:19Aysaya?
00:23Aysaya Mirafuentes of PTV?
00:31Aysaya?
00:35Yes, the New Year.
00:42The DLG has distributed the masks for the safe greeting of the New Year.
00:47More than 78,000 police and firefighters have been deployed to greet the Yuletide season.
00:52They are the personnel who will be guarding the safety of our countrymen and the safety from the fire.
00:5940,000 will be from the police, 38,000 from the firefighters.
01:05Even the BJMP will be alerted to guard the persons deprived of liberty or PDLs.
01:12The number of fires is lower this December compared to December last year.
01:19According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, there are 724 fire incidents from December 1 to December 24 this year.
01:28This is lower than the 1,112 that occurred at the same time last year.
01:35There were 15 fire incidents this year due to the fire.
01:40Aside from the fire, the government is also ensuring the safety of our countrymen while celebrating the New Year.
01:48According to PNP spokesperson and information chief Brigadier General Gene Fajardo,
01:52there were no toward incidents last Christmas Eve.
01:57Nayomi, our message to the public is that the safety of our countrymen is different.
02:02Let us always remember that life is more important than anything else.
02:06That is the update from Quezon City.
02:10Back to you, Nayomi.
02:12Thank you very much Isaiah Mirafuentes.
