LOCAL officials in Barangay Manlayag, Danao City, turned over equipment used for making homemade firearms to the 701st Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) 7.
The surrender happened at 12:20 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Sitio Patag, Manlayag.
Police said the surrender of the items was the result of their ongoing community engagement. They said the effort was part of ensuring Danao residents do not return to making firearms.
This initiative is part of the Bakal ng Pagbabago (Metal of Change) program by Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, the head of the Central Visayas police. The program is designed to help Danao residents stop manufacturing firearms. The surrendered tools are considered a gift for change.
The tools turned over included one electric push drill, two manual air compressors, seven bench vises, one cross vise, 54 steel files, two revolver patterns, three cylinder patterns, three hacksaws, 10 hacksaw blades and three manual sanders.
Maranan praised the Manlayag officials and stressed the importance of strengthening peace and order.
“Every tool surrendered brings us closer to peace,” Maranan said. “This act shows that real change begins when communities choose safety over violence.”
Maranan assured that the Police Regional Office 7 will continue to fight loose firearms by working with local government units and the community throughout the region.
The equipment is now in the custody of the 701st Mobile Company. / AYB