Tag: firearms surrender

  • Maguindanao del Sur Leaders Hand Over 16 Illegal Firearms to Military

    In a significant move towards peace, local leaders and residents of Datu Saudi Ampatuan in Maguindanao del Sur voluntarily surrendered 16 high-powered weapons to the military on Tuesday. This action is part of the ongoing efforts under the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) initiative aimed at curbing the proliferation…

  • 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…

  • Maguindanao del Sur Leaders Hand Over 21 Firearms to Military

    In a significant move towards peace, officials and political candidates in Maguindanao del Sur handed over 21 high-powered firearms to the military during a forum held at the Army’s 90th Infantry Battalion headquarters in Datu Saudi Ampatuan on Tuesday. The event, which also featured a peace covenant signing, was aimed at fostering a peaceful environment…

  • Community Hands Over 20 Firearms to Military in Maguindanao del Norte

    In a significant move towards peace and security, residents of Talitay, Maguindanao del Norte, handed over 20 firearms to the military on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The surrender took place at the Talitay municipal hall and was part of the Army’s ongoing campaign to curb the circulation of loose weapons in the region. The collection…

  • Ilocos Norte Collects 330 Firearms in Pre-Election Gun Ban Initiative

    In a significant move to ensure safety and security during the upcoming election period, the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office, led by Police Col. Frederick Obar, has successfully collected 330 firearms from various towns and cities within the province. The collection took place at Camp Valentin S. Juan in Laoag City on January 9, 2025,…

  • Residents of Zamboanga del Sur Hand Over 25 Firearms and Grenades in Major Crackdown

    In a significant move against illegal firearms, residents of Dinas municipality in Zamboanga del Sur voluntarily surrendered 25 firearms and two grenades to local authorities on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The event took place in Barangay Tarakan and was part of a broader government initiative to curb the proliferation of unlicensed weapons. The surrendered arsenal…

  • Community in Maguindanao del Sur Surrenders Firearms in Support of Peace Initiative

    In a significant move towards peace and security, local officials and residents of Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, handed over four M16 rifles to the police on Sunday, November 11, 2024. This act of surrender underscores the community’s commitment to the government’s disarmament program, aimed at reducing the circulation of unlicensed firearms in the…