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Article: 93 Gun Ban Violators Arrested in Philippines
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- Xinhua News Agency
- Article date:
- January 26, 1998
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A total of 93 persons have been arrested by the Philippine police
in the last two weeks for violation of the gun ban, a senior
official
from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Monday.
Bernardo Pardo, Chairman of the Comelec, revealed this
development
during a coordinating conference held by the Comelec and the
Philippine National Police.
The Comelec has imposed the gun ban since January 11, the
beginning day for the registration of candidates, to ensure the May
general elections proceed smoothly.