690 loose firearms, deadly weapons seized in Central Visayas since start of election gun ban

Emmariel Ares 10/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Policemen in Central Visayas confiscated a total of 690 loose firearms and deadly weapons in a period of one month, from August 28, the official start of the election period, to October 27,…

Negros Oriental to have curfew, on top of liquor ban, this weekend

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Aside from a liquor ban, the province of Negros Oriental will be having a province-wide curfew as the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections draw near. The Regional Joint Security Control Center in…

Lapu-Lapu watchman, caught on camera drawing gun, surrenders, says it’s just a toy gun

Futch Anthony Inso 10/16/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Charges were being readied against the watchman of a lot in Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, who was caught on camera drawing and cocking a gun during a lot dispute. Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian…

PRO-7: 453 loose firearms seized, 60 persons nabbed for violating gun ban

Emmariel Ares 10/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of 453 loose firearms were recovered in Central Visayas since the beginning of the election gun ban in August 28 up to the second week of October. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard…

Lapu-Lapu police: 4 gun ban violators nabbed since August 28

Futch Anthony Inso 09/13/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — At least four individuals were arrested by the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) for violating the Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban. This was confirmed by Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, chief of…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Two riders die in road accidents in Cebu, Talisay cities in a span of 12 hours

CDN Digital 08/28/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, August 28. Two riders die in road accidents in Cebu, Talisay cities in a span…

Gun replicas covered by barangay, SK polls gun ban, public warned

John Michael Mugas 08/27/2023

LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte–The Ilocos Norte Provincial Police Office (INPPO) has issued a warning against the carrying and transport of gun replicas during the gun ban period for the 2023 barangay and Sanggunian Kabataan elections which is set to…

Comelec-7 starts accepting application for gun ban exemption

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/21/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—Civilians who wish to apply for exemption from the election gun ban, which will take effect on August 28 to November 29, 2023, may now register online. This was announced by Commission on Elections…

Gun ban in Central Visayas from Jan. 5 to 20 — PRO-7 chief

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police will implement a 15-day gun ban in Central Visayas starting today, Jan. 5 as part of the security measures of the Fiesta Señor and Sinulog 2023. Police Brigadier General Jerry Bearis, chief…

Gun ban, liquor ban mulled for Sinulog 2023 

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 11/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Policemen in Cebu City will recommend to the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) the implementation of a gun ban in the city and the rest of Metro Cebu during the celebration of Sinulog…

136 loose firearms seized in Cebu province during election gun ban

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 06/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 136 loose firearms were confiscated in Cebu province during the election gun ban period covering January 9 to June 8, 2022.  Police Lieutenant Colonel Mark Gifter Sucalit, deputy director for…

134 firearms confiscated, seized during election period in Cebu City

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 06/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 134 licensed and unlicensed firearms were seized and surrendered during the election period, from January 9 to June 8, 2022, in Cebu City. This was confirmed by Police Major Jose…

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