DILG proposes all-day ban on street parking in Metro Manila; lawyers group supports partial ban

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is considering an all-day ban on public street parking in Metro Manila to improve traffic congestion, but a lawyers' group supports only a partial ban during rush hours.

During a meeting held at PNP headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla proposed that public streets are not for private enterprise such as parking, with secondary and tertiary roads designated as no-parking zones.

The initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to maintain the integrity of cleared roads and ensure continuous safe access for all road users.

Technical working groups (TWGs) will review proposals to study the feasibility of implementation based on each city's specific situation, with a final version expected by September 1.

The Lawyers for Commuters Safety and Protection (LCSP) supports partial street parking ban during rush hours but advocates for a total ban as mandated by Republic Act No. 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code.

Each city may still implement its own parking regulations until further details are finalized, with violators monitored through the No Contact Apprehension Policy and a map indicating allowed and prohibited parking areas to be developed.