Manila keeps 22 curfew violators in jail for 2 days due to confusion

On Wednesday, March 18, Manila arrested around 22 curfew violators and kept them in jail until Friday due to confusion over work arrangements.

Manila's Chief Inquest Officer Jovencio Senados stated that these individuals were mostly homeless or needed to go to work.

Mayor Isko Moreno explained on Thursday that the lack of staff at the Office of the City Prosecutor, caused by public transport suspensions, prevented violators from posting bail.

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