Tag: Firearms
No sealing of guns this holiday season, says PNP
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police announced that there would be no sealing of guns this holiday season because they believe policemen are “disciplined and responsible enough.” The PNP also clarified that that the non-sealing of guns has nothing to do with the war on illegal drugs. PNP Spokesman Senior Supt. Dionardo Carlos said that the reason for the move is to show that the police are now more disciplined and responsible. […]
China offers Philippines weapons for drug war, anti-terrorism campaign
China is ready to give the Philippines weapons to help President Rodrigo Duterte wage his controversial war on drugs and to fight terrorism, the Chinese ambassador to Manila said. Ambassador Zhao Jianhua, in remarks late Monday, confirmed China was ready to supply the Philippines with weapons. “We’re exploring the possibilities of providing arms, light arms,” Zhao told reporters. “Arms for fighting against terrorism, (for the) anti-drug campaign.” Beijing has previously said it supports Duterte’s […]
