DAVAO
CITY, May 28 – The permits to carry firearm outside the residence have been
suspended owing to the implementation of martial law in Mindanao, a Philippine
National Police (PNP) official here said Sunday.
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| Chief Inspector Andrea G. Dela Cerna |
Chief
Inspector Andrea G. Dela Cerna, Police Regional Office (PRO-XI) spokesperson,
said the suspension of permits to carry firearm is one of the “Do's and
Don'ts" covering the declaration of military rule in the island.
Dela
Cerna also reminded that the writ of habeas corpus is also suspended,
especially on cases pertaining to rebellion or terrorism.
Dela
Cerna also said the right to form public assembly, such as protest or rallies
against the government, will be curtailed and the leaders or organizers of the
groups will be arrested if caught making public nuisance.
"However,
all police units are advised to strictly observe human rights in operations and
should be in accordance with the standard police operational procedure,"
Dela Cerna said.
The
official said the PRO-XI has been coordinating with the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) in all their operations.
Dela
Cerna discouraged the public from traveling to avoid hassles brought by traffic
due to the checkpoints conducted by the PNP and the AFP.
(Armando
Fenequito Jr/PNA)
