The Philippine National Police (PNP) has streamlined the process the application for License to Own and Possess Firearm (LTOPF) and firearms registration.
Police Brig. Gen. Alden Delvo, director of the PNP's Firearms and Explosives Office, said the intention is to complete all the transactions in less than a day in order to encourage more people to register firearms.
"The aim is also to maximize the use of technology and innovate an online system that is user-friendly and accessible to the clients as well as ensure data and information security," said Delvo.
Currently the data of the Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) are managed through three systems: First is the Old Data base which contains records of firearms and firearms holders before the implementation of RA No. 10591 and second is the Progressive Data which contains files/records of LTOPF and firearms registration after the implementation of RA No. 10591.
The third is the Online Data which started from January 19, 2018 to date and this is the online version of the existing LTOPF and firearms registration.
"Under the new system, application can be completed in less than a day, provided all the requirements are valid and complete. Likewise, clients will receive an SMS notification after every transaction to inform them the status of their application," said Delvo.
He added that the Civil Security Group (CSG), which supervises the FEO, has established courtesy lounges at all Regional Civil Security Units nationwide which are intended to provide convenience and quality services.
"These lounges likewise have fast lanes to accommodate Senior Citizens, PWDs, incumbent, appointed or elected Government Officials, and retired personnel of the uniformed services," said Delvo.
"Dedicated personnel are assigned to attend to the client’s need to assure fast transaction and consistency in the implementation," he added.
Licensees or qualified applicants may visit www.feo-system.com to create their online account or renew online.