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Philippines Debates DILG Authority on Minor Curfews

A discussion is underway in the Philippines regarding the Department of Interior and Local Government's (DILG) actual power to impose curfews on minors, referencing a 2017 Supreme Court case that allowed only curfew ordinances with extensive exemptions.

7 Apr, 05:23 — 7 Apr, 05:23
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RapplerMostly Factual18h ago

Curfews on minors: Does DILG actually have the power?

In the 2017 Supreme Court case Spark vs Quezon City, only a curfew ordinance with long and wide exemptions was allowed

By Lian Buan

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