Gun Ban - Resolution No. 10015

Resolution No. 10015

RULES AND REGULATIONS ON: (1) THE BAN ON THE BEARING, CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING OF FIREARMS AND OTHER DEADLY WEAPONS; AND (2) THE EMPLOYMENT, AVAILMENT OR ENGAGEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF SECURITY PERSONNEL OR BODYGUARDS DURING THE ELECTION PERIOD OF THE MAY 9, 2016 SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS

Republic Act No. 7166 was approved on 26 November 1991

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS AND FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

The Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Personnel (CBSFP) will exercise operational control and supervision over the Regional Joint Security Control Centers (RJSCCs) and the Provincial Joint Security Control Center (PJSCCs), and City or Municipal Joint Security Control Centers (C/MJSCCs).

Omnibus Election Code - Article VII

Section Details
Sec. 52. Powers and functions of the Commission on Elections. - In addition to the powers and functions conferred upon it by the Constitution, the Commission shall have exclusive charge of the enforcement and administration of all laws relative to the conduct of elections for the purpose of ensuring free, orderly and honest elections, and shall: CONTINUE READING

PERIOD OF THE BAN

January 10, 2016 up to June 8, 2016 (120 days before and 30 days after the Election Day)

PENALTIES

• Imprisonment from 1 to 6 years;
• Permanent disqualification from public office and loss of right to vote;
• Deportation for foreigners, but only after prison term is served;
• Cancellation of and/or perpetual disqualification to secure license or; permit;

Source: COMELEC