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Karen De Guzman

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775445231176pexels-pavel-danilyuk-5858172.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Pavel Danilyuk, Pexels </div>MANILA (UPDATED) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced Monday a stricter enforcement of public safety rules under its Safer Metro Manila initiative, targeting drinking in public, curfew violations, and other community ordinances.During the launch of the program, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla reminded residents that the Anti-Public Intoxication Act prohibits drinking in streets and other public areas.&quot;Bawal na ang mag-inom sa kalye. Bawal na ang maglatag ng mga silya at mga lamesa sa mga kalye at mag-inuman. Doon na nanggagaling number one ang away, number two ang sexual harassment,&quot; Remulla said. He warned that violators will be apprehended.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/26/higit-170-indibidwal-arestado-sa-anti-criminality-operation-sa-maynila-0055">Higit 170 indibidwal arestado sa anti-criminality operation sa Maynila</a></div>&quot;&#x27;Pag kayo mag-inuman sa kalye, huhulihin namin kayo. &#x27;Pag nasa loob kayo, walang problema. Pero sa labas, sa kalye, public spaces, bawal na ang inuman,&quot; he added. The DILG also reiterated the enhanced curfew rules for minors and unsupervised individuals.Individuals without proof of employment or schooling are not allowed on streets after 10 p.m.&quot;&#x27;Yung mga rugby boys d&#x27;yan, &#x27;yung mga geng-geng d&#x27;yan, magtago na kayo. Umuwi na kayo &#x27;pag 10 p.m. Huhulihin namin kayo,&quot; Remulla said. Men are also reminded that walking shirtless in public is not allowed, even during hot weather. The DILG described this as an act of civility, urging residents to dress appropriately when in public spaces.Residents are also warned that videoke singing beyond 10 p.m. is prohibited, except for special events with barangay permits. &quot;&#x27;Pag alas-10 [ng gabi], nagvi-videoke pa kayo o kapit-bahay ninyo, nagvi-videoke, tumawag na kayo sa 911. At pupuntahan po ng pulis &#x27;yan at papatigilin,&quot; Remulla said. &quot;Maliban, ibigay natin ng exception. Kung fiesta, may barangay permit, nagkakasiyahan doon, baka pwede pa. Pero, kung araw-araw lang, maawa na kayo sa mga kapitbahay niyo,&quot; he added. <div> </div><div>SAFER METRO MANILA PLAN</div>The campaign aims to improve community safety through increased police presence in schools, transport hubs, and other public convergence areas. Police and barangay personnel will be deployed in public schools during school hours, and in transportation hubs such as LRT stations, bus terminals, and airports. <div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/12/6/-oplan-galugad-isinagawa-ng-qcpd-sa-fairview-quezon-city-0628">&#x27;Oplan Galugad&#x27; isinagawa ng QCPD sa Fairview, Quezon City</a></div>&quot;The safer city concept is actually anchored to the simple rationale that the safety of our communities must be continuously strengthened through the focus of measurable and sustainable action,&quot; said PBGen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones, acting director of the PNP Directorate for Operations.&quot;This is in line with the directive of the President to the PNP and he says, and I quote, &#x27;Don&#x27;t just cut crimes, make people safe at all times,&quot; he added. National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) MGen. Anthony Aberin noted that the intensified presence has already contributed to a drop in petty crimes in monitored areas.&quot;Kasama rin po sa aggressive at sa intensified deployment po natin ay &#x27;yung mga places kung saan po naglalagi ang ating mga turista. Kagaya po sa BGC dito sa Makati, sa Pasay, sa Malate, at sa Paranaque,&quot; Aberin said. &quot;Since we deployed those PNP personnel, nagkaroon po ng konting drop po dun sa crime incidents po na mga binabantayan po natin,&quot; he stressed. PNP Chief PGen Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the initiative is part of broader efforts to ensure safe streets and public spaces for residents, students, and commuters. &quot;We will be implementing not only those provincial ordinances dun sa road clearing, but also to wait out those nagiging area ng mga nagko-commit ng petty crimes,&quot; Nartatez said. Authorities encouraged citizens to report violations or absence of police personnel in schools via 911.The safer communities initiative will begin in Metro Manila and will later be rolled out to other major urban centers nationwide, in coordination with local governments, barangays, and other law enforcement agencies.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government announced Monday a stricter enforcement of public safety rules under its Safer Metro Manila initiative, targeting drinking in public, curfew violations, and other community ordinances.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government announced Monday a stricter enforcement of public safety rules under its Safer Metro Manila initiative, targeting drinking in public, curfew violations, and other community ordinances.

DILG to strictly enforce public drinking ban, minors’ curfew, other ordinances in Metro Manila

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DILG to strictly enforce public drinking ban, minors’ curfew, other ordinances in Metro Manila

Karen De Guzman,

ABS-CBN News

Published April 06, 2026 11:39 AM PHT

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Updated April 06, 2026 03:32 PM PHT

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