Analysts urged the government to review how the country’s firearms law is being enforced after a school shooting in Tacloban City renewed concerns over gun ownership and storage. The incident has drawn attention to the need for stricter oversight, according to a report by BusinessWorld.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is pushing for tougher penalties on firearm owners whose weapons are used in crimes. This includes holding gun owners accountable for negligence in storage and access, which could lead to stricter consequences under existing law.
The Tacloban shooting has reignited debate on the effectiveness of current regulations, with experts emphasizing the need for improved enforcement mechanisms. No specific legislative measures have been proposed yet, but the incident is expected to prompt discussions in Congress.