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Philippine National Police Urges Security Agencies to Enforce 2025 Election Gun Ban
MANILA – The Philippine National Police Civil Security Group (PNP-CSG) has called on security agencies to ensure their personnel are aware of the gun ban in place for the 2025 midterm elections. During a press conference at Camp Crame, CSG spokesperson Lt. Col. Eudisan Gultiano emphasized that the Supervisory Office on Security and Investigation Agency…
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Former Soldier and Five Others Arrested in Cebu for Gun Ban Violations
In a recent crackdown in Talisay City, Cebu, a former soldier named Rosevile, aged 48, was among six individuals arrested for breaching the Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban. Rosevile, who had gone AWOL from the military and was working as a butcher, was apprehended at his home in Sitio Florida, Barangay Dumlog. The arrest…
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Man Arrested in Surigao del Sur for Gun Ban Violation and Drug Possession
In a recent operation in Barobo, Surigao del Sur, authorities apprehended a 31-year-old man known as ‘Aga’ from Purok 6, Barangay Poblacion, for breaching the election gun ban and possessing illegal drugs. The arrest occurred on Wednesday night following a report of gunfire around 10:50 p.m. in the same area. Responding officers from the local…
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Negros Oriental Highway Patrol Intensifies Election Security and Traffic Enforcement
In a concerted effort to maintain order during the election period, the Negros Oriental Provincial Highway Patrol Team (PHPT) has ramped up its operations. The team is now conducting three checkpoints daily, focusing on enforcing the election gun ban and tackling traffic violations across the province. This escalation in activity follows the completion of a…
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Philippine National Police Recalls 674 Bodyguards in Preparation for Midterm Elections
In a strategic move to bolster security measures for the upcoming midterm elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has recalled 674 officers who were previously assigned as bodyguards. This decision was announced by PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo during a press conference at Camp Crame. The recalled officers were previously tasked with protecting 445…
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Philippine National Police Recalls 674 Bodyguards Ahead of Midterm Elections
In preparation for the upcoming midterm elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has recalled 674 officers who were serving as bodyguards. This move was announced by PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo during a press conference at Camp Crame. The recalled officers include 445 who were protecting government officials, with the rest assigned to 197…
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Comelec Expresses Frustration Over Gun Ban Violations as Election Period Begins
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has voiced its disappointment regarding the number of individuals flouting the gun ban as the election period for the upcoming May 12 polls commenced. On Monday, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia announced that since the election period and gun ban started on January 12, 2025, there have been 80 recorded violations.…
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38 Firearms Handed Over to Police Before Election Gun Ban
In a proactive move before the election gun ban commenced on January 12, 2025, a total of 38 loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered to the police in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. The firearms were turned in over the weekend of January 10 and 11, as reported by Lt. Stephen Polinar, the spokesperson for the Negros…
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