Manila, Sept. 27 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is urging licensed firearm holders across the country to make responsible gun handling and secure storage a constant practice to prevent unauthorized access and help protect families and communities.

The PNP Civil Security Group (CSG) has rolled out the nationwide "Gun Safety Advocacy Campaign" amid recent firearm-related incidents involving minors in school settings that have renewed concerns over access to legally owned firearms.

The campaign seeks to reinforce accountability among firearm owners and remind them that lawful possession carries responsibilities beyond complying with licensing requirements.

"Recent firearm-related incidents involving minors remind us that gun saf...