Tag: election gun ban
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Isabela City Vice Mayor Denounces Assassination of Government Official, Urges Stricter Gun Ban
In a strong statement from Zamboanga City, Isabela City Vice Mayor Kifli Hataman-Salliman has publicly denounced the brutal murder of a local government employee, Ricardo Laguardia, aged 30. Laguardia, who served as the head of both the City Peace and Order Council and the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council, was fatally shot in Barangay San Rafael,…
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Isabela City Vice Mayor Denounces Assassination of Government Official
Isabela City Vice Mayor Kifli Hataman-Salliman has publicly denounced the brutal murder of a local government employee, urging for a more rigorous application of the election gun ban. The victim, Ricardo Laguardia, aged 30, served as the head of the secretariat for both the City Peace and Order Council and the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council.…
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Gunmen Attack Village Official and Spouse in Isabela City, Basilan
In a disturbing incident in Isabela City, Basilan, a local village councilor and her husband were injured in a targeted shooting. The attack took place around 8:35 p.m. on Wednesday, as the couple traveled on a motorcycle. Lt. Col. Raymond Sanson, the head of the Isabela City Police, confirmed the identities of the victims as…
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Metro Manila Police Seize PHP124 Million in Drugs, Arrest Nearly 2,000 Suspects
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported a significant haul of narcotics valued at PHP124 million during operations conducted from January 1 to February 15. Acting chief Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin detailed the seizure, which included 15.26 kg of shabu valued at PHP103.79 million, 146.77 kg of marijuana leaves worth PHP17.61 million, and smaller…
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CIDG Arrests Gubernatorial Candidate and Three Others in Guimaras Swindling Case
In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) apprehended a gubernatorial candidate, Maggie Cacho, along with three others, in an entrapment operation in Sibunag, Guimaras on February 11, 2025. The operation was initiated following a complaint from a businessman who was allegedly defrauded by Cacho. During a press conference at…
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Two Arrested in Negros Oriental for Violating Election Gun Ban
In Negros Oriental, two individuals were apprehended this week for breaching the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) gun ban, according to a police spokesperson on Tuesday. Lt. Stephen Polinar from the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) reported that the arrests occurred on separate occasions Monday night. One suspect was detained at a checkpoint, while the…
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Eight Firearms Surrendered by Private Armed Group in Nueva Ecija Amid Election Gun Ban
In a significant move towards ensuring peace during the upcoming elections, members of a suspected private armed group in Nueva Ecija handed over eight firearms and ammunition to the Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3). The surrender took place in Barangay Papaya, San Antonio, on February 7, 2025, as confirmed by PRO-3 chief Brig. Gen. Jean…
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Student Arrested in Makati for Illegal Firearm Sales Amid Election Gun Ban
In a significant crackdown on illegal firearm activities during the election period, a 25-year-old student from Quezon City was apprehended in Makati City. The arrest occurred during an entrapment operation conducted by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in a parking lot along Don Chino Roces Avenue Extension in Barangay Magallanes at around 4…
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Pangasinan Police Arrest 20 for Breaching Election Gun Ban
In Pangasinan, the local police have detained 20 people for disregarding the election gun ban that has been in place since January 12. The arrests were announced by the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) on Friday. According to PPO director Col. Rollyfer Capoquian, the majority of these arrests occurred during police operations responding to disturbances…
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Bicol Police Encourage Firearm Surrender Amid Election Gun Ban
In a move to ensure safety and compliance during the election period, the Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) is calling on all gun owners, especially those with expired licenses, to hand over their firearms for safekeeping. This initiative, led by PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, aims to support the enforcement of the election…
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