The Supreme Court has temporarily suspended no contact apprehension program (NCAP) implementation.
According to a court brief issued Tuesday, the temporary restraining order is “effective immediately and until further orders from the Court.”.
According to the SC briefer, “any apprehensions resulting from NCAP programs and ordinances are prohibit until further orders are issue.”
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On Jan. 24, 2023, the SC will hear an oral argument in the case. The details of the incident were not provided.
Five cities in Metro Manila have implemented the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP), which has been challenged in the Supreme Court.
A coalition of concerted transportation organizations, Pasang Masda and the Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industry ng Transportasyon Inc. filed the petition.
It is claim that motorists are constantly threaten with being arbitrarily apprehend and issued violation notices without any contact whatsoever.
NCAP, where it is being implement, has help the mayors of Parañaque, Valenzuela, Quezon City, Manila, and Muntinlupa improve traffic conditions and reduce corruption.
Wes Gatchalian, Mayor of Valenzuela, told the Inquirer that they intend to continue the program without a court order and to study how to improve its implementation.
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