“This announcement is based on the request of the Iloilo City Government signed by Honorable Mayor Jerry P. Treñas dated November 10, 2022 and was approved by the Chief, Philippine National Police, Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr on December 6, 2022,” said Francisco.
The suspension of PTCFORs aims to preempt any firearm-related incidents in line with the weeklong duration of major events of the Dinagyang Festival 2023 celebration here.
Francisco also noted that only members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and other Law Enforcement Agencies (OLEAs), who are performing official duties and in agency-prescribed uniforms, will be allowed to carry their issued firearms for the period.
With this, the Western Visayas top cop
