MANILA, Philippines?The Quezon City police district said Tuesday it wants to institutionalize the implementation of total gun ban, citing its impact on decreasing crime incidents.

City police director Chief Superintendent Elmo San Diego said there was a 40 percent decline in crime incidents reported in Quezon City since the implementation of the election gun ban on January 10.

San Diego said incidents of crimes committed against persons decreased.

"It's good for the city and the community," San Diego said. He added that a total gun ban would help remove illegal guns from the streets, thus reducing crime incidents like gang wars.

San Diego admitted that a total gun ban would take some time and would need amendments on current legislation.

Meanwhile, he said his team would continue to be vigilant in implementing police checkpoints in Quezon City and arresting violators of the election gun ban.

Since January 10, the city police have apprehended 25 violators, including one policeman and seven others who were arrested in checkpoints Monday night.

The official urged the public to strictly adhere to the gun ban, which also covers replicas, airsoft guns and toy guns as well as bladed weapons.