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1st stray bullet death reported; ’cracker injuries hit 47
One person died due to a stray bullet on Christmas Day in Tondo, Manila, while identified as Reyan Policarpio, the suspect is now the subject of a manhunt.
From December 16 to 26, 47 people were injured by firecrackers nationwide, with Central Visayas reporting the highest number of injuries.
The most common firecrackers blamed for the injuries are the 5-star, piccolo, and popup.
The Philippine National Police reported that 23 people were arrested for indiscriminate firing or illegal firecracker activities between December 16 and 26.
During the same period, 54,223 illegal firecrackers valued at P923,105 were confiscated nationwide.
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