In just one week of intensified enforcement of the “Safer Cities” campaign, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) has recorded more than P3 million in fines from individuals cited for violating local ordinances in the province. The data, recorded from April 8 to the morning of April...
Despite public backlash over what critics described as a harsh and illogical decision to run after topless men on the streets, a total of 526 residents of Metro Manila were apprehended on Saturday, April 11, in the continuing enforcement of local ordinances in the National Capital Region (NCR). The...
The Northern Police District (NPD) recorded 3,643 ordinance violators across Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela during a four-day intensified implementation of the Safer Cities Program from April 7 to 11. NPD conducted operations to enforce local ordinances under the Safer Cities Program....
Metro Manila Council (MMC) President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora on Wednesday, April 8, said they support the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) “Safer Cities” program to enhance peace and order in Metro Manila. “Nais kong ipaabot sa ating DILG at sa ating...
When police announced that they will strictly enforce local ordinances in Metro Manila, they failed to mention that those who would take a leak on sidewalks would be included. And two days after the Safer Cities initiative was launched in Metro Manila, the National Capital Region Police Office...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) deployed 741 personnel in a citywide anti-criminality operation, apprehending 437 violators for offenses including public drinking and videoke noise. Authorities said the simultaneous conduct of checkpoint operations and Oplan Bulabog/Galugad targeted...
From drinking sessions along the street to loud and late videoke, police forces will now be strict in enforcing “social order”—first in Metro Manila and later across the country— as the government seeks to make people feel the statistics on crime rate decline . Department of the Interior...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council is considering amendments to the city’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to address emerging development issues, clarify regulatory provisions, and respond to the evolving physical and socio-economic landscape of the city. Committee on Socialized Housing...
LAOAG CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP)-Laoag Traffic Division has intensified its implementation of the anti-nuisance ordinance, particularly this holiday season. Police Chief Master Sgt. Eric Bumagat, head of the PNP-Laoag Traffic Division, in a media interview Thursday, said they...
Three individuals were reprimanded by the police for wearing balaclavas during the Nov. 30 protest in Manila amid the city 's anti-balaclava ordinance prohibiting people from wearing anything that covers their faces, especially inside commercial, government, and other public establishments....
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Cotabato is finalizing the implementing rules and regulations for the organic agriculture code. Stakeholders gathered in Makilala town to finalize the IRR for the 2025 Organic Agriculture Ordinance from July 16 to 17. This activity was conducted following...
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government of Aklan recently enacted an Anti-Discrimination Ordinance. “This is a strong move to protect every Aklanon from unfair treatment and exclusion,” said Gov. Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores after signing General Ordinance No. 2025-003. The ordinance...
