Sangguniang Bayan of the Municipality of Urbiztondo

“ WHEREAS, the municipal government of Urbiztondo, Pangasinan believes that a curfew imposed on minors or those under the age of eighteen is in the best interest not only of the young constituents but of the public in general as what will be promoted is the entire community’s safety and welfare. It also aims to ensure the safety and self-esteem of children, prevent them from being used to commit crime, and protect them from abuse and exploitation ”

“ WHEREAS, further, in the interest of public order and safety to regulate the movement of minor children during night time by setting curfew hours, protect them from neglect, abuse, cruelty and exploitation, and other conditions prejudicial or detrimental to their development. ”

“ Business establishments operating during night time shall only allow entry of minors within the curfew hours if accompanied by their parents or guardians.
SECTION 6. Enforcement Procedure. In compliance with the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 or Republic Act No. 9344, a police officer, barangay officials and tanods enforcing action under this ordinance, shall observe the prescribed provision under Section 21 of R.A. 9344 in dealing with the minor or minors believed to be in violation of the herein ordinance as follows:
SECTION 7. ”