MAKARAAN ang dalawang taong pagkaantala bunsod ng COVID-19 pandemic, nagbabalik ang Association of Firearms and Ammunitions Dealers of the Philippines, Inc. (AFAD) Defense and Sporting Arms Show sa Hulyo 14-18 sa Megatrade Hall ng SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.
Sa ika-28 edisyon ng AFAD, ipinagmamalaki ng bagong pangulo nito na si Hagen Alexander Topacio ang mga tampok na makabagong lokal at imported na mga baril, bala at paraphernalia mula sa 48 miyembrong asosasyon at exhibitors sa five-day event, na bukas sa publiko, gun owners at sports enthusiasts.
Ngayon (Huwebes), 10am, sa Megatrade Hall ay magkakaroon din ng maikling programa ang AFAD na pangungunahan nina Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa at Philippine National Police (PNP) Officer-in-Charge Police Lieutenant General Vicente D. Danao Jr., at ilang piling mga bisita.
“Filipino is always geared towards being a responsible gun owner. We wanted to showcase the best products available in the market while at the same time informing our customers of the restriction on having a firearm,” pahayag ni Topacio, 2022 Southeast Asian Games clay shooting silver medalist.
Ang University of the Philippines alumnus na nagtapos ng Public Administration ay nahalal bilang bagong presidente ng AFAD, kapalit ng kanyang nakababatang kapatid na si Alaric na matagumpay na nag-organisa ng huling dalawang leg ng Armed Show noong 2019, bago sumabog ang COVID pandemic.
“After almost three years of absence in the observance of health and safety protocol due to pandemic, we’re now back with better and much bigger activities and programs involving our members and affiliated organizations,” sambit ni Topacio.
“We’re all affected by the pandemic. Nagkaroon ng restrictions sa movement. Luckily our business thrives as many of our clients opted to buy firearms for their own protection. No specific occupations, they’re hardworking people. They advocate personal protection and responsible gun ownership,” dagdag niya. (DENNIS IÑIGO)
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