1,449 arrested on first night of Metro Manila curfew
A total of 1,449 individuals were arrested for curfew violations on the first night of the re-implemented unified curfew hours in Metro Manila.
Most arrests occurred in Manila with 1,139 violators caught; fines were imposed on 1,588 violators who can opt to do community service instead if they cannot pay.
About 2,300 PNP personnel were deployed in Southern Metro Manila to enforce the curfew, which is set to last for two weeks amid rising COVID-19 cases.
The NCRPO and PNP will continue monitoring compliance with the curfew hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., deploying additional police forces as needed.
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