History of Firearm Laws in the Philippines

Question 1

Strict gun control was enacted in 1972 under the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, citizens were banned from carrying a firearm outside of their residences.

Answer 1

Proclamation No. 1081

Question 2

This Presidential decree was passed for the purpose of suppressing crimes affecting public order and safety due to the proliferation of illegal firearms, ammunition, and explosives.

And what date was is passed?

Answer 2

On the 29th of June 1983, PD 1866

Question 3

RA 8294

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Answer 3

“An Act Amending the Provisions of PD 1866, as Amended, Entitled ‘Codifying the Laws on Illegal/Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, Dealing in, Acquisition or Disposition of Firearms Ammunition or Explosives or Instruments Used in the Manufacture of Firearms, Ammunition or Explosives and Imposing Stiffer Penalties for Certain Violations Thereof, and for Relevant Purposes”

Question 4

Who signed RA 10591 and on what date

Answer 4

Benigno Aquino III on May 29, 2014