The city government of Manila on Friday, Sept. 23, said the driver’s licences of erring motorists in the city will still be confiscated under its existing ordinance amid the release of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)'s memorandum.
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(PNA photo by Joey O. Razon) MANILA - The Manila and Quezon City governments believe that their implementation of the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) is legal and has brought them benefits. Still, they would abide by the temporary restraining order (TRO) on the NCAP issued by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The TRO will not be decided at least until next year as oral arguments are scheduled for Jan. 24, 2023. Mayor Joy Belmonte said Quezon City fully respects the SC ruling. "The Quezon City NCAP program has significantly reduced the traffic violations in the affected areas by 93 percent. It has shown that it instills a culture of traffic discipline among motorists and we believe that its implementation is legal and proper," Belmonte said in a statement. Lawyer Princess Abante, City of Manila communications head, said in another statement that the correct use of modern technology can greatly help in fast and efficient service. Abante said the NCAP, also implemented in Vale