Rappler's latest stories on gun ban
Martial law lifted in Mindanao, but guns still prohibited in Davao City
The Davao City government extends ban on carrying firearms until December 31, 2020
PNP to enforce gun ban for 2019 SEA games
The Philippine National Police says permits to carry firearms will be suspended from November 20 to December 14 in Calabarzon, Central Luzon, La Union, and Metro Manila
6 arrested for violating gun and liquor ban in Batangas
Batangas police arrest 3 for illegal possession of firearms and 3 others for violating liquor ban
New Zealand bans assault weapons within days of massacre
(4th UPDATE) Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says assault rifles and semi-automatic weapons were now banned with immediate effect
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
Lanao del Norte mayor detained after gun check
Authorities are still checking for proper Comelec gun ban exemption certificates the guns of Pantar Mayor Jabar Tago and 8 other people
33 killed in Central Luzon since start of election gun ban
Most of them were killed during shootout with authorities while evading checkpoints, says Central Luzon police director Chief Superintendent Joel Napoleon Coronel
Hired killers strike in Ilocos Sur and Abra just before gun ban
Two are killed in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, and another one in Pilar, Abra, days before the gun ban's start on January 13
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Filing of candidacies, gun ban as barangay, SK election period kicks off
One punong barangay, 7 kagawads, one Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson, and 7 SK members will be elected in each barangay on May 14
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
Kerwin Espinosa's lawyer killed in ambush near Cebu City courthouse
Gunmen spray bullets at the car of Jonah John Ungab, lawyer of the suspected drug lord
Private security agencies need Comelec approval for gun ban exemptions – SC
The Supreme Court rules that Republic Act 5487 or the Private Security Agency Law 'is not a blanket authority on PSAs to carry firearms'
PNP imposes gun ban from November 1 to 15
(UPDATED) The expanded PNP circular bans the bearing for firearms in public in Metro Manila, Region 3 and Region 4-A. This suspends all permits to carry firearms outside residences
10 armed men arrested for trying to enter Camp Aguinaldo without permits
The men, who claim to be part of a group called the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty, have been turned over to the Quezon City Police
Comelec reschedules activities for 2017 barangay, SK elections
(UPDATED) Set to be enforced during the election period, the gun ban begins on October 1
Gun ban for 2017 barangay, SK polls begins September 23
Meanwhile the filing of certificates of candidacy for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan bets will be from September 23 to 30
PNP to impose Manila gun ban for Nazarene feast
Only police and military personnel in uniform will be allowed to carry firearms during a 48 hour period which begins 8 am on Sunday January 8
Trump signals could bar gun sales for terror suspects
I will be meeting with the NRA who has endorsed me about not allowing people on the terrorist watch list or the no fly list to buy guns Trump tweeted Wednesday
Cagayan resident arrests gun ban violator
A concerned resident carries out a citizen s arrest during the elections
Palace: 3,500 arrested so far for gun ban violations
Malacañang assures the public that security forces are capable enough to prevent election related violence especially in the coming days
Metro cops arrest 74 for violating gun ban
Police Director Joel Pagdilao also reminds cops to observe Comelec guidelines in checkpoints
Gun ban: Licensed owners ask Supreme Court for exemption
Petitioners say that having licensed gun owners like them covered by the Comelec s ban would expose them to security threats
#AnimatED: Enforcing the gun ban
Killing pre election violence goes beyond reining in firearms
Comelec: Jan 10 is start of election period, gun ban
The nationwide gun ban and other election related bans will last until June 8 2016
What are not allowed when election period starts January 10
The election period comes a month earlier this year For the 2016 the Comelec also totally disallows private individuals from applying for a gun ban exemption
Davao del Norte enforces gun ban during Palarong Pambansa
The gun ban will be in effect until May 10 while some 2 000 security personnel have been deployed to games venues and billeting quarters
Comelec resets gun ban as SK election period shortened
UPDATED The gun ban will now be enforced from February 6 to March 2 Comelec s move is in response to recent developments about a possible postponement of the February SK polls
Election period for 2015 SK polls begins January 22
The gun ban and other election related bans will be enforced in connection with the February 21 Sangguniang Kabataan polls
Poll day ‘peaceful,’ but 22 killed during campaign
While October 28 was generally peaceful the number of those killed during this year s barangay campaign period was higher than in 2010
PNP to ask Comelec to postpone barangay polls in Zambo
Gun ban can stay Purisima says
Barangay elections: Know what's banned, and more
3rd UPDATE The election period has started for the 2013 barangay elections Get to know what activities are banned and more information about the Oct 28 polls
PNP issues new requirements for gun permits
Biometric fingerprint specimen and a photograph are now mandatory requirements for licensed gun owners applying for permit to carry
Election ban lifted...and will be in place again
Comelec Resolution 9715 identifies 22 activities that will be prohibited within the election period for the October 28 barangay and SK elections
Election period: Over 3,000 nabbed
Cops have arrested 3 161 individuals and confiscated 3 084 firearms from various checkpoints nationwide
Abra lawmaker's secretary shot
The personal secretary of Abra Rep Joy Valera Bernos was injured after she was shot late Monday evening
Aides of Leyte mayoral bet face gun ban charges
The mayoral race in Inopacan Leyte is expected to be a tight and tense race
Bulacan village chief shot dead
A pair of armed men riding a motorcycle killed a village chief and wounded another in Barangay Poblacion
Abra top gun ban violator in CAR
25 out of 57 gun ban violation cases recorded in the Cordillera Administrative Region came from Abra an election hot spot
2,900 guns, weapons seized at poll checkpoints
The Philippine National Police PNP has arrested nearly 3 000 individuals for violating the election gun ban
Laguna bet faces DQ over too many bodyguards
The re electionist mayor of Sta Rosa Laguna faces a disqualification case over allegedly unauthorized bodyguards
2 men arrested in Pangasinan for violating gun ban
Suspects were caught in the towns of Umingan and San Jacinto There were no indications their acts were election related
Comelec to junk requests for special control
Politicians requesting Comelec control do not understand what they want says the Comelec chief
DOJ to charge 38 Kiram followers
The alleged Sulu Sultanate followers face charges for violating the election gun ban and inciting to war
PNP claims crime rate down by 60%
The PNP makes this claim despite shooting incidents in Metro Manila malls and other places
White House releases Obama skeet shooting photo
The White House has released a photo of President Barack Obama skeet shooting in an apparent bid to allay concerns by gun owners that he opposes firearms following a school massacre in December
PH mall security guards required to carry guns
Mall security guards in the Philippines will be required to carry firearms after recent attacks at shopping centers police say
Megamall guards unarmed during robbery - PNP
The PNP says guards at SM Megamall failed to secure exit points and were not meticulous in their security checks
Man shot dead near Greenhills bank
San Juan City police confirms a shooting in front of a bank where a man was shot repeatedly while in his car
PH gun industry: Small but ‘world-class’
The Philippines gun industry feels the heat of a gun ban but remains confident that its reputation in the international market will keep it alive and well this year
