00:00Pantaboy Malas, that is the belief of our countrymen who are celebrating the new year.
00:06We are only a few in Cebu.
00:08And live from Cebu City, we have the first news.
00:10Pe has also joined us from GMA Regional TV.
00:13Pe, how is the celebration in Cebu?
00:19Happy New Year, Ivan!
00:21In fact, the celebration in 2025 has become peaceful here in Queen City of the South.
00:31It was first held on New Year's Mas in Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral led by Archbishop Jose Palma,
00:38along with other priests.
00:40Palma gave thanks for the blessings received even though there were trials in 2024.
00:48The experiences of the past 100 years will be fulfilled for a stable 2025.
00:55The police ensured that the people were properly deployed inside and outside the church.
01:03There were no problems with the Christmas concert held at Plaza Independencia that was brought by the audience.
01:10It was a lively night.
01:12People in Galac did not hesitate to celebrate the new year.
01:18Just like the residents of Barangay Lurega who lit up different kinds of fireworks.
01:24On the other side, there was a firework display.
01:28For the joy, people danced and danced.
01:32According to them, they have been doing this for years because of the belief that lighting fireworks is to get rid of bad luck.
01:48It was also a happy night.
01:50No one was hurt by the fireworks in Cebu City,
01:54even though the authorities are still monitoring the hospitals.
01:59Ivan?
02:00Happy New Year. Thank you very much.
02:02Femarie Dumabok of GMA Regional TV.
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