Comelec: Gun ban violators rise to 25; 1,411 checkpoints set

/ 03:50 PM January 13, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The total number of gun ban violators climbed from six to 25 on the second day of the 150-day election period, according to Commission on Elections (Comelec) chief George Erwin Garcia.

READ: At least 6 arrested on gun ban’s 1st day 

No further details were made available regarding these new violators.

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The gun ban began on January 11 and will last until June 12, which is after the May 12 polls.

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Garcia also said there were 1,411 designated checkpoints manned by Philippine National Police personnel nationwide.

READ: Comelec checkpoints must be in well-lit areas, visible to public – Garcia

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The number of checkpoints that enforce the gun ban may increase or decrease depending on the situation, according to the Comelec chief.

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The Comelec could deputize law enforcement agencies and exercise direct supervision and control over such agencies required by law to perform duties relative to the conduct of elections.

READ: PRO-7 sets up Comelec checkpoints in Cebu City

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