INQUIRER.net: MILF covered by gun ban rules, says Comelec official

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MILF covered by gun ban rules, says Comelec official Jan 21st 2013, 23:08 MANILA, Philippines—Even if it has signed a framework peace agreement with the Philippine government, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is not exempted from the five-month election gun ban, according to an election official.   Election Commissioner Elias Yusoph said on Monday the group was not among those exempted from the ban on carrying firearms outside residences and in places of business during the election period.   "In so far as our resolution is concerned, it covers everybody [including] the MILF," said Yusoph, who chairs the committee on the ban on firearms and security personnel, in an interview with reporters on Monday.   The gun ba... Keep on reading: MILF covered by gun ban rules, says Comelec official Media files: yusoph.jpg (image/jpeg)

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