The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday cleared its personnel of any criminal or administrative liability after it was found that not one among them fired their firearms during last night’s New Year revelries.

PCG spokesman Commander Armand Balilo said PCG officials have been on alert at their headquarters in Manila monitoring their field offices for any unusual events that may arise in welcoming the new year, including its personnel who may fire their guns.

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