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MANILA, Philippines - Civilians who will be caught wearing military fatigue, camouflage uniforms and other similar outfits should get the full brunt of the law, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez said Wednesday...



In a department circular, Gonzalez directed prosecutors to ensure speedy trial against civilians found garbed like military or police personnel.

"This poses serious peril to the military and police personnel conducting operations in the area as they get confused on the identity of the enemy," he said.

Aside from military uniforms, Gonzalez also warned the public against the open display of insignia and badges of military or police, saying this is against the law.

In his circular, Gonzalez noted that most criminal elements, including rebels in Mindanao identified with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), wear military or police camouflage/fatigue uniforms.

He also said that in some bank robbery and kidnapping cases, the perpetrators were described as wearing military or police service uniforms.

Gonzalez said these uniforms, insignia and badges, which could pass for genuine service clothing, find their way to these criminal elements through unscrupulous merchants or individuals selling these items.

Citing Republic Act 493 that was passed in 1950, the DOJ chief pointed out the criminal nature of unauthorized manufacture, distribution, sale and use of military/police uniforms, insignia and badges against people who are not in the service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Under the 1950 law, a person convicted of violation of these laws shall be fined not less than P100 and not exceeding P2,000 or by imprisonment for not less than one month and not exceeding two years, or both.

The same is also punishable under Article 179 of the Revised Penal Code, which penalizes "any person who shall publicly and improperly makes use of insignia, uniforms or dress pertaining to an office not held by that person or to a class of persons of which he is not a member."

Gonzalez also said Executive Order 297 series of 2000, was issued to regulate the manufacturer, distributor, supplier and seller of police uniforms, insignia, badges and other accoutrement, and shall be dealt with administratively by the Philippine National Police.

Any violation of this EO shall result in the immediate closure of the establishment, plant or office where uniforms and other items are being manufactured, stored or distributed; the cancellation of its business license and permits; the condemnation, seizure and forfeiture of all paraphernalia used or intended to be used in the manufacture, on top of fines without prejudice to the filing of criminal and civil cases.

The DOJ has also alerted the local government units through the Department of Interior and Local Governments to mobilize themselves and mount initiatives in line with the department's circular.

"Their participation is critical in checking illegal manufacture and sale of military/police uniforms or their colorable resemblance as these LGUs can readily monitor, close and penalize shops in their localities which carry on such illicit trade," Gonzalez said.

source- GMANews.TV

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20 Anti-Firearms and Replica Gun Bills filed in Senate by Miriam Defensor Santiago, Jingoy and "Ping" Lacson. Hearing on Tuesday at 9AM, Recto Room Senate Bldg...

Logically....Jueteng is socc illegal but they can't do anything to stop it....Why are we airsofters being persecuted when we are playing so quietly in our own world, fenced and secured gamesites....not even bothering civilians outside. Despite that some AFP and PNP heads are even using us players for their milsim games on their own advantage....QUESTION IS.....Is the PNP Circular 11 signed by Gen. Razon himself with sufficient docs and PTC permits from FED NOT ENOUGH to keep this politicians SHUT THE HELL UP??? Any ideas on how we could voice out our support against this???

Piece of advice,

remember these names... JINGGOY ESTRADA, PING LACSON, MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO...

and DO NOT VOTE FOR THEM...

The problem with these people is that they do not think before they leap into something... basta makapag media mileage lang... ayos na!

mga henyo sila...hmmmm....

As of the hearing a while ago started at exactly 10:00 am in the house of senate, Sen. Gringo Honasan seated as the chairman of the committee regarding the manufacture, selling and displaying or using toy guns.

Atty. Ernesto Tabujara represented airsoft or toy guns especially and the United Airsoft Alliance, since it is the name of the organization atty. Tabujara is affilliated with.

The bills passed by Sen. Miriam Santiago and Jingoy Estrada were justing pointing about the orange mark needed for the guns to distinguish it from the real ones. Fortunately, we already have it in the IRR and Sen. Gringo Honasan supported our hobby together with FED represented by Col. Estilles and other 2 generals.

Pro Gun and AFAD were there also and they also supports our hobby.

Atty. Tabujara and Sen. Honasan both agreed that the guns we are using are non lethal and as for us enthusiasts we use this just for FUN. And Atty. Tabujara invited Sen. Honasan probably in one of our events as a participant.

Overall, the senate hearing went very well. Sen. Honasan seems to be on our side. No bills to ban airsoft or replicas. Sole issue is just the orange tip requirement. United Airsoft Alliance appointed to the senate working committee on firearms legislation.

Thank you for your prayers and support.

Let's also wait for Jeffrey Santos to post the link of the video coverage of the hearing. He was there also to support the hobby.