
Lawyers slam ‘Safer Cities’ initiative
PALO, Leyte — A total of 336 violations of provincial, city and municipal ordinances were recorded across Eastern Visayas in connection with the Department of…
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PALO, Leyte — A total of 336 violations of provincial, city and municipal ordinances were recorded across Eastern Visayas in connection with the Department of…
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The Manila Police District (MPD) has suspended the enforcement of certain local ordinances under the 'Safer Cities' Initiative following concerns that the…
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This is the kind of initiative that one cannot just pursue on a whim. It requires careful planning and seamless integration as part and parcel of a much larger…
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In the end, safety is a shared responsibility. It is a collective act of generosity, choosing to look out for one another, even in the smallest ways.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has launched the Safer Cities Initiative (SCI) in Metro Manila following the failure of barangay…
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DAVAO CITY — Davao City has been ranked the second safest city in the Philippines based on the World Travel Index (WTI) report.
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De La Salle University (DLSU) has been named the top private university in the Philippines for economics and econometrics in the 2026 QS World University…
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Individuals caught drinking in public places face a P1,000 fine for a first offense. Repeat offenders could face a fine, up to 60 days in prison, or both,…
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In a bid to improve public safety and urban livability, the local government of San Juan has announced new fines for individuals and businesses who violate the…
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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. defended the agency’s new “Safer Cities” initiative on Thursday, reporting…
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In the labyrinthine world of moving stone and steel, where the nation’s lifeblood flows along cracked spines of concrete and asphalt, a certain high official…
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The number of people apprehended for local ordinance violations in Metro Manila has nearly reached 50,000 in just three days as the Philippine National Police…
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Local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila are reviewing a directive from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) under its “Safer…
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The Philippine National Police said curbing minor offenses is central to its “Safer Cities” initiative, as thousands of ordinance violators were…
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Police apprehended 24,881 people for violating local ordinances during the first full day of a nationwide security crackdown dubbed “Safer Cities,” the…
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The Philippine National Police reported that 24,881 violators of local ordinances were apprehended during the first full day of operations under its…
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A youth activist group on Tuesday expressed strong opposition to Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s “Safer…
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On a typical night in Metro Manila, the familiar sights could soon disappear — plastic tables pulled out onto sidewalks for impromptu “inuman” (drinking)…
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