Manila, Philippines — For the first time in five years, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will convene Tuesday, the National Security Council (NSC). Former presidents Fidel V. Ramos and Joseph Estrada are expected to attend.
According to Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzalez, private armies and the proliferation of loose firearms are on top of the agenda.
The meeting is set at 10a.m. at Heroes Hall at Malacanang. The government has also asked for the help of the Bishops-Ulama Conference (BUC) in its campaign against loose firearms.