That might be the law but no phil can buy a gun coz the corrupt local cops do not let anyone have guns there except themslves- Everyone there is afraid of the guy on the bus/jitney who has a KNIFE!!
And you know this how?
I happen to know a number of local Philippine National Policmen. I know the Major in charge of the Talomo District, and have a friend who is a retired PHP Colonel with the Honorary title of PNP General). I also know quite a few FILIPINO people who own firearms. Locally, in Davao City, there are a number of gun clubs which allow us to shoot. A foreigner can house a gun there and shoot it legally.
No, as an American citizen, I cannot own a gun here. But, I can shoot and did just that last month with a bunch of "foreigners". The PNP furnished guns and ammo for us. We were there as guests.
Do you have personal experience, or are you just barking at the moon?