E. Visayas rings in New Year with zero firecracker-related deaths, fires

TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Visayas welcomed the New Year safely, with zero reported deaths and no fire incidents linked to firecrackers, the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) announced Friday. According to PRO-8 Regional Director PB/Gen. Jason Capoy, 14 individuals sustained minor injuries in firecracker-related incidents, and 43 persons were arrested for violating local ordinances. Notably,