PNP: No untoward incident recorded on Christmas Eve

No untoward incident has been recorded across the country amid the celebration of Christmas Eve, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday.

The police organization said Christmas Eve celebration has been generally peaceful.

''Generally peaceful naman po nationwide as no significant untoward incident recorded po,'' PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo told reporters.

Christmas Day is a holiday in the Philippines, with people spending time with their relatives and loved ones. Some families also visit tourist or vacation spots to spend the holiday season.

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. has called on the public to live a life of meaning and purpose.this Christmas Day.

Marcos said this occasion has been a crucial part of deeply-held beliefs wherein people get to experience the presence of God in its nearest and most intimate form, evoking gratitude, kindness, and happiness to one and all.

Simbang Gabi

Earlier, the PNP said the traditional nine-day Simbang Gabi ended “generally peaceful” on Tuesday.

With the end of Simbang Gabi, Fajardo said on Tuesday that the PNP will now focus on securing transportation hubs and markets.

“Yung ating focus naman ngayon na babantayan ay doon sa ating mga major transportation hubs, mga malls, at mga iba pang establisyimento, mga night markets dahil inaasahan nga po natin na yung mga hahabol pa para po sa bisperas po ng Pasko ay mamimili po at mag-iikot po ngayon,” she said.

(Our focus now is to watch over our major transportation hubs, malls, night markets, and other establishments because we expect that many people will catch up on shopping on Christmas Eve.) — RSJ, GMA Integrated News