Permits to carry firearms in Mindanao suspended

From the Philippine News Agency (May 28): Permits to carry firearms in Mindanao suspended

The permits to carry firearm outside the residence have been suspended owing to the implementation of martial law in Mindanao, a Philippine National Police (PNP) official here said Sunday.

Chief Inspector Andrea G. Dela Cerna, Police Regional Office (PRO-XI) spokesperson, said the suspension of permits to carry firearm is one of the “Do's and Don'ts" covering the declaration of military rule in the island.

Dela Cerna also reminded that the writ of habeas corpus is also suspended, especially on cases pertaining to rebellion or terrorism.

Dela Cerna also said the right to form public assembly, such as protest or rallies against the government, will be curtailed and the leaders or organizers of the groups will be arrested if caught making public nuisance.

"However, all police units are advised to strictly observe human rights in operations and should be in accordance with the standard police operational procedure," Dela Cerna said.

The official said the PRO-XI has been coordinating with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in all their operations.

Dela Cerna discouraged the public from traveling to avoid hassles brought by traffic due to the checkpoints conducted by the PNP and the AFP.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/991559