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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 171 - PROVIDING
FOR THE SURRENDER AND LICENSING OF LOOSE FIREARMS AND THE UTILIZATION
OF FUNDS FROM THE PROCEEDS THEREOF
WHEREAS,
a number of Firearms with licenses which were not re-registered under
Presidential National Emergency Proclamation Order No. 6 (PNEMO No. 6)
dated January 4, 1980 were cancelled;
WHEREAS, despite the issuance of Executive Orders No. 107, 122, 122-A
and 122-B, an estimated 350,000 loose firearms remain to be accounted
and licensed;
WHEREAS, it is consistent with the national interest that these loose
firearms be submitted for licensing and the holders of loose firearms
be encouraged and given an opportunity to obtain the required firearm
license;
WHEREAS, the submission and subsequent registration of loose firearms
will undoubtedly increase the PNP Firearm Ballistics Data Bank and
consequently, widen its capabilities to investigate crimes committed
with the use of firearms;
WHEREAS, the Philippine National Police, as the primary law-enforcement
arm of the government, lacks the required technology to efficiently
make use of the Firearm Ballistics Data Bank to support its
investigative missions and functions;
WHEREAS, the purpose of the registration and licensing of loose
firearms will be accomplished if the appropriate technology and
resources are made available to exploit the Firearm Ballistics Data
Bank;
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State to encourage the use of IT
resources by governmental entities and offices in the delivery of
services to the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the
Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby
order:
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Done in the City of Manila,
this 22nd day of January, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand Three.
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