Sen. Imee Marcos has filed a resolution that will look into the propriety of allowing civilians to own semi-automatic rifles. In a statement, Marcos expressed concern that there will be a rise in criminality, terrorism, arms smuggling, and widespread violence in the 2025 elections after the...
Allowing civilians to own semi-automatic rifles actually promotes responsible gun ownership, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) as it allayed fears that the move may lead to the increase in criminal incidents across the country. With almost 704,000 loose guns based on its record, PNP...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa sought on Wednesday, March 6, the assistance of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure that minors will have no access to e-cigarettes amid cases of young Filipinos suffering from lung injuries. Herbosa said he specifically asked PNP...
Some senators are alarmed while others expressed caution over the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) decision to allow civilians to own semi-automatic high powered firearms. Sen. Imee Marcos said the PNP is “shooting itself in the foot” as she feared a rise in criminality, terrorism,...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- Police here are concerned not only for the safety of residents but also for pets. POLICE rescue two distressed dogs in Pangasinan. (Photo via Liezle Inigo) Personnel of the Lingayen police station rescued two distressed dogs left exposed to the scorching heat on the highway....
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN)) Bent on getting to the bottom of the reported rampant illegal gambling around the country, ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo has asked a House panel to summon all...
Civilians will soon be allowed to own semi-automatic rifles following an amendment to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Republic Act 10591, an official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday, March 4. What the PNP is just waiting for is the publication of the amendment...
photo: Makati Cty LGU Sufficient number of policemen will be present at the Makati Park and Garden to maintain peace and order amid the standoff between...
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc. honored the Baguio City Police Office on Sunday, March 3, for successfully securing this year’s Panagbenga Festival. MAYOR Benjamin Magalong (right) and Mauricio Domogan (left), Panagbenga Festival chairman emeritus, awards a plaque...
photo: PNP The Philippine National Police (PNP) has turned over around P420,000 to a confidential informant whose...
BACOLOD CITY – Two standard Philippine National Police (PNP) buildings with a total project cost of P35.5 million are being constructed in Negros Occidental. POLICE and city officials lead the groundbreaking of the new Bago City Police Station in Barangay Lag-asan, Bago City, Negros...
Gen. Benjamin Acorda, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered a review of existing policies on the use of firearms of all uniformed personnel as he insists that the use of guns must always be the last resort in any operation. Acorda issued the order after a Navotas court...
