(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court has allowed the curfew for minors in Quezon City, but declared unconstitutional those imposed in Manila and Navotas.
With the decision, the High Court partially granted the petition filed by Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK) that had sought for the SC to declare as unconstitutional the curfew ordinances in the three cities in Metro Manila.
Ordinance No. SP 2301, Series of 2014, that imposes the curfew for minors from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. in Quezon City and penalizes the parent or guardian if the minor leaves the house in that period therefore holds.
The SC said Ordinance No. 8046 of Manila violated the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, while Pambansang Ordinansa Blg. 2002-13 of Navotas was restrictive.