QUEZON CITY, Nov. 16 (PIA) – Starting today (Nov. 16) until Friday (November 20), the Philippine National Police (PNP) suspends all "Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence" (PTCFOR) in Metro Manila.
PNP chief Director General Ricardo C. Marquez said the suspension order is part of the security preparations to ensure safety of the delegates and their families who will be here in Manila for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.
“Only the members of the PNP, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and other Law Enforcement Agencies who are performing official duties and in agency-prescribed uniforms will be allowed to carry firearms,” Marquez stressed.
The PNP also warned those who would be caught carrying guns on said dates will face criminal charges, penalty of prison correctional (6 months and 1 day to 6 years), and a fine of Php10,000, as well as suspension or revocation of privilege to carry firearms as stated on Section 30 of R.A.10591 (Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition). (PNP/RJB/JEG/PIA-NCR)
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