SECOND NIGHT OF CURFEW

Over 100 violators apprehended in QC, Caloocan; establishments ordered closed in Muntinlupa, Las Piñas

Over 100 curfew violators were apprehended in Quezon City and Caloocan on the second night of implementation of the Metro Manila-wide extended curfew aimed at stemming the fresh surge of COVID-19 cases.

Unang Balita reports on Wednesday said over 60 persons were apprehended in Quezon City while at least 50 were apprehended in Caloocan.

Of the more than 60 apprehended in Quezon City, six were minors aged 14 to 17, according to James Agustin's report.

Some of those arrested were caught drinking in public past 10 p.m., the start of the extended curfew. Some were caught not wearing face shield or face mask.

"Hindi lang namin napansin ang oras," one of those apprehended said.

Curfew violators will be fined P300 while those caught violating the liquor ban will be fined P5,000.

Authorities in Quezon City also arrested three men after 11 sachets of marijuana were found in their possession.

Meanwhile, in Caloocan City, Darlene Cay reported that many of those apprehended claimed they were just about to buy food. One said he was just about to buy cigarettes.

Those apprehended were forced to watch a lecture on health and safety protocols. They will also be fined between P1,000 to P5,000 depending on the gravity of the offense.

Over 100 curfew violators were apprehended in Quezon City and Caloocan on the second day of implementation of the Metro Manila-wide extended curfew aimed at stemming the fresh surge of COVID-19 cases.

Unang Balita reports on Wednesday said over 60 persons were apprehended in Quezon City while at least 50 were apprehended in Caloocan.

Of the more than 60 apprehended in Quezon City, six were minors aged 14 to 17, according to James Agustin's report.

Some of those arrested were caught drinking in public past 10 p.m., the start of the extended curfew. Some were caught not wearing face shield or face mask.

"Hindi lang namin napansin ang oras," one of those apprehended said.

Curfew violators will be fined P300 while those caught violating the liquor ban will be fined P5,000.

Authorities in Quezon City also arrested three men after 11 sachets of marijuana were found in their possession.

Meanwhile, in Caloocan City, Darlene Cay reported that many of those apprehended claimed they were just about to buy food. One said he was just about to buy cigarettes.

Those apprehended were forced to watch a lecture on health and safety protocols. They will also be fined between P1,000 to P5,000 depending on the offense.

Establishments ordered closed

In Muntinlupa and Las Piñas cities, some establishments, including convenience stores, were ordered closed during curfew hours, according to Mai Bermudez's report.

According to the police, only fast food joints with take-out and delivery services are allowed to operate during curfew hours.

"Ang convenience store naman hindi considered na fast food 'yan," said Police Brigadier General Eliseo Cruz, district director of the Southern Police District, although he added that whether convenience stores are exempted from the curfew is a matter that needs to be clarified by the City Council.

Some roadside eateries were also ordered closed. An unspecified number of curfew violators were likewise apprehended. —KBK, GMA News