Barangay Fort Bonifacio in Taguig reimposes curfew for minors
Barangay Fort Bonifacio in Taguig, which includes Bonifacio Global City (BGC), has reimposed curfew for minors for their protection.
The curfew hours for minors in the barangay will be from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
“Para sa mga may edad 18 pababa ay pinagbabawal ng gumala o lumabas ng bahay sa loob ng curfew hours, maliban na lamang kung may kasamang magulang o legal guardian at may sapat na dahilan (Those aged 18 and below are prohibited from wandering or leaving the house during curfew hours, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and with sufficient reason),” the barangay announced.
Barangay Captain Sonny Vertulfo said, “Ang curfew ay hindi lamang simpleng pagbabawal, kundi isang paraan upang gabayan ang mga kabataan tungo sa ligtas, disiplinado, at maayos na pamumuhay. Ito ay hakbang ng pamahalaan at pamayanan upang tiyakin na ang kabataan ay lumalaking may direksiyon at malasakit sa sarili, pamilya, at bayan (Curfew is not just a simple prohibition, but a way to guide young people towards a safe, disciplined, and orderly life. It is a step by the government and the community to ensure that young people grow up with direction and concern for themselves, their families, and their country).”
Barangay Fort Bonifacio said the curfew imposition aims to protect the youth from possible dangers at night, prevent activities that may disrupt the order and peace of the community, and ensure peace at night and reduce incidents of crime.
It also said that adults who do not have a clear reason for going out may also be questioned by barangay tanod or authorities.
In addition, the barangay limited the hours for the use of karaoke or videoke up to 10 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and up to 11 p.m. from Friday to Saturday.
“Ang mga mahuhuling lalabag, kasama ang kanilang mga magulang ay maaaring patawan ng unang babala, community service o iba pang naaangkop na kaparusahan na nakaakibat sa ordinansa ng barangay at lungsod (Violators, including their parents, may be subject to a first warning, community service or other appropriate punishments as provided by the barangay and city ordinances),” it said.