The Commission on Elections imposed a nationwide gun ban for the May 9, 2022 national and local elections starting on Jan. 9 that will last until June 8.The Muntinlupa police identified the suspect as Ricky Leuterio, 22, who was arrested in Southville 3 housing project in Bgy. Poblacion on Jan. 11.
They went to the area and caught Leuterio carrying a .38 caliber revolver loaded with two bullets and without a serial number. He is detained at the Muntinlupa custodial facility. Leuterio is facing violations of Republic Act 10591 for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition and Batasang Pambansa 881 or the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines.
“Long way to go before the election period, but we can assure the public that we will be vigilant in the implementation of the gun ban to ensure a safe and peaceful NLE [national and local elections] 2022,” said SPD director Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg.