Antipolo City enforces 'pandemic-style' curfew for minors
Antipolo City Hall
Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares announced the start of the city's “pandemic-style" curfew for minors on Friday, August 1, as part of the city government's expanded efforts to ensure their safety and welfare.
In his advisory, Ynares said individuals aged 17 and below are strictly prohibited from going out of their homes from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., except for legitimate reasons.
Under City Ordinance 2017-818, parents and guardians are also prohibited from allowing minors to go outside during curfew hours unless necessary.
The ordinance sets the following fines for violators:
1st offense - The minor will be brought to the nearest barangay hall or police station, where he or she will undergo counseling by the Barangay Council for Protection of Children (BCPC). The parents or guardian will also render community service for 48 hours or be fined P2,000.
2nd offense - The minor will be brought to the nearest barangay hall or police station, where he or she will undergo two consecutive counseling sessions by the BCPC. The parents or guardian will also render community service for 72 hours or be fined P3,000.
3rd offense and beyond - The minor will be brought to the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD), where he or she will undergo counseling. The parents or guardian will also render community service for 120 hours or be fined P5,000. They may also face criminal charges for continuously violating the ordinance.
Residents may click on the following links to read the full details of the ordinance and its corresponding penalties and exemptions:
City Ordinance 2017-818 - https://bit.ly/AntipoloCurfewforMinors
Fines and exemptions - https://bit.ly/KaukulangParusa