Philippines, Feb. 10 -- The Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 on Monday said it confiscated 46 firearms and arrested 36 individuals as part of its intensified campaign against loose firearms and to ensure safe and orderly elections on May 12 across Central Luzon.

In a statement, PRO3 chief Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said the police also served 39 search warrants and made 23 operations against illegal possession of firearms.

"We are taking decisive action to keep communities safe as we head toward the May 2025 elections. By strictly enforcing firearms regulations, we are ensuring that lawless elements have no place to operate. This is a shared responsibility-our commitment is firm, but public cooperation is key to securing a peaceful election,...