FIRECRACKER composite image from Inquirer file photos
MANILA, Philippines — Two individuals were reported dead due to firecracker-related incidents, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
As of 6 a.m. on Jan. 2, the PNP logged one death each in Ilocos (Region 1) and Central Visayas (Region 7), with 822 injuries tallied nationwide due to firecrackers.
“Everyone is advised to follow instructions from the local government if evacuation is necessary in your area. Please stay safe and pray for everyone’s safety,” Hernandez said.
On board a small motor boat, the three left Naungan village in Ormoc City around 10 a.m. and headed to Pilar town in Cebu to pick up cargo when they encountered an engine problem after an hour, according to the PCG station in Western Leyte.
Article continues after this advertisementThe PNP did not provide information on the victims nor a breakdown of the injuries per region.
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Further, the PNP recorded more instances of illegal possession, use, and sale of firecrackers, bringing the total to 1,409 cases. A total of 600,130 unregulated firecrackers, estimated to be worth P4,046,356.30, were seized.
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Article continues after this advertisementThe number of firecracker-related arrests jumped to 83, according to the PNP.
Article continues after this advertisementIts latest data showed Calabarzon (Region 4) had 42, followed by Western Visayas (Region 8) with 17, then Metro Manila (National Capital Region) with 10.
Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9) had six individuals arrested for unregulated firecrackers. Central Luzon (Region 3) had five, followed by Bicol (Region 5) with 2, then Ilocos (Region 1) with one, also as of 6 a.m. on Jan. 2.
Article continues after this advertisementThe data was part of the PNP’s continued monitoring efforts for its Ligtas Paskuhan (Safe Christmas) initiative.
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The police force’s Firearms and Explosives Office under the Civil Security Group oversees the regulation of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices per Republic Act 7183.crown89
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