216k ordinance violators rounded up in Metro Manila
A TOTAL of 216,213 violators of different city and municipal ordinances in Metro Manila were apprehended by the National Capital Region Police Office in February amid its continuing effort to keep peace and order and enforce discipline in the streets, NCRPO director, Brigadier General Anthony A. Aberin said on Monday.
“The intensified enforcement of local ordinances across Metro Manila continues to gain momentum, reflecting the Able, Active, and Allied strategy of the National Capital Region Police Office,” the official said.
According to the NCRPO chief, they have recorded a consistent increase in the number of violators apprehended, fines imposed, and cases filed from December 2024 to February 2025.
Citing their official data, Brig. Gen. Aberin said the number of apprehended violators in February 2025 surged to 216,213, marking a notable increase from 192,063 in January and 200,642 in December.
The official said that a breakdown of enforcement actions showed that 126,428 violators were issued warnings in February, compared to 112,929 in January and 126,999 in December.
Likewise, the number of individuals fined rose to 86,536 in February, up from 76,900 in January and 71,706 in December.
The number of cases filed also followed an upward trend, with 3,249 in February, an increase from 2,234 in January and 1,937 in December.
As a result, the total amount collected from fines climbed to P64,256,485 in February, significantly higher than P57,038,334 in January and P52,686,093 in December.
“These figures underscore the NCRPO’s steadfast commitment to upholding local ordinances, maintaining public order, and promoting discipline within communities. The continued rise in enforcement actions reflects the region’s proactive and sustained policing efforts,” he said.
“The increasing trend in our accomplishments reflects our unwavering commitment towards safety and security. With our aggressive and consistent stance in implementing ordinances, we are fostering a culture of discipline, public cooperation, and mutual respect for the rule of law,” Brig. Gen. Aberin added.
