Muntinlupa implements curfew, liquor ban amid COVID-19 surge

Muntinlupa City has implemented a unified curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and a liquor ban from March 15 to April 4 to combat a surge in COVID-19 cases.

On the first day of the curfew, 203 individuals were apprehended for violations, but this number decreased by 36 percent to 130 on the second day.

Mayor Jaime Fresnedi stated these measures are crucial to prevent gatherings and curb the virus's spread.

Violators of the liquor ban face fines of P2,500 for the first offense and P5,000 for subsequent offenses.

The city has seen a significant increase in active COVID-19 cases, rising from 94 on March 1 to 222 on March 14.

The new curfew ordinance adopted the Metro Manila Council resolution for unified curfew hours in the National Capital Region.

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