Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines — As part of the intensified campaign under the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) gun ban, the Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office (MISORPPO) proudly reported a total of 100 positive operations targeting loose firearms from January 12 to May 15, 2025.
This accomplishment is aligned with COMELEC Resolution No. 11067, which strictly enforces the gun ban during the election period from January 12 to June 11, 2025. The operations aim to curb gun-related violence and uphold peace and order during the electoral season.
Of the 100 operations conducted:
- 42 firearms were voluntarily surrendered through “Kontra Boga”, a community-based initiative that encourages the turnover of unlicensed or undocumented firearms.
- 26 firearms were placed under safekeeping via the “Revitalized Katok” program, which facilitates the renewal of expired firearm licenses by temporarily securing licensed guns.
- 32 firearms were confiscated due to violations of the COMELEC gun ban, seized from individuals found unlawfully carrying weapons during the election period.
“The success of this operation is a clear sign of the growing trust and cooperation between the police and the community,” said PCOL Wilbur M. Salaguste, Provincial Director of MISORPPO. “This initiative remains a key pillar of the PNP’s strategy to reduce the number of loose firearms and potential threats to public safety.”
The police continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and to report any information related to the possession of unlicensed firearms. Authorities stress that a collaborative effort between law enforcement and the community is vital in building safer and more secure communities.