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24 January 2005

Philippine Star

Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca has requested the Philippine National Police (PNP) to make an inventory of all high-powered firearms, including submachine guns, which the administration of her predecessor, Faustino Dy Jr., had purchased. "Please indicate in the inventory the actual recipients and holders of (these) firearms," Padaca said in a one-page letter dated Jan. 11 to the PNP, a copy of which was obtained by The STAR. Padaca reportedly sought the inventory after... (GunPolicy.org)

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