TACLOBAN CITY — Police authorities in Eastern Visayas have intensified the enforcement of local ordinances, resulting in 336 violators as part of a region-wide campaign to strengthen public order and community safety.
The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), led by B/Gen. Jason Capoy, carried out the drive in support of the “Safer Cities” initiative of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Data from PRO-8 showed that most of the recorded violations were curfew-related, totaling 238 cases. Other offenses included 54 incidents of drinking in public places, 35 cases involving half-naked individuals in public areas, and 9 complaints over late-night videoke disturbances.
Of the total number of violators, 50 were fined while 286 were reprimanded in accordance with existing provincial, city, and municipal ordinances.
Police officials said the campaign targets minor infractions that could potentially lead to more serious crimes if left unchecked, underscoring the importance of discipline at the community level.
Capoy emphasized that maintaining order begins with compliance to local laws, noting that consistent enforcement helps create safer and more peaceful communities across the region.
PRO-8 also urged residents to remain law-abiding and to cooperate with authorities, stressing that public participation is key to sustaining peace and order in Eastern Visayas.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
