Compliance with gun storage rules sought after Tacloban school shooting

newsinfo / Regions Regions Compliance with gun storage rules sought after Tacloban school shooting By: Michael B. Jaucian - Correspondent / @mbjaucianINQ Inquirer Visayas / 02:05 PM June 27, 2026 Share: Former Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (INQUIRER file photo) LIGAO CITY — Former Albay 2nd district Rep.

Joey Salceda has urged stricter enforcement of firearm storage requirements following the recent school shooting in Tacloban City, saying preventing minors from accessing guns should be the government’s immediate priority. In a statement, Salceda called for firearm license applicants and those seeking renewals to submit sworn affidavits detailing how and where their firearms are stored. Salceda said this would strengthen compliance with Republic Act No.

10591, which requires firearms to be kept in secure place. Article continues after this advertisement He also proposed stricter custody rules for government-issued and security agency firearms, saying responsible agencies should certify their storage arrangements.FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Police, 3 robbery suspects exchange gunshots along NLEX, says PRO-3 NEWSINFO No jackpot winners in June 26 PCSO Ultra, Mega Lotto draws NEWSINFO Ombudsman promises to recover 'ill-gotten wealth hidden’ in US Salceda cited research indicating that child-access prevention laws help reduce firearm-related deaths and injuries among young people.

He also welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order for a thorough investigation and tighter school security measures following the Tacloban school shooting, adding that secure firearm storage and improved school security could be implemented immediately while broader issues such as bullying and mental health are addressed.

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