WATCH: Police and local election officials conducted inspections at three checkpoints in three Davao City districts, as the election gun ban starts today, January 12.

A simultaneous kickoff ceremony was also held to mark the beginning of the election period.

The Philippine National Police in the Davao region has reported no violations of the gun ban so far.

Authorities said there are no election watchlist areas in Davao City.

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