The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is seeking the suspension of permit to carry firearms outside residence (PtCFOR) in Bacolod City from midnight of April 25 up to midnight of May 1.
The suspension of gun permits is part of the security measures for the city’s hosting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference slated on April 29 and 30, revealed Councilor El Cid Familiaran, chairman of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) Committee on Police Matters. Familiaran said it was Senior Supt. Melchor Coronel, BCPO officer-in-charge, who requested the city council to pass a resolution endorsing the suspension of PtCFOR. In his letter to the SP dated April 8, Coronel said the suspension of permit to carry guns will help ensure the safety of visitors, adding that it could deter the criminal activities of lawless elementsduringthe two-day international event. Familiaran, however, pointed out that the proposal will depend on the decision of the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame. The councilor said the city council, through a resolution, had endorsed Coronel’s letter to Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina, who is officer-in-charge of the PNP. Familiaran clarified that the suspension can only be ordered by the PNP hierarchy and not the city council. I hope the request will be granted, Familiaran said, adding that they are hoping for a positive response from Crame. Meanwhile, Familiaran revealed that the SP has approved the request of Coronel for partial road closure from April 28 to 30. The roads to be closed during the APEC are Burgos Street – fromthe junction of San Juan Street to Palanca Road; Palanca Road – fromthe junction of Burgos Street to Rizal Street; and Fr. Ferrero Street – fromthe junction of Burgos Street to Rizal Street./WDJ By Glazyl Jane Marie Y. Masculino Watchmen Daily Journal
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