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00:05More than 520,000 illegal fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices were confiscated by the Philippine National Police.
00:14According to the PNP's report, more than 2.4 million pesos worth of illegal fireworks were confiscated.
00:24Around 11,000 were arrested for their use.
00:29According to the Department of Health, more than 160 firecracker-related injuries have been reported since December 22.
00:39The public continues to urge the use of alternative sounding equipment for a safe celebration of the new year.
00:49Meanwhile, many are still trying to buy fruits a few hours before the start of the new year.
00:57Let's talk about the situation in Manila.
00:59We have a report from Bien Manalo Live. Bien?
01:03Naomi, we will be celebrating the new year in a few hours.
01:07And of course, aside from the delicious food, the Filipinos will not forget to eat the fruits.
01:14It is believed that it brings luck.
01:17But according to some vendors here in Binondo, Manila, the price of fruits has increased.
01:23According to fruit vendors, sales are better this year compared to last year.
01:30Fruits have also become more expensive due to the increase in their prices to suppliers.
01:35Bayabas and grapes can be bought for 300 pesos per kilo.
01:39Mango and dragon fruit are 250 pesos per kilo.
01:43The price of kiyat-kiyat, honeydew, suha, and melon is 150 pesos per kilo.
01:48You can also buy other fruits here.
01:51Aside from fruits, you can also buy samut-saring for luck, which is from 50 pesos to 500 pesos depending on the size.
01:59And of course, you can also buy tikoy, which is believed to bring luck.
02:05You can buy it for 50 pesos to 300 pesos depending on the size.
02:11According to some vendors here in Binondo, Manila,
02:15it is expected that the rush hour will start later tonight.
02:20And that's the update from Binondo, Manila.
02:23Happy New Year. Back to you, Naomi.
02:26Thank you very much, Ian Manalo.
02:29In the meantime, let's learn more news on PPV Davao from Jey Laga.
02:35Today, a street-level individual was arrested for drug-by-bus operation
02:40at Pakibato Police Station on December 29, 2020.
02:44He was arrested by Alias Kenneth Kinsanak Tuhan,
02:48who was found dead in his car.
02:51He was later recovered in a large bag in his car,
02:55which contained 2.94 grams and a standard drug price of 19,000 pesos.
03:02Let's take a look at the case filed under Republic Act No. 9165
03:07under Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
03:14122 newly arrested and critically endangered hawksbill turtles
03:19were brought home from Cleanergy Park
03:22in Punta Dumalag, Matina Playa, Davao City on December 28, 2020.
03:27The Cleanergy Park serves as a nesting ground
03:32for hawksbill sea turtles in a 37-hectare marine protected area.
03:42Currently, there are two sea turtles that have been rescued.
03:47They are currently undergoing rehabilitation and assessment.
03:52Currently, there are eight sea turtles in the Cleanergy Park.
03:57This is why the power company is working hard
04:02to ensure that they are properly disposed of
04:07and to ensure that they do not contaminate the environment
04:12and the food and plastics they consume.
04:19This is the latest news in PTV Davao.
04:23I am Jay Lagang. Good day.
04:26Thank you very much, Jay Lagang.
04:28And those are the latest news at this time.
04:31For other updates, follow and like us on our social media sites at PTVPH.
04:36I am Naomi Timurcio for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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