The regional LTOPF caravan, following the directive of the Chief PNP, visits various towns and cities in Western Visayas to trim down the number of loose firearms and promote accountability among firearms owners.

The caravan intends to be a convergence of services and seeks to provide concerned individuals with a one-stop venue for processing requirements such as neuro-psychiatric exam, drug test, police clearance, and notarized documents.

In a press briefing, August 30, Regional Civil Security Unit (RCSU) 6 Firearms and Explosives Section chief Police Lt. Richard Lumbres said that there are some 1800 expired firearms licenses in Antique province, 461 of which are from San Jose town.

Meanwhile, San Jose Vice Mayor Delfin Justin Encarnacion expressed his gratitude to the police force for bringing the caravan into the province and urged Antiqueños to be disciplined enough to process their LTOPF and have their firearms registered.

Event participant and retired army 2LT. Edgar Alcoriza said that it is befitting to renew his registration as a former army personnel and noted that this caravan allows for a lesser expense of his time and resources.

He also wishes for the LTOPF caravan to continue in the years to come as this brings easier and more comfortable means of firearms registration.

The Antique-leg of the regional LTOPF caravan is a collaboration between the