The Philippine National Police (PNP) reiterated its confidence in the discipline of its ranks, saying it will not implement muzzle taping of service firearms during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
According to PNP Public Information Office Chief Police Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño, Acting PNP Chief Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. did not include muzzle taping in the official memorandum for the holiday season.
Tuaño added that the PNP will instead enforce a one-strike policy against police personnel involved in indiscriminate firing.
Muzzle taping—where firearms are sealed and signed by commanding officers—was traditionally done to prevent indiscriminate firing during the holiday season, especially on New Year’s Eve.
This practice was permanently discontinued in 2016 under former PNP Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, citing trust in the professionalism of police officers.
