MANILA, Philippines — No significant incidents during the celebration of the New Year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said in a statement on Thursday. “There were no serious threats and significant incidents recorded before and during the celebration of the Filipinos to welcome 2026 in any part of the country, especially in urban areas where major celebrations were held,” Nartatez said, pointing out that the PNP deployed 67,254 police officers for security amid the New Year revelries. Nartatez said the PNP deployed 67,254 police officers for security amid the New Year revelries. In an […]... Keep on reading: No significant incidents during ‘much quieter‘ New Year revelry – PNP