By JONG D. CADION
PAGADIAN
CITY, Zambo del Sur (April 28, 2018) – Loose firearms were once again gained by
Joint Task Force Ranao over the weekend, military official said Saturday.
Acting
Division Public Affairs Officer Capt. Clint P. Antipala disclosed that Hon.
Paruk U. Asis, Al Hadj, Municipal Mayor of Sapad, Lanao del Norte, voluntarily handed
over the 23 loose firearms and 123 ammunitions in their municipal hall to Lt.
Col. Ronel R. Manalo, 5th Mech Battalion Commander.
The
ceremonial handover of loose firearms were the result of the inter-agency
coordination among Philippine National Police, AFP and LGUs, Acting DPAO said.
“Peace
and security is a shared responsibility. Collaboration among local government units,
local populace and the securing forces is
vital in attaining just and lasting peace in our area of responsibility” said
Major General Roseller G Murillo, Commander, JTF Ranao and 1st Infantry “Tabak”
Division.
“With
the upcoming election, local government units, aspiring candidates and the
local populace will benefit in the surrender of these firearms.” He added.
Accordingly,
the gun ban took effect on April 14 to May 21, 2018 which is the election
period.
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