Illegal gunmakers in Danao happy over developments

CEBU, Philippines - Illegal gunmakers in Danao City are happy that Danao City Mayor Ramon “Nito” Durano III is now working for the legalization of their industry.

They claimed that twenty years ago, they made representation with top officials of the Philippine National Police and other government agencies to help legalize the industry but to no avail.

Durano said assistance from Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas has been sought with regards the legalization of the industry.

The Cebu provincial board has approved a resolution supporting the local government unit’s move in asking the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to create a task force to study the possible legalization and regulation of the “paltik” or gun-making industry in Danao.

PB Member Arleigh Sitoy, who sponsored the resolution, said the provincial board is aware of the proliferation of the gun-making business in the city.

“It is common knowledge that the gun industry in Danao City has brought more income to the residents especially the workers in the city,” Sitoy said. – (FREEMAN)