Up to LGUs to impose videoke ban — Palace

Local government units have the discretion to prohibit late-night videoke sessions in their respective communities, Malacañang said Monday.

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the Civil Code of the Philippines allows a nuisance abatement action.

“Ang malakas na pag-videoke po is a form of nuisance or nakakairita at iyong abatement of nuisance po nasa kamay po iyan ng lokal na pamahalaan,” Roque said in a news conference.

Last week, the provincial government of Cavite created a hotline that will cater to the complaints of residents about late-night videoke sessions.

Governor Jonvic Remulla said police vehicles will patrol the province to check if there are individuals who engage in drinking and videoke sessions after 8 p.m.

Those who will not follow the new protocol could be arrested, according to Remulla. —LDF, GMA News