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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 29) — Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said there is no policy yet on arming civilians, an idea floated last week by President Rodrigo Duterte to help police in crime prevention.
“He is open to the idea p
ero wala pa naman pong finality.
At siguro the best view expressed so far is the view of PNP Chief (Philippine National Police chief Gen. Guillermo) Eleazar which I share, that
kailangan intindihin naman natin na kapag ang mga volunteer groups
ay mayroong banta sa buhay nila eh mayroon din silang karapatan na depensahan ang kanilang mga buhay,” Roque said in a briefing.