DILG chief wants 20-year jail terms for loose firearms charges

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla proposed making charges related to unregistered firearms punishable by jail terms of up to 20 years long in a bid to combat gun-related violence. “Now, when you catch someone with loose firearms, it’s bailable. Lalabas ka lang. You have a record pero bailable, then you