PNP: Holy Week generally peaceful; drowning tops 120 reported incidents

Despite the number of incidents, the Philippine National Police reported that the Holy Week has been generally peaceful. File photo.

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 120 drowning, fire incidents, and vehicular accidents, as well as a few crimes, were monitored during the country’s observance of Holy Week, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Based on PNP data released on Monday, this figure was monitored from April 13 to April 21.

Of the 120 Holy Week incidents, drowning topped the list with 64, followed by 15 fire incidents, 15 vehicular accidents, three cases of acts of lasciviousness, two alarm and scandal cases, and one theft.

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Meanwhile, 20 incidents were classified under “other categories.”

Despite this, PNP assured the public that the observance of this year’s Holy Week was generally peaceful with “no major untoward incidents.”

For his part, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil assured the public that PNP will not tolerate “violence, intimidation, or any attempt to undermine the will of the people during the elections, adding that the police force will continue to uphold professionalism, fairness, and vigilance in the days ahead.”