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…

17 liquor ban violators arrested in CV

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 05/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas police arrested a total of 17 individuals for violating the liquor ban implemented from May 8, 2022 to May 9, 2022 in line with the national and local elections. As of…

Man nabbed with 2 guns, sample ballots with stapled money in Cebu City

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 05/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 25-year-old man from Balamban town was arrested with two firearms and 11 sample ballots of a local political party in Cebu City where at least two of these sample ballots were stapled…

Mandaue police remind residents of liquor ban on feast day

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/06/2022

  MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue police are reminding Mandauehanons about the COMELEC liquor ban, which will be in effect starting Sunday, May 8, 2022, the day the city will be celebrating its annual feast of St.…

25 arrested in Region 7 for gun ban violation

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 25 individuals in Central Visayas were arrested for allegedly violating the ongoing gun ban in relation to the upcoming May 2022 elections. The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) said…

Expect more checkpoints in Cebu City as police implement gun ban by Jan 9

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 01/07/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Motorists should expect a series of checkpoints around the city as police implement the national gun ban starting January 9, 2022, as part of their security measures in the coming May elections. Police…

CCPO chief: Cebu City bets’s supporters a minor challenge during COC filing

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Supporters of candidates were minor challenges of the police in implementing safety measures during the filing Certificates of Candidacy  (COCs) in Cebu City. Police Colonel Josefino Ligan, Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) director,…

Mountain brgy residents in Cebu City turn over 179 loose guns, grenades, ammo

Alven Marie A. Timtim 01/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 179 loose firearms, explosives and ammunition were turned over from residents of Cebu City’s mountain barangays on January 9 and 10, 2020. Police Lieutenant Randy Korret, Cebu City Police Office…

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