STARTING Jan. 10, bringing licensed guns outside the residence will get you into trouble for violation of the election gun ban.
Chief Supt. Lani O. Nerez, chief of Police Regional Office (PRO-7) yesterday told reporters that only state forces and private security personnel in official uniform will be allowed to carry firearms.
Nerez, however, said the PNP plans to ask the Commission on Election (Comelec) to exempt off-duty policemen who need their weapons to respond to emergencies.
In an earlier agrement between PNP and the Comelec, political candidates are allowed to have two police escorts. This was intended to insulate policemen from partisan politics.
Starting Jan. 10, more checkpoints will be added by the police with approval by the Comelec.
Yesterday, Nerez led the inspection of his men’s firearms at Camp Sergio Osmena to check the taped nozzles of their guns. None of the issued firearms went off during New Year's Eve. Correspondent Chito O. Aragon
Election gun ban starts next week
Cebu Daily News
