A total gun ban has been implemented in Cebu, in connection with the upcoming event, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on May 6, 2026, and will remain effective until May 11, 2026.

Under the enforcement of a total ban, the following suspensions include:

• Permit to carry firearms outside of residence
• Permit to transport firearms for gun club members
• Permit for gun manufacturers, dealers, and repair services
• Permit to transport and purchase explosives and explosive ingredients
  

In connection with the ban, the licenses of firecracker and pyrotechnic device manufacturers are temporarily suspended. The transport and purchase of explosives will also halt.

Only the personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and other staff from law enforcement agencies are allowed to carry firearms.

With reports from Jaycel Valera