The Philippine National Police (PNP) will implement a gun ban in Davao City and the National Capital Region as part of the security measures for the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos and Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio.
 
 In Davao City, the Permit to Carry Firearms Outside Residence (PTCRFOR) suspension will be from June 16-21 while in Metro Manila, it will be from June 27 to July 2. 
 
 “The suspension covers the period of full preparations, deployment and implementations of the security measures for the oath-taking events of the two highest ranking officials of the country,” said Police Maj. Gen. Valeriano De Leon, PNP Director for Operations. 
 
 De Leon warned registered owners to follow the PNP order, warning of consequences if they are caught.
 
He said violation of the PNP order on PTCFOR suspension within the period of implementation may result in the confiscation of firearms and revocation of the PTCFOR for registered gun owners and PTCFOR holders, aside from appropriate charges that may be filed against them.
 
On Monday night, De Leon met with PNP commanders in Manila and Davao region and discussed the security preparations for the two oath-taking events.
 
“The security plans are ready. I just made some suggestions on the aspect of reliable communication lines and some specifics based on my experience in handling big events,” said De Leon.
 
For instance, he said he wants to get the names of all the policemen who would be assigned to the entrances in order to ensure accountability for any incident that would result from lapses in the implementation of the approved security plans.
 
De Leon said he will also make sure that everyone will have their corresponding briefing before the deployment.
 
Based on the discussion, at least 3,700 policemen will be tapped to secure the oath-taking of VP-elect Sara Duterte while at least 6,000 will be deployed for the oath-taking of President-elect Bongbong Marcos.
 
“These figures do not include those who would be deployed for border control and the forces from the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines, PCG (Philippine Coast Guard) and other allied forces that we have yet to consolidate,” said De Leon.
 
He said that Civil Disturbance Management units will also be deployed near the oathtaking sites while road closures will also be implemented.
 
“The world will be watching us and we will not allow unruly and unauthorized rallies,” said De Leon, adding that there will be designated freedom parks for the protesters.
 
And based on the coordination with concerned local government units, De Leon said there is no rally permit given so far to any groups.