00:00The Philippine National Police or PNP seized over 535,000 illegal firecrackers worth 2.5
00:07million pesos and arrested 34 people to ensure a safer New Year's Eve.
00:12Based on the report of the Philippine News Agency, the police also recorded 18 cases
00:17of indiscriminate gunfire, four stray bullet injuries and 172 firecracker-related injuries.
00:23Police urged officers not to use their firearms during the celebration.
00:27Meanwhile in Central Luzon, 261 firecracker zones and 133 fireworks display zones were
00:33set up.
00:34Authorities reminded the public to avoid illegal fireworks and celebrate safely.
