Ifugao town sets curfew on minors

TINOC, Ifugao --  Mayor Samson Benito issued executive order for the  continued implementation of Municipal Ordinance 2016-05 following reports that curfew hours  among minors significantly contributed to the maintenance of peace and order in the area.

Curfew hours are imposed to minors in the municipality from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. everyday.

Exemptions: when minor is accompanied by parent, guardian or adult person in charge of his custody, is engaged in the lawful pursuit of a calling,   is going to or coming from attending evening classes, community activities and related programs and municipal or barangay affairs, Christmas Nights, New Year’s Eve, fiesta or other celebrations as declared by the barangay or municipality.

The Philippine National Police, municipal and barangay officials and other deputized officers are authorized and enjoined to apprehend violators and the arresting officer shall turn-over the minor to their parents or guardians or nearest relative at the soonest possible time after having acquired custody of the minor.

When impractical, the minor shall remain under the custodial jurisdiction of the PNP Office, barangay or municipal office but who shall be releases not later than 8AM the following morning to his parents, guardian or nearest relative. (JDP/DBC- PIA CAR, Ifugao)