MANILA, Philippines — Permits to carry firearms in Metro Manila will be suspended for five days starting Monday, October 14, due to security measures related to an Asia- Pacific meet, the Manila Police District said.
“In view of the Philippine hosting of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) from October 14 to 18, 2024. All Permits to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence (PTCFOR) are hereby suspended from 12:01 A.M of October 13, 2024 (Sunday) to 12:00 Midnight of October 18, 2024 (Friday) in the NCR,” it said on Facebook.
Only members of the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and other Law Enforcement Agencies who are performing official duties and in agency-prescribed uniforms will be allowed to carry firearms.
Malacañang suspended classes in all levels as well as government work in Manila and Pasay cities from October 14 to 15 because of the Asia-Pacific meet.
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