Police to enforce gun ban for Sinulog, Asean Summit

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AS PART of a tight security measure, a gun ban will be enforced for the 461st Fiesta Señor Sto. Niño, Sinulog Grand Parade, and the upcoming ASEAN Summit.

The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) will temporarily suspend the permit to carry firearms outside residence (PRCFOR) as well as the transport of firearms, explosives and its ingredients in Central Visayas.

For the Sinulog, the gun ban will take effect at 12:01 on Jan. 18 until 11:59 a.m. on Jan. 20. The gun ban will cover the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, and Talisay and the towns of Cordova and Consolacion.

For the ASEAN Summit, the gun ban will be region-wide starting at 12:01 on Jan. 15 until 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 31.

While the gun ban is in effect, only members of the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and other law enforcement agencies are allowed to carry firearms.

“These measures are designed to maintain peace and order and ensure a safe environment during these two major events. We urge the public to cooperate, remain vigilant, and report any suspicious activities to help safeguard the events and our communities,” Maranan said.

Maranan said more than 10,000 police will be deployed to secure the Sinulog and ASEAN Summit.(CDB)