1 killed, 200 injured in Philippines
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Stray bullets and exploding firecrackers have killed one person and injured almost 200 others as the Philippines plunged into its annual chaotic New Year revelry.
Officials said 185 people have been treated for blast-related or gunshot injuries and one person has been shot dead since December 21, when the mostly-Catholic country launched into two weeks of holidays and merrymaking.
Revelers traditionally set off firecrackers, including potentially deadly types with names like 鈥淕oodbye Philippines,鈥 and shoot guns into the air to celebrate the festive season.
鈥淥ur hospitals stand ready with manpower and equipment to deal with any unusual upsurge of casualties,鈥 health department spokesman Lyndon Lee Suy said.
Police said five civilians, a soldier and a policeman were arrested for illegally firing their guns. Many Filipino civilians keep licensed guns in their homes.
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