Boracay visitors barred from bringing guns
Entry of guns to Boracay Island should be banned.
This is part of the plan of Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) in ensuring better security in the country’s top tourist destination.
PRO-6 regional director Chief Superintendent Isagani R. Cuevas, said the prohibition of carrying firearms in Boracay Island is part of the holistic plan to deter any terroristic attack and maintain better peace and order situation.
The top cop, however, clarified that the ban is effective only to all persons entering the island and off-duty security guards and law enforcers roaming therein.
“Security guards on duty in resorts are allowed to carry firearms. There is a law for that,” Cuevas said.
“But, if they are not on duty, they are barred to carry their firearms, particularly if they are already outside the premises of establishments they are intended to secure,” he added.
Cuevas also said PNP, AFP, members of other law enforcement agencies not in uniform and aides of politicians will be accosted once seen roaming the resorts carrying guns.
Law enforcers who are entering the island without letter or mission order cannot also bring their issued firearms, he said.
“We want to be strict on this plan because Boracay Island is a treasure we have to protect,” Cuevas quipped.
PNP personnel will be detailed at seaports to check all persons entering/visiting Boracay Island.
The ban will also be implemented in Guimaras Island, which is one of the region’s tourist spots, Cuevas revealed. (POIII Francisco B Lindero Jr)