The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will commence setting up checkpoints across the Philippines on January 11, 2024, marking the beginning of the gun ban period for the 2025 national and local elections. The checkpoints, which will remain active until June 12, 2025, will employ the 'plain view doctrine', requiring motorists to lower their windows and illuminate their vehicle interiors upon passing through. The Comelec aims to establish a peaceful environment for the elections through these checkpoints, not just to search for weapons but also to address potential issues in specific areas.
The Commission on Elections will start setting up checkpoints nationwide on January 11 as part of the preparations for the 2025 national and local elections .This will coincide with the period of implementation of the gun ban , according to Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia on Monday.“Actually ang election period January 11 ang start, hanggang June 12. Ibig sabihin, ganoon din kahaba ang checkpoint,” said Garcia.The poll body said the "plain view doctrine" will be observed.
Members of the police and military may be likewise deployed to the checkpoints after the poll body requested law enforcement personnel, especially in locations declared as critical areas. “Iba ang checkpoint ng Comelec. Hindi lang sa baril or deadly weapons ang aming pakay doon but to establish the fact na ganito pa lang kaaga gusto namin ayusin ang mga problema dun sa lugar,” said Garcia. “Huag niyong ikabahala na may checkpoint sa lugar niyo.
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