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Muntinlupa reminds folk of ‘Anti-Half-Naked’ ordinance

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Despite the summer heat, the local government of Muntinlupa warns residents of roaming topless around public places, as it violates the city’s “Anti-Half Naked” ordinance.

The city government reminds locals of Ordinance 17-070, which prohibits constituents to move about the city without clothing above the waist.

Muntinlupa Public Information Officer Tez Navarro said the ordinance covers public places including roads, sidewalks, parks, and bridges. Violators will pay a P500 fine for first offense, P1,000 for second offense, and P1,500 for third offense, she added.

Navarro said the City Council passed the local legislation to promote an atmosphere of decency, propriety, and observance of proper decorum regardless of season.

According to the ordinance, members of the Philippine National Police, and barangay officials/enforcers will be implementing the local code and serve as apprehenders.

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Exemptions to the foregoing ordinance include: activities with special permit issued by the city government, medical emergencies, indigenous people wearing ethnic clothes, public swimming pools, beaches, and rivers, and persons engaged in sports and sports activities.

Mayor Jaime Fresnedi encourages Muntinlupeños to adhere in the local ordinance and find alternative clothing which promotes decency and still supports comfortability.

Meanwhile, the city government of Makati announced that it will resume the implementation of the number coding scheme today, April 17, which bars vehicles with plate numbers ending in 1 and 2 from city roads from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays.

Atty. Michael Camiña, city spokesman, said heavy vehicular volume is expected this Monday as Metro Manila residents on Lenten break return from the provinces.

“We are not lifting number coding this Monday. We have to consider the expected influx of vehicles from the provinces that will exacerbate traffic congestion usually observed on a Monday,” Camiña said.

Under the number coding scheme, vehicles with plate numbers ending in 1 and 2 are barred from city roads on Mondays, 3 and 4 on Tuesdays, 5 and 6 on Wednesdays, 7 and 8 on Thursdays, and 9 and 0 on Fridays.

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