Marbil defends implementation of campaign against loose firearms

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PHILIPPINE National Police chief General Rommel Marbil defended on Sunday, February 2, 2025, the agency’s Oplan Katok amid concerns that it can be used by some people for their political advantage.In a statement, Marbil reassured the public that the revitalized Oplan Katok is a lawful and proactive initiative aimed at ensuring responsible firearm ownership and preventing the proliferation of illegal firearms—contrary to claims of political intimidation during the election season.

This program has effectively reduced the number of unregistered firearms in circulation, thereby lowering the potential for gun-related violence,” said Marbil.Marbil said the claims that the program could be misused during the election period is “unfounded and speculative.”“There is no factual basis to claim that this program is meant to instill fear. We have been implementing Revitalized Katok for years—long before the election season.

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