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PNP logs over 870 fireworks-related injuries as of Monday morning
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a total of 874 firecracker-related injuries nationwide during the 2026 New Year celebrations, occurring between December 16, 2025, and January 5, 2026.
Metro Manila recorded the highest number of injuries with 206 cases, followed by Soccsksargen with 104 injuries, Cagayan Valley and Calabarzon with 88 each.
Authorities confiscated 401,368 pieces of illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnics worth an estimated P5.59 million.
The PNP conducted 3,224 operations, leading to the confiscation of illegal items and resulting in the arrest of 471 individuals.
While the article does not mention any firecracker-related fatalities, the previous summary mentioned one fatality in Metro Manila.
In addition to firecracker incidents, the PNP monitored two injuries and 19 arrests related to indiscriminate firing, with one death from a stray bullet in Metro Manila and three other injuries.
Despite the reported incidents, the PNP declared the holiday observance as generally peaceful nationwide.
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Authorities nationwide have seized 144,866 illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices amid the holiday season.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that New Year 2026 celebrations were generally peaceful despite some incidents of firecracker injuries, damaged properties, and stray bullet incidents.
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported 140 firework-related injuries nationwide from December 21 to December 30, 2025.
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Authorities in Metro Manila seized over P1.4 million worth of illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices.
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The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 235 firework-related injuries nationwide from December 21, 2025, to January 1, 2026, a 42% decrease from the 403 cases logged during the same period last year.
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