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Labor leader sentenced to prison for illegal gun possession
The San Mateo regional trial court judge says Marklen Maga of the Kilusang Mayo Uno failed to show proof that the firearm was not his
Agusan del Sur mayoral bet arrested over firearms
Police in Caraga Region also arrest 4 others for violating the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act
Surigao del Sur mayor nabbed for firearms, marijuana possession
Reelectionist Lingig Mayor Roberto Luna Jr is also found in possession of P2 million worth of cash in P100 bills – money which the police believe is meant for buying votes
DOJ indicts NDF consultant Gamara for illegal possession of firearms, explosives
Renante Gamara and retired priest Arturo Joseph Balagat are cleared of violating the election rule that bans bringing guns outside the home
NDF consultant Gamara, priest arrested in Cavite
National Democaratic Front consultant Renante Gamara was one of the rebel consultants in the failed peace talks with the Duterte administration
DOJ subpoenas Batuan, Masbate mayor, vice mayor
Prosecutors ask the Yusons to explain the illegal possession of firearms charges filed against them by the police
Zambales farmer arrested for firearms possession
Samuel Obispo, 45, is facing charges of violating Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition Act of 2013
Zambales barangay chairman arrested for possessing illegal firearms
A joint team from the municipal and provincial police raided the house of Eduardo Lopes Sr, chairman of Barangay Aglao in the municipality of San Marcelino
Gun used in killing of bowling coach not registered
Police say the spent shells recovered in the scene of the crime matched that of the gun it found a day after the killing of Angelo Nathaniel Constantino
NDF consultant Rafael Baylosis cleared of firearms possession charges
The peace talks consultant will file countercharges against all police and military men involved in his illegal arrest
23 arrested for illegally firing guns during holiday season
The 7 police personnel among them will face stiff administrative charges, says PNP chief Oscar Albayalde
Lacson to probe Batocabe slay, other killings
(UPDATED) 'If these personalities who have security detail are not safe, what more the ordinary Filipino?' says Senator Panfilo Lacson
Magdalo seeks House probe into alleged AFP arms sale to rebels, terrorists
'To preserve the honor, integrity, and the dignity of the whole AFP, and most importantly, to preserve the lives of our soldiers who have offered their lives to serve out nation,' says Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano
Planted evidence? Wife says Vic Ladlad can't use guns due to health condition
National Democratic Front consultant Vic Ladlad has emphysema and a 'severe heart condition,' and any physical confrontation can exhaust him, says his wife Fides Lim
NDF consultant Vic Ladlad arrested for illegal possession of firearms
Vicente Ladlad's wife claims the guns and ammunition were planted
Barangay chairman, 4 others in Davao Oriental arrested for shabu
Davao Police said the chairman of Barangay Macangao, Lupon, Davao Oriental is in the narco list the PNP submitted to President Duterte
Negros Occidental town vice mayor, husband surrender
A police checkpoint in December 2017 found grenades, guns and suspected drugs inside the car of the Yulo couple
Makati businessman in viral video nabbed for illegal firearms possession
Cops raid Magallanes Village homes of businessman Arnold Padilla. They later arrest Padilla and his bodyguard.
Facebook moves to stop sharing of 3D gun blueprints
The social network adds it is working out the range of website links or gun-printing content that will be removed
LOOK: Duterte applies for license to own, possess firearm
Photos from Malacañang show President Rodrigo Duterte personally attending to his application
Australian, Swiss arrested in separate raids in Pampanga
CIDG arrests a Swiss for keeping a high-powered assault firearm, while a joint NBI-PDEA team apprehends an Aussie for possessing shabu
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246 priests, ministers want to carry firearms outside their homes – PNP
This announcement from the Philippine National Police follows the series of killings of priests in the country
After prosecutor killings, PNP sets firearms application caravan for DOJ
The Philippine National Police is set to roll out a caravan to process firearms permits of Department of Justice prosecutors
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Court orders arrest of Lanao mayor under Duterte adviser's custody
A Lanao del Norte court issues an arrest warrant against Pantar town Mayor Jabar Tago over a murder charge
BIFF firearms factory dismantled in Maguindanao
But suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters are able to flee the area before police commandos can apprehend them
Fugitive Councilor Ardot Parojinog nabbed in Taiwan
Ricardo 'Ardot' Parojinog is the brother of Ozamiz Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr, who was shot dead in a police operation last year
Duterte adviser prevails upon military to release arrested Lanao mayor
The military releases arrested Pantar Mayor Jabar Tago to the custody of a politician – Presidential Adviser Abdullah Daba Mama-o – despite evidence that he possessed high-powered firearms
Wife of slain barangay chief cries foul over fatal raid
Lenlen Caminade Guatno accuses the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Region 11 of shooting her husband before serving the search warrant
Lanao del Norte town mayor, 6 others arrested after firefight
Mayor Jabar Tago is arrested for alleged violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act
Cops should always carry their guns, even when off-duty, says PNP chief
To prevent crimes, the PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa wants policemen to carry their guns at all times, even when they are off-duty and in civilian clothes
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Duterte says PH to get 5,000 firearms from 'friendly country'
The firearms from the 'friendly country' will come in the face of the 'boycott of America of our needs,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Sulu municipal mayor, execs surrender arms to military
Brigadier General Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the JTF, calls the surrendering of the weapons and ammunition 'a good example to the government officials and the Tausogs... who are bearing arms illegally'
Arrest of leftist leaders Baylosis, Roque lawful, says prosecutor
The prosecutor recommends no bail for the offense of illegal possession of explosives, and a P120,000 bail bond for the offense of illegal possession of firearms
Aguirre orders probe into alleged sale of firearms to NPA
President Rodrigo Duterte gives the instruction to Aguirre during a cabinet meeting
Marcos ‘son’ arrested in Clark Freeport for guns, grenades
Edilberto del Carmen, who claims that his real name is Angel Ferdinand Marcos Marcos, says he's also in possession of original treaties entered into by the United States
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Pastor arrested in Davao City for carrying 'illegal' pistol
The 36-year-old pastor is found with a Colt MK IV .45 caliber pistol, but without the legal documents to prove he is a licensed firearm owner
After Vegas massacre, U.S. gun lobby backs calls for new curbs
(UPDATED) 'The NRA believes that devices designed to allow semi-automatic rifles to function like fully-automatic rifles should be subject to additional regulations,' the National Rifle Association says
NBI raids house of Bacolod cop, seizes firearms, drugs
SPO1 Joshua Barile claims the confiscated firearms were evidence from police raids, while the packets of suspected shabu were allegedly planted
The case for 'Oplan Bakal'
Oplan Bakal helps ensure the safety of the majority of the customers and the club personnel themselves
Bus passengers carrying firearms arrested at Davao City checkpoint
They are intercepted at a checkpoint in Barangay Lasang Bunawan District – one of several checkpoints set up in Mindanao following the declaration of martial law
Ozamiz City officials surrender firearms given by Parojinog family
The 42 loose firearms are surrendered to Chief Inspector Joven Espinido who is Ozamiz City s police chief
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Firearms seized in Cagayan de Oro raids
Raids on the houses of a businessman and an alleged gunrunner turn up multiple firearms While trader Jameloding Tago and his legal counsel assert their guns are licensed the wife of Jalaludin Lao was unable to show permits for their guns
Police arrest arms trafficking syndicate members in Lipa
Authorities say the guns the syndicate produced are similar to those seized in Marawi City
COA: Delivery of P3-billion worth of PNP firearms, ammo delayed
State auditors say there are firearms and equipment that have not yet been delivered for 3 or more years
Marines bring down ISIS black flags in Marawi
The military puts on display the flags 18 high powered firearms and other personal effects of the homegrown Maute Group
