Safer cities - Manila Standard
Source: Manila Standard
Published on: 2026-04-15 17:24
EARLY this month, the Department of the Interior and Local Government announced stricter implementation of the ban on alcohol and gambling in public areas under its Safer Cities program. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the program will initially be piloted in Metro Manila before expanding to other major urban centers nationwide. Acting on the DILG order, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that more than 48,000 violators were apprehended during the first three days of the program in Metro Manila. Of this total, some 7,389 violators were fined, 403 were charged, while 15,584 were warned and released. Drinking and smoking in public places were the most common violations with 7,300 apprehensions. This was followed by individuals outside their homes without shirts, curfew violations involving minors, and videoke or karaoke beyond allowed hours. According to PNP Chief P...
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