CEBU CITY, Philippines — Early police deployment, strict enforcement of firearm regulations, and sustained visibility on the ground helped keep New Year celebrations across the country and in Central Visayas generally peaceful, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Police Regional Office 7 (PRO-7). Police officials said the generally peaceful New Year was the result of layered security measures rather than a single intervention. READ: 4 cops involved in 15 indiscriminate firing cases during holidays — PNP These included advance planning, clear operational directives, visible patrols, and rapid response mechanisms that prevented incidents from escalating. Nationwide security measures Nationwide, […]... Keep on reading: Early deployment, strict enforcement kept New Year celebrations peaceful