Capiz police log 246 firearms in peace campaign

ROXAS CITY, Capiz — Around 246 loose firearms and 30 explosives were surrendered through barangay officials in different municipalities since the Capiz Police Provincial Office launched its CAPeace-Tawhayan project from July 28 to Sept. 15, 2026.

Based on data released by the Capiz PPO, 192 of the surrendered weapons were short firearms, while 54 were long firearms.

The CPPO release, however, separately reported that 36 explosives were surrendered to authorities in support of CAPeace-Tawhayan and Tokhang Kontra Armas-Luthang, or TKAL, creating a discrepancy in the reported number of explosives.

Of the surrendered firearms, 31 came from Roxas City, 21 from Sigma, and 11 from Sapian.

Police Col. David L. Cachumbo Jr., provincial director of the Capiz Police Provincial Office, thanked barangay officials, particularly punong barangay, and the community for their continued support of the program.

He said CAPeace-Tawhayan aims to encourage individuals in possession of loose firearms to voluntarily surrender them to the Capiz Police Provincial Office.

The initiative highlights responsible firearm ownership and supports the government’s campaign against the proliferation of unregistered and illegally possessed firearms.

Cachumbo emphasized the importance of community participation in maintaining peace and order.

He encouraged individuals in possession of loose firearms to coordinate with police and follow proper procedures for their voluntary surrender.

The CAPeace-Tawhayan initiative reflects the CPPO’s efforts to strengthen its partnership with communities through programs aimed at promoting public safety, preventing firearm-related incidents, and fostering a more peaceful and secure environment for Capizeños.