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00:04 The Commission on Elections or COMELEC started to implement the gun ban
00:10 and the implementation of checkpoints in various places in the country
00:14 at the same time as the start of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election period.
00:20 What else is being prohibited during this election period?
00:23 In Manila, the line of people who have a certificate of candidacy or COC in a mall is long.
00:30 The same is the case in Cebu City.
00:33 At the same time as the start of the election period, the gun ban will also be implemented throughout the country.
00:38 Guns are prohibited from August 28 to November 29, 2023.
00:44 Security personnel are exempted from this.
00:47 Local officials are also prohibited from suspending.
00:50 Civil service officers or employees are also prohibited from transferring.
00:55 Fundraising activities of local officials are also prohibited.
01:00 COCs can be hired from today, August 28 to September 2, 2023.
01:06 The Barangay and SK Elections will take place this October 30, 2023.
01:11 Meanwhile, checkpoints were set up at the boundary of San Juan and Quezon City
01:16 and the boundary of San Juan and Santa Mesa, Manila.
01:20 There are also checkpoints at Sucat Interchange, Paranaque City, and at the Maikirino Highway in Quezon City.
01:26 The police visibility in Mandaluyong City has also been widened.
01:31 The authorities explained that they are implementing the so-called "Plain View Doctrine" in the checkpoints.
01:37 This means that the driver only needs to lower the windows and turn on the lights inside the vehicle.
01:44 But it is also possible for the police to see some documents of the vehicle if necessary.
01:50 For us, the citizens, it's just a quirk.
01:53 A little bit of apology, there are inconveniences that happen because this is part of the process of our country.
02:01 We will operate at the checkpoint, slow down, open your lights, and present the documents when demanded.
02:08 The QCPD also reminded members of the police to follow the standard operational procedure.
02:15 I'm Amy El Ordonez. I stand for truth.
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