THE 37-member Quezon City council has passed an ordinance banning residents from roaming around naked in public places.
District 2 Councilor Ranulfo Ludovica authored City Ordinance 2623-2017, saying the measure was introduced based on propriety, and that social behavior must be acceptable, morally correct and proper.
“There are people oblivious to the senses, feelings, and emotions of others who are displaying, walking or roaming around in public places topless, bottomless or completely naked. Naked persons in public places erode decency, exacerbates disorder, and setting a bad example to children,” the ordinance read.
The measures provide a P1,000 fine or community service in the barangay in which the naked person lives for three days for the first offense.
For second offense, a P1,500 fine or community service for five days shall be imposed, while on third offense, a violator is sanctioned with a P3,000 fine or an imprisonment of six months.
For the fourth and subsequent offense, a P5,000 fine or a one year or more at the discretion of the court shall be imposed.
A mentally ill person who violates the measure shall be apprehended but would be exempt from any penalty.
Meanwhile, Quezon City has fielded a team to compete in the inaugural Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.
The league’s concept is not new in Philippine basketball since MPBL was modeled after the defunct Metropolitan Basketball Association.