Curfew for tots up in Alaminos
Posted on December 1, 2003 - Filed Under News |
ALAMINOS-A curfew for minors is now being enforced here to remove children from harm’s way.
This is provided for in a newly approved city ordinance seeking to ensure that minors are confined to their homes during the wee hours of the night till next morning.
The city council said the ordinance was enacted in response to the clamor of parents to get minors off the streets at night, to protect them from accidents, vices and or other illegal activities.
Section 2 of the ordinance states that it shall be unlawful for any minor person staying late at night outside the premises of their residences beginning 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for minors aged 12 years and below and from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for minors aged 18 years and below.
There is, however, an exception to this, like when the minors are accompanied by parents, guardians, elders, peace officers, city and barangay officials.
Appropriate fines and penalties would be imposed upon parents or guardians whose children are caught violating the ordinance.
Defending the ordinance, the city council said the curfew won’t deprive the minors of their rights, responsibilities and benefits as this is only intended to maintain peace and order and provide them a wholesome life. B.D. Ochave, correspondent
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