TACLOBAN CITY — The Regional Civil Security Unit 8 (RCSU-8) has brought government firearms services closer to residents in Biliran through a three-day License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) and firearms assistance caravan held from April 15 to 17, 2026, in Naval.
Held at the Naval Gymnasium, the activity provided on-site processing for LTOPF applications, firearm registration, and related services for gun owners and applicants in the province.
The caravan aimed to streamline firearm licensing procedures and improve public access to regulatory services, in line with efforts to decentralize government transactions.
The activity was conducted in coordination with the Philippine National Police, the Biliran Provincial Government, and various support units including the Regional Forensic Unit 8, Regional Legal Office 8, Regional Mobile Force Battalion, and Regional Finance Unit 8, as well as the Biliran Police Provincial Office led by Police Colonel Erwin Portillo.
RCSU-8 said the initiative is part of the Civil Security Group’s flagship program designed to ensure more efficient, secure, and accessible firearms-related services nationwide.
Acting RCSU-8 Chief Police Lieutenant Colonel Soledad Elefanio said the strong turnout reflected public demand for more accessible services, noting that the activity was successfully conducted without major delays or issues.
Officials said the caravan underscores the continuing efforts of the police to improve service delivery while ensuring strict compliance with firearms laws and regulations.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
