MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang lauded the health department, police department and the local government officials for a “generally peaceful” celebration of holidays.
Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar congratulated the DOH for its “very successful ‘Iwas Paputok’ campaign.
He also congratulated the PNP and the local executives for a general peaceful celebration during the holiday season up to the New Year’s Day.
Department of Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial said that the number of firecracker-related injuries was cut to only 350 people from an average of 1,000 for the last 10 years.