The Supreme Court has temporarily stopped the implementation of curfew in the three cities, namely: Manila, Quezon City, and Navotas. This is as an answer to the case filed by the group SPARK (Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan) last July 22, in order for the court to take up the case and study the complaint of the group.
The group, led by Joanne Lim argued that the curfew imposed by President Duterte contradicted the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, as it curtail the right of the minors for travel and liberty. "If the current ordinance is really for the youth and our protection, there are many ways to curb petty crimes and protect minors from becoming the victim by improving city lights and for police to be more vigilant.", Lim said.
The Supreme Court has given the local government units of the three cities ten (10) days to answer the complaint filed by the SPARK.
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