PNP Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City. (Photo from the PNP Facebook page)
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Police Firearms and Explosive Office (PNP-FEO) has revoked the gun permits for 15 firearms under the name of former Langiden, Abra Mayor Artemio Donato Jr.
FEO chief Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas signed the revocation order, dated May 24, covering the licenses to own and possess, firearm (LTOPF) registrations, and permits to carry firearms outside residence covering the 15 guns.
In his order, Lucas said Donato appeared to have misdeclared information in his permit applications and the forms carried different signatures.
“You are directed to coordinate with [the authorities] or the nearest police station in your address to process the turnover and documentation of 15 firearms in your possession within 48 hours upon receipt of this notice,” the FEO order read.
“The revocation was initiated as a result of the continuous evaluation and audit of uploaded documents for the application of LTOPF and FR wherein it appears that Mr. Donato in his LTOPF and Firearm registration application form, did and there misdeclared the true and correct qualifications, the type of license and other license/s he possesses,” the order added.
The Inquirer tried but failed to get Donato’s comments on the matter.