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(Eagle News) — Over 1,000 violators have been arrested since the gun ban was implemented ahead of the elections in May. According to the Philippine National Police, of the 1,554 persons arrested, 1,496 were civilians, 21 security personnel, 15 police personnel and nine from the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Based on the PNP data, Metro Manila had the most violators, with 534, followed by Region 7 with 178. Region 4A had 173 violators; Region […]
(Eagle News) — Over 900 individuals have been arrested for violation of the gun ban, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, of the 943 arrested, 299 came from Metro Manila, 118 from Central Visayas and 116 from Central Luzon. Of those arrested, 910 were civilians, eight were police personnel, five were military personnel, and 12 were security guards. The PNP said 733 firearms, 4,655 pieces of ammunition, and 320 other deadly weapons […]
(Eagle News) — Over 600 people have been arrested so far for violation of the gun ban, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, of the 611 total number of violators was after 28 more violators were nabbed in Angeles City, Antipolo City, Batangas, Ormoc City, Cagayan de Oro City, Iloilo, Misamis Oriental, Malabon City, Pasig City, Manila, Parañaque City, Bacoor City, Rizal province, Zamboanga City, Cebu City, Bukidnon, Pasay City, Mandaluyong City, […]
(Eagle News) — Over 200 people have been arrested for violating the gun ban, the Philippine National Police said. According to the Philippine National Police, of the 242 so far arrested, 20 were arrested on Friday, Jan. 21. The 20 new reports of arrests came from Mandaue City, Ormoc City, Eastern Samar, Catbalogan City, Makati City, Pasig City, Taguig City, Parañaque City, Manila, and Bulacan. Confiscated from the 20 were 14 firearms, 116 ammunition, and […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police on Sunday, Jan. 9, began conducting weapons checks in strategic points in the country as the gun ban that marked the official start of the election period for the May 2022 polls took effect. According to the PNP, the checkpoint operations for that purpose began at midnight and will continue 150 days after. The PNP said the checkpoints for weapons checks may be the same as the Quarantine […]
But Palace dismisses senator’s fears for his life as a “figment of his imagination” (Eagle News) — Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday, January 17, revealed he has asked the Commission on Elections to allow him to be exempted from the gun ban due to alleged threats to his security. According to Trillanes, “hindi nawala ang threat kasi the moment na pinagplanuhan kang patayin, aantayin na lang (ang) opportunity.” But in a press conference, Presidential […]
(Eagle News) — The Commission on Elections on Friday, November 23, said the start of the gun ban for the 2019 elections was on January 13, 2019. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said the ban would last until June 12 of that year. During this time, the Comelec said any permit to carry weapons outside an individual’s residence or place of business would be ineffective. Jimenez said those who wish to be exempted from the gun ban […]
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (Eagle News) – Arestado ang isang lalaking na tumatakbo bilang Sangguniang Kabataan chairman sa Barangay Carromata, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur matapos na mahulihan siya ng baril kamakailan. Kinalala ang suspek na si Junnel Vasquez, 21 taong gulang, residente sa nabanggit na lugar. Naaresto ang suspek sa pamamagitan ng isinagawang operation na “Oplan Kapkap Bakal” ng mga personnel ng Tandag CPS sa pangunguna ni Chief Insp. Ray Sorreda sa Nicos Garden Park. […]
by Michael Mathes Agence France Presse NATIONAL HARBOR, United States (AFP) — Florida college student Sarah Gibson renewed her National Rifle Association membership with a credit card swipe at a conservative conference Thursday, days after a deadly school shooting in her state triggered soul-searching about America’s gun violence. “I don’t think guns are the problem, they’re in fact the answer,” the 20-year-old said. “When you have more security and you have more people carrying (firearms), […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump floated the idea of arming teachers and promised more stringent background checks on gun owners as he hosted an emotional meeting Wednesday with students who survived last week’s mass shooting at a Florida school. “I just want to say before we begin, because I want to hear you, but we’ll be very strong on background checks, very strong emphasis on the mental health of somebody,” Trump told […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he supported moves to ban “bump stocks” — an accessory which can turn a semi-automatic weapon into an automatic one, and which was used in last year’s mass shooting in Las Vegas. Trump announced his support for the ban nearly a week after 14 students and three teachers were killed at a high school in Florida by a former student. “Just a few moments […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that the nationwide gun ban has started. In a phone patch interview, Philippine National Police Spokesman Chief Supt. Dionardo Carlos confirmed that the election gun ban already began on October 1 in connection with the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. The total gun ban, which covers the whole country, will last until October 30. But if the elections will be suspended, PNP will […]
