MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police signed Monday the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition and Providing Penalties for Violations as it intensifies the campaign against gun-related crimes.
Tighter firearms control is seen to curb gun-related crimes.
The law imposes Marcosian penalties such as imprisonment of at least 30 years for illegal possession of firearms.
Police Senior Superintendent Reuben Theodore Sindac, PNP-Public Information Office chief, said the IRR was signed by PNP chief, Director General Alan Purisima, during the flag raising ceremony at the PNP Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City.
In a statement, Purisima said the move was made not only to standardize the regulation of firearms, but also to “curb gun-related crimes and establish effective firearm control.”
“I believe that the time and effort that we provided to attain our goal will be worthwhile not only in supporting the RA 10591 but also in aiding the country with stiffer penalties on violations of its provisions, as well, a better understanding of the qualifications to legally possess a firearm,” Purisima added.
Sindac said various meetings and consultations with stakeholders from the government and private sector were conducted prior the signing of the IRR so as to ensure that the contents of the IRR is fair and transparent.
“Even before the passage of RA 10591, the PNP has always been in forefront in enforcing laws under the regulation of firearms. Crafting this IRR will ensure that the law will be observed and enforced properly,” Police Director Gil Meneses, Director of Civil Security Group said.
Police Senior Superintendent Wilben Mayor, PNP spokesman, said the IRR will be published in two publications and will be implemented after 15 days.
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