POLICE personnel in the National Capital Region (NCR) were instructed to keep close coordination with localities and remain informed which local government units (LGUs) still have existing guidelines or ordinances concerning curfew on minors.
The national government has already lifted curfew hours in the NCR but some LGUs continue to enforce curfew restrictions on minors.
ordered police personnel in Metro Manila to coordinate with their respective localities and keep themselves informed on which LGUs have existing ordinances imposing curfews on minors.
“With the curfew in Metro Manila set to be lifted today (November 4) I would advise our National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) units to coordinate with your respective LGUs and consult them on existing ordinances pertaining to enforcement where minors are concerned,” explains Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Police General Guillermo Eleazar said.
“There was previously uniformity on the curfew hours in Metro Manila from midnight to 4 am for the general public but to my understanding, some of our LGUs have curfew ordinances for minors. So our local police units need to be clear on this with our LGUs,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Chief PNP assured the public that the police would continue its patrols, especially in public areas, to prevent lawless elements from committing crimes.
“We also have to make adjustments in our security preparations as malls in NCR would be open for longer hours to accommodate Christmas shoppers,” he said.
PGen Eleazar also reminded police offices and units to continue enhanced visibility and intensified anti-crime operations as with the Christmas season, a surge in criminal activity particularly those involving crimes against property are expected.
The PNP Chief also appealed to the public for cooperation in ensuring their safety against COVID-19 by strictly following the prescribed minimum public health standards.