WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 171 was approved on January 22, 2003 to encourage and give an opportunity to the holders of loose firearms to obtain the required firearms license and to increase Firearms Ballistics Data Bank of the Philippine National Police;

WHEREAS, due to the amendments to its implementing rules and regulations and the COMELEC Gun Ban at that time, Executive Order 171 was implemented only for six (6) months;

WHEREAS, there is a need to extend the period for the registration and licensing of all loose firearms in the possession of individuals who were not able to take advantage of Executive Order 171.

NOW, THEREFORE, I GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

 

SECTION 1. The period for the registration and licensing of all loose firearms provided for in Executive Order No. 171 is hereby extended to one (1) year, up to September 30, 2005, and to utilize the funds from the proceeds thereof in accordance with the provisions of Executive Order No. 171.

 

SEC. 2. All orders, issuances, rules and regulations or part thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

 

SEC. 3. This order shall take effect immediately.

Adopted: 13 Dec. 2004

(SGD.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

By the President:

(SGD.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary