PNP logs 15 indiscriminate firing incidents

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported 15 cases of indiscriminate firing ahead of the New Year 2025 festivities.  

Citing data as of 6 p.m. on Sunday, 29 December, PNP spokesperson PBGen. Jean Fajardo said four individuals were injured due to indiscriminate firing and another one was wounded by a stray bullet.  

Fajardo noted six cases of indiscriminate firing were reported in Calabarzon, followed by four in the National Capital Region and two in Central Visayas.  

One incident each was recorded in the Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Region and Cordillera Administrative Region.  

Fajardo said 10 individuals were arrested due to these incidents — seven of them were civilians, one police officer, one security guard and the other one was personnel from the Bureau of Corrections.  

Police have also confiscated nine firearms.

Meanwhile, Fajardo said the PNP also recorded 132 injuries due to firecrackers.

PNP chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil earlier ordered all police units nationwide to prioritize public safety as the nation prepares to welcome the New Year.

Marbil also warned the public against unsafe practices such as burning of tires and blocking roads, which might hinder emergency response efforts when needed.