Dy, Marcos push gun law reforms following latest school shooting

MANILA — Lawmakers are moving to strengthen the country's firearms regulations following renewed calls for gun control measures after a school shooting incident. House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III and Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos have co-authored a bill designed to amend existing legislation governing the ownership, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition. In a statement released Friday, Dy indicated that the measure aims to establish stricter safety standards and more comprehensive oversight of gun ownership across the Philippines. The proposed amendments seek to address gaps in current law that may have contributed to unauthorized or unsafe gun use. The filing comes as lawmakers grapple with persistent public safety concerns related to firearm accessibility in educational settings and broader communities.