“Masaya po tayong maibalita na naging generally peaceful naman po iyong celebration ng ating Christmas Day at sana magtuloy-tuloy po ito hanggang matapos po ang ating taon,” Fajardo told ABS-CBN’s TeleRadyo. READ:
The Philippine National Police has described the country’s observance of Christmas Day as “generally peaceful.”
“Masaya po tayong maibalita na naging generally peaceful naman po iyong celebration ng ating Christmas Day at sana magtuloy-tuloy po ito hanggang matapos po ang ating taon,” Fajardo told ABS-CBN’s TeleRadyo. The CPP has rejected a holiday ceasefire with state forces this holiday season following the death of its founder, Jose Maria Sison.Days ahead of the New Year, Fajardo also reminded the public that only pyrotechnic devices or “pailaw” like butterfly, fountain, luges, sparklers, trumpilyo, and others are allowed in residential areas.
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