The DILG has clarified that there will be no implementation of a Metro Manila-wide curfew. Cities may only impose curfew if they have ordinances in their respective areas, according to DILG spox Usec. Malaya. | via @romina_marie
@romina_marie Malaya said the Metro Manila Council resolution is only recommendatory, urging LGUs to pass or amend their respective curfew ordinances. | via @romina_marie
@romina_marie While localized checkpoints will be set-up by the police to "discourage" movement of people around Metro Manila, Malaya made clear that no arrests can be made by police unless there is a curfew ordinance in the city. | via @romina_marie
There will now be two types of checkpoints to be set-up by police: 1. Localized checkpoints to discourage the movement of people around Metro Manila and implement city curfew. 2. Boundary checkpoints to limit people from going in and out of the NCR. | via @romina_marie
Metro Manila's top cop earlier warned that "unruly individuals" face will face arrest if they violate checkpoints. But Malaya tried to allay fears, saying the public has "nothing to worry about" if they have legitimate concerns going around, in and out of NCR. | @romina_marie
We aimed to make matters clearer. So do read the updated report on the planned Metro Manila curfew bit.ly/2vptkd8
