PNP reports 535 gun ban violators for midterms

As of January 30, 2025, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that 535 individuals have violated the gun ban for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections.

The violators include one PNP officer, four Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, two from other law enforcement agencies, 18 security guards, and four foreign nationals, along with 506 civilians.

Metro Manila leads in apprehensions with 147 cases, followed by Central Luzon with 105 and Central Visayas with 69. Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Bicol, and Mimaropa regions recorded seven or fewer cases each.

The PNP confiscated a total of 537 firearms, including 208 revolvers, 166 pistols, 25 replica guns, 13 class A firearms, 11 explosives, six shotguns, four rifles, and 104 other types of firearms.

Additionally, the PNP established 127,926 Comelec checkpoints nationwide to monitor compliance with election laws and maintain peace and order. Meanwhile, there was one validated election-related incident of violence in Western Visayas.