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Wednesday, February 28, 2007 (Philippines)

Gov't lawyer says arming folks v. rebels is illegal

Former Senator Loren Legarda and her campaign manager Barotac Viejo Mayor Raul Tupas during Tuesday's presscon at the Ocean City Restaurant. (Sun.Star Iloilo/Ramon Salvilla)

THE Public Attorney's Office (PAO) said Tuesday the move of the Philippine Army (PA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in allowing civilians to carry firearms to fight the communist rebels is illegal.

PAO Regional Director Leonardo Engada said civilians are not allowed to possess firearms without the proper permit and license from the government.
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