MANILA, Philippines A nationwide gun ban, coinciding with the start of the official campaign period for the May 2025 midterm elections, will take effect on Sunday, Jan. 12, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced yesterday. Speaking at a news

(INQUIRER FILE PHOTO/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ) MANILA, Philippines Ninety-one violators of the gun ban for the 2025 midterm elections have so far been arrested by authorities. Additionally, 93 firearms were confiscated as of noontime on Wednesday, January

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