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BY RUBY P. SILUBRICO
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January 26, 2018
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ILOILO City – No one has so far been caught violating the Dinagyang Festival gun ban, according to the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6).
The ban started on Jan. 23 and would end n the 29th.
“We hope no one will violate it,” said Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, spokesperson of the PRO-6.
The gun ban is part of the Dinagyang security measures. The PRO-6’s goal is keep the festival totally crime-free, said Gorero.
The two-day Dinagyang highlights are on Jan. 27 (Kasadyahan regional festival contest) and Jan. 28 (ati-ati tribes competition).
“We have not received security threats,” said Gorero.
Except for law enforcers on duty and in uniform, no one will be allowed to carry firearms.
The city government requested the Philippine National Police to suspend PTCFORs or permits to carry firearms outside of residence.
“We hope to meet our goal with everybody’s cooperation. We should celebrate the festival peacefully and orderly,” said Gorero.
Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) director Senior Superintendent Henry Biñas assured Ilonggos and visitors of a safe Dinagyang.
“Expect checkpoints, enhanced police visibility and strict enforcement of city ordinances prohibiting smoking and urinating in public, littering, and the curfew for minors, among others,” he said./PN
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