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Mission Orders and Memorandum Receipts: When They Don't Replace a Firearms License

The Supreme Court clarifies that mission orders and memorandum receipts cannot substitute for a valid firearms license, even for confidential agents.

The Limits of Mission Orders: When Can Civilians Carry Firearms Legally in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on mission orders, civilian firearm possession, and the limits of authority to issue gun permits.