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Antique town receives 20 surrendered firearms in community drive
Residents of Valderrama in Antique province have voluntarily handed over 20 loose firearms to authorities following a joint appeal by local officials and police. The weapons were surrendered after barangay captains and local law enforcement officers encouraged community members to relinquish unlicensed guns.
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Twenty firearms have been collected from residents in Valderrama, Antique, marking a significant outcome of a community-based gun surrender initiative. The Philippine National Police confirmed the voluntary handover on Tuesday, noting that the weapons were received through coordinated efforts between barangay officials and local police units.
Barangay captains and police officers in the municipality conducted an appeal urging residents to surrender loose and unregistered firearms in their possession. The campaign reflects ongoing efforts by authorities to reduce the circulation of unlicensed weapons in communities across the region.
The recovery of the 20 firearms represents progress in local gun control measures aimed at enhancing public safety. Similar voluntary surrender programs have been implemented in various municipalities throughout the Philippines as part of broader national efforts to curb illegal weapon proliferation.
The surrendered firearms have been turned over to the PNP for proper documentation and disposal in accordance with standard procedures. Authorities encouraged residents to continue supporting community-based initiatives that promote peace and security in their neighborhoods.