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Jessie Cruzat

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<p>The Manila Police District has temporarily suspended the strict enforcement of a local ordinance penalizing individuals for not wearing shirts in public, following recent public sentiment criticizing its perceived “anti-poor” impact.</p><p>The Manila Public Information Office confirmed to ABS-CBN News the implementation of the temporary suspension.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/4/7/nearly-5-000-individuals-cited-in-ncr-as-strict-ordinance-enforcement-kicks-in-1554"><strong>Nearly 5,000 individuals cited in NCR as strict ordinance enforcement kicks in </strong></a></div><div> </div><p>In a directive effective April 11, 2026, all operating units and personnel involved in Oplan Galugad and other anti-criminality operations have been instructed “to refrain from taking punitive actions.” </p><p>Instead of issuing penalties, authorities are now directed to give warnings and conduct information drives promoting proper decorum and adherence to community standards. </p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/4/9/-hindi-ito-ningas-kugon-pnp-commits-to-crackdown-on-ordinance-violators-1410"><strong>‘Hindi ito ningas-kugon’: PNP commits to crackdown on ordinance violators </strong></a></div><div> </div><p>The move is aimed at fostering “humane and compassionate policing” while maintaining public order.</p><p>The MPD, however, clarified that they will continue to strictly implement the city ordinance against those who violate curfew, drink alcohol along the roadside, among other offenses.</p><div> </div>

<p>The Manila Police District has temporarily suspended the strict enforcement of a local ordinance penalizing individuals for not wearing shirts in public, following recent public sentiment criticizing its perceived “anti-poor” impact.</p>

The Manila Police District has temporarily suspended the strict enforcement of a local ordinance penalizing individuals for not wearing shirts in public, following recent public sentiment criticizing its perceived “anti-poor” impact.

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Manila suspends strict enforcement of 'half-naked' ordinance

Jessie Cruzat,

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Published April 11, 2026 11:56 PM PHT

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