11/04/2026
OVER 53K VIOLATORS RECORDED IN LATEST SAFER CITIES OPERATIONS
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported continued implementation gains under the Safer Cities Initiative, following sustained operations across the National Capital Region on April 10, 2026.
A total of 9,810 individuals were recorded for violations of local ordinances for the latest monitoring period, bringing the cumulative total to 53,293 apprehensions since the start of implementation on April 6, 2026.
Breakdown shows drinking and smoking in public places at 2,857, followed by roaming without shirts at 886, curfew violations among minors at 802, and karaoke beyond allowed time at 220, while 5,045 were recorded under other ordinance violations.
Across police districts for the latest period, the Southern Police District recorded 3,229 violators, North Police District with 1,830, Quezon City Police District with 1,695, Eastern Police District with 1,557, and Manila Police District with 1,499.
For case disposition on April 10, a total of 4,011 were fined, 91 were charged, while 5,708 were warned and released, depending on applicable local ordinances.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., said the figures reflect the continuing impact of visible and consistent enforcement on public behavior. โMakikita po natin na habang tuloy-tuloy ang presensya ng pulisya sa komunidad, unti-unti ring tumataas ang pagsunod sa mga ordinansa,โ he said.
He added that the initiative supports the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations and is aligned with the peace and order direction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The PNP also acknowledged the support of the Department of the Interior and Local Government in strengthening coordination with Local Government Units and barangays.
The Safer Cities Initiative continues to focus on addressing common ordinance violations through coordinated enforcement with LGUs and barangays, reinforcing discipline and community order.
Authorities reminded the public to strictly observe local ordinances to avoid penalties and inconvenience as enforcement operations remain sustained nationwide.
The PNP said the initiative will be expanded nationwide as part of its continuing commitment under โBagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.โ
(PNP-PIO)
