PNP records stray bullet, indiscriminate firing incidents ahead of New Year

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00:00While the entire civilian nation will be reveling and rejoicing and ringing in the new year,

00:05the men and women of the PNP have gone on high alert.

00:09All prepped to respond to incidents that may go awry as a result of pyros and fireworks

00:14and indiscriminate stray bullet firings.

00:17And the nation's top cop has some choice words for pyrobags or fire-cracking fiends who set

00:22tires afire on the road and those who deliberately harm people or property by way of pyros or

00:28fireworks.

00:29Arayan Lasigas has more.

00:33A day before the New Year's celebration, the Philippine National Police or PNP has recorded

00:38incidents of stray bullet firings and indiscriminate shooting.

00:42According to PNP spokesperson, Police Brigadier General Gene Fajardo, four cases of stray

00:46bullets have been reported.

00:47Three of them are from the NCR and the other one from Region 9.

00:52Meanwhile, 15 cases of indiscriminate firing have been recorded.

00:56Four are from the NCR, six from Calabarzon, two from Region 7, and one each from Regions

01:029 and 11.

01:03The number of firecracker-related injuries also continues to rise, now exceeding 500,

01:28according to the PNP.

01:29The PNP reminds the public to welcome the New Year safely and avoid illegal fireworks.

01:34Earlier, Philippine National Police Chief Police General Romel Francisco Marbil directed

01:39all personnel to prioritize public safety and security during the New Year's celebration.

01:45The PNP chief issued the statement to ensure a peaceful celebration and to reaffirm the

01:51readiness of the police to respond to emergencies, including fires and fireworks-related incidents.

01:57The PNP has first-aid responders on standby for firecracker victims and vows to support

02:02the Bureau of Fire Protection in putting out fires if need be.

02:06Marbil warned anyone who burns tires to block roads hinders emergency response and will

02:12face appropriate penalties.

02:14In addition, the PNP chief urged the public to be cautious of the dangers posed by firecrackers

02:19and fireworks.

02:20Ryan Lisigues, from the National TV Network, for a new and better Philippines, Kamp Krabi.

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