Chel Diokno: Higher penalties should be imposed on irresponsible gun owners

GMA Network - Sep 20, 2026

Higher penalties should be imposed to irresponsible gun owners who are found negligent in storing their firearms, Akbayan Party-list Representative Chel Diokno said Sunday.

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