00:00The Philippine National Police will submit revised guidelines for the implementation of the Revitalized Oplan Katok.
00:09This is before the eyes of some due to the possible effects of this current election period.
00:16Ryan Leziga is in the center of the news.
00:19The Philippine National Police will continue to discuss the implementation of the Revitalized Oplan Katok.
00:29PNP Spokesperson, Police Brigadier General Gene Fajardo said that they have already submitted the current guidelines
00:36for the implementation of the Revitalized Oplan Katok.
00:42This is after the re-election of the Philippine National Police because it is possible for the use of politicians
00:48to intimidate the opposing candidates and become voters in this election.
00:53Under the Oplan Katok, the police are visiting the gun owners in their homes
00:58to ask them to renew their licenses or to give up their weapons that are already expired.
01:05Being one of the deputized agencies, PNP will follow the regulations and the authority of Comileg over the PNP.
01:16Again, we always say that we just have to find a common ground
01:20so that we can meet the requirements of Comileg with respect to the assurance
01:25given by PNP that the Revitalized Katok will not be abused.
01:30Despite the arguments, PNP insisted that the Oplan Katok will continue.
01:35It is proven that since the beginning of 2025,
01:38more than 800 gun owners have renewed their licenses and weapons after being visited by the police.
01:46It is proven that the program is effective, especially the uniformed police,
01:50who remind their obligation to ensure that the owners of the weapons have legal documents
01:57Because the Oplan Katok is carrying out a legitimate operation,
02:01it is not just doing unauthorized activities.
02:05The Oplan Katok is operating from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
02:12Again, PNP insisted that they will not use the Oplan Katok to influence any group or politician.
02:20We will not apply for a search warrant because the incumbent, local chief executives,
02:28and even the candidates who have enemies were ordered to do so.
02:32That will not happen. We have enough safeguards.
02:35From Campo Crame, Ryan Lisigues for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
