MANILA, Philippines — Curfew breakers should not be arrested, but rather only get warnings or be made to pay fines for their violations, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Ildebrandi Usana said Thursday.
Usana made the remark after the death of Darren Penaredondo, who was allegedly ordered by the police to perform 300 strenuous exercise routines after violating the curfew being enforced in connection with the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Cavite province.
The PNP spokesperson said that as a form of punishment, physical activities “are not being considered,” adding that ordinances from local government units (LGUs) should be in place as the basis …
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