MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police said Thursday that radio personality Erwin Tulfo is not in the country and is unable to turn his guns over for safekeeping by the police. Last week, the PNP ordered the recall for temporary safekeeping of Tulfo's firearms, saying his license to own and possess firearms had expired. READ: PNP still waiting for Erwin Tulfo to surrender gunsThe police spokesperson added that the PNP will follow up on their request next week. The PNP has also pulled out police escorts provided to Tulfo, his wife, and his brothers. READ: PNP warns Erwin Tulfo: Surrender guns, or elseThe Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association has also banned Tulfo from their events in response to the broadcaster calling Bautista, a retired military general and an alumnus of the PMA, “useless.”Tulfo has apologized for the comment and for threatened to slap Bautista.

Source: Philippine Star June 13, 2019 06:44 UTC