The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday warned the public against fake information posted on social media claiming that enforcement of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) would resume beginning Nov. 15.
“The message circulating on social media about the alleged re-implementation of NCAP starting November 15 is fake and did not come from the MMDA,” the agency said in an advisory.
The Supreme Court (SC) earlier issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the NCAP being implemented by several local government units in Metro Manila.
The High Tribunal said any apprehensions through the NCAP programs and ordinances were prohibited until further notice from the court.
This was after the transport groups Kapit, Pasang Masda, Altodap, and the Alliance of Concerned Transport Organizations filed a petition questioning the validity of the NCAP. A lawyer also asked the SC to declare as unconstitutional and issue a TRO against Manila City Ordinance No. 8676, which covers the policy.
The SC has scheduled the oral arguments on NCAP for December 6, 2022 at 2 p.m. The MMDA has said it would refrain from implementing the NCAP.
“Be vigilant and don’t immediately believe messages that you receive. The information must be verified by legitimate sources, the MMDA said.
The agency also advised the public to call MMDA Hotline 136 or send messages to MMDA’s official social media accounts for concerns and clarification about the BCAP.