PNP: No serious threats monitored so far

MANILA (UPDATE) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will impose gun bans in Metro Manila and Davao City for the separate inaugurations of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Vice President-elect Sara Duterte.

In a statement Wednesday, PNP Director for Operations MGen. Valeriano De Leon said the gun bans will be implemented "to maximize the security coverage" for the oath-taking ceremonies, which will be held separately on June 19 for Duterte and June 30 for Marcos Jr.

PNP to implement gun ban in Metro Manila and Davao City ahead of the respective inaugurations of President elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Vice President elect Sara Duterte. @ABSCBNNews

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The gun ban will take effect from June 16 to 21 in Davao City, and from June 27 to July 2 in Metro Manila, the PNP said.

"The suspension covers the period of full preparations, deployment and implementations of the security measures for the oath-taking events of the two highest ranking officials of the country,” De Leon said.

The PNP said it would confiscate the firearms of gun ban violators, while registered gun owners may see their Permits to Carry Firearms Outside Residence (PTCFOR) revoked, on top of charges that may be filed against them.

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At least 3,700 police personnel will be deployed for Duterte's inauguration, while another 6,000 will be sent to Marcos' oath-taking, said the PNP.

“The security plans are ready. I just made some suggestions on the aspect of reliable communication lines and some specifics based on my experience in handling big events,” De Leon said.

He said no rally permit has been given to any group as of this posting. Police "will not allow unruly and unauthorized rallies," De Leon added.

However, there will be designated freedom parks for the protesters.

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The PNP has not monitored "any credible or serious threat" to the inaugurations, said police spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo.

The national police is coordinating with the military on intelligence gathering, she said.

"Hindi tayo puwede magpakakumpiyansa," Fajardo said in a public briefing.

"Kaya patuloy 'yung ginagawang intelligence monitoring and buildup ng ating kapulisan at ating AFP para masiguro na hindi tayo... doon sa mga nagpaplanong i-disrupt itong mga inaasahan nating events both in Davao and Metro Manila," she added.

(We cannot be complacent. This is why the intelligence monitoring and buildup of the PNP and AFP are ongoing to ensure that we would not be blindsided by the any plans to disrupt the events here in Davao and Metro Manila.)

Marcos will take oath at the National Museum, while Duterte will be inaugurated along San Pedro Street in Davao City.

• Marcos to take his oath as PH's 17th President at the National Museum
• Sara: VP inauguration to be held along Davao City's San Pedro Street

— With a report from Raffy Santos, ABS-CBN News

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