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Albayalde: New Year celebrations in PHL generally peaceful

(Eagle News)—-Less incidents of stray bullets were reported during these New Year celebrations, the Philippine National Police said. PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde said there has only been one incident of stray bullet, which caused a minor injury on one person in Cagayan De Oro City. He said injuries as a result of firecrackers also decreased by 80 percent–from 188 cases in 2017 to 36 cases. Albayalde said incidents of illegal discharge of firearms, however, increased–from seven cases […]