GUN BAN. Police recover pistols from three men arrested in Quezon City for violating the gun ban on Friday. The ban is in effect as part ofsecurity measures for the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on July 25, Monday. (Photo courtesy of PNP HPG) MANILA - The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) said three persons were arrested in violation of the gun ban that kicked off Friday in Metro Manila as part of security measures for the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on July 25, Monday. In a statement on Saturday, Maj. Joselito Quila of the Regional Highway Patrol Unit-National Capital Region (RHPU-NCR) identified the suspects as Kenneth Suazo, 35; Edison Tauro, 31; and Rocky Claud Rol, 37; who were all arrested during an anti-carnapping operation along the EDSA-Quezon Avenue area on Friday when the operatives flagged their Suzuki Ciaz for sportin
Police forces in Region 4B were ordered to step up crime prevention measures in the region as the Marcos administrations banks on tourism as one of the ways to recover from the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Police Brig. Gen. Sidney Sultan Hernia, director of the Police Regional Office
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has started the implementation of the gun ban in Metro Manila, which is part of the security measures for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.
The implementation of gun ban, which started at 12:01 on Friday, July
(Photo courtesy of PTV) MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) reminded firearms owners that a gun ban is in effect in Metro Manila starting Friday, as part of security measures for the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on July 25. PNP director for operations, Maj. Gen. Valeriano de Leon said the gun ban, which will last until July 27, coincided with the activation of the Task Force Manila Shield. "We are asking for understanding from the public for the implementation of the strict security measures in Metro Manila starting today. These security measures are necessary to ensure the safety of everyone, especially since our Commander-in-Chief, President Bongbong Marcos, will discuss his plans for the country on Monday," de Leon said in a statement. De Leon earlier warned that licensed firearms owners who are caught violating the gun ban may lose their privilege to own firearms perpetually. "As responsible
As the national government attempts to fully revive the economy through tourism, the Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered all its police commanders to coordinate with the local tourism office to map out plans in securing all tourist spots in their respective areas of responsibility.
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