Stakeholders push policy shift as gun violence persist

Stakeholders push policy shift as gun violence persist

A RECENT roundtable discussion (RTD) on alternative approaches to curbing illegal firearms has renewed scrutiny on the continued circulation of unlicensed weapons in the country, with stakeholders warning that existing enforcement measures have not significantly reduced gun violence, particularly in conflict-affected areas in Mindanao and the Bangsamoro region.The dialogue gathered representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP), local…