The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported generally peaceful New Year celebrations nationwide, with no fatalities and no major crimes recorded from December 31, 2025, to January 1, 2026.
The PNP logged 843 firecracker-related incidents that injured 183 people. Police arrested 26 individuals, seized 96,721 illegal firecrackers, and responded to two cases of indiscriminate firing, which left one person injured, one suspect arrested, and two firearms confiscated.
A total of 67,254 personnel were deployed nationwide, including police officers, augmentation forces, and advocacy group members.
They were assigned to areas of convergence, places of worship, motorist assistance hubs, tourist destinations, transport hubs, firecracker-free zones, and community fireworks display areas.
Fire incidents linked to pyrotechnics were limited to three cases, injuring five people, while two road crashes left four others injured.
Police operations also seized 61 loose firearms and arrested 132 individuals for illegal drugs, gambling, and outstanding warrants.
No index crimes such as murder, homicide, rape, robbery, theft, physical injuries, or carnapping were reported.
“All cases were promptly responded to by police and emergency units, and no deaths were recorded during the coverage period,” the PNP said.
“These figures show that vigilance and early police action can significantly reduce risks during major celebrations,” acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said.