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, there were no reports of indiscriminate firing or stray bullet incidents during the celebrations. The report covers the intensified holiday security operations directed by Acting PNP Chief Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., aimed at ensuring public safety from December 16 to January 6. […]... Keep on reading: E. Visayas rings in New Year with zero firecracker-related deaths, fires