PNP arrests 572 for election gun ban violations

Over the weekend, the number of individuals arrested for violating the election gun ban rose to 572 nationwide, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).

In the Calabarzon region alone, police have arrested 61 individuals and confiscated 60 firearms since January 12.

The PNP has seized a total of 576 firearms across the country, with most being revolvers, pistols, and gun replicas.

Under Comelec Resolution No. 11067, the nationwide gun ban is in effect from January 12 to June 11 to reduce election-related violence.

Campaign periods vary for different candidates: senatorial candidates and party-list groups can campaign from February 11 to March 10, while candidates for House of Representatives and local elections have a longer period from March 28 to May 10.

Election Day is scheduled for May 12, with overseas voters allowed to cast ballots from April 13 to May 12, and local absentee voters from April 28 to 30.