Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The Philippine National Police (PNP) has implemented reforms to streamline firearm registration and licensing procedures while enhancing cybersecurity and accessibility.
The PNP on Sunday said the shift to a more advanced and fortified platform comes following the May 2024 cyberattack that exposed vulnerabilities in the previous system.
鈥淲e want firearm licensing and registration to be both secure and accessible. By harnessing technology, we are making government transactions faster, safer, and more convenient for the people we serve,鈥� PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said.
Among the key enhancements to the process are the introduction of SIM card-based client credentials, regional kiosk installations, integration with the National Police Clearance system, a user-friendly mobile app, additional e-payment gateways, an expanded notification system, a unified database, and an enhanced system interface.
The PNP said the upgraded system now boasts of anti-malware protection, web reputation monitoring, activity tracking, device control, web application firewall, intrusion prevention, and two-factor authentication via Google Authenticator and email verification.
The PNP鈥檚 firearm licensing service under its Firearms and Explosives Office caters to over 800,000 clients across the country every year.