PNP Seeks Barangay Noise Ban During Online Classes

Barangays nationwide will be asked to pass local ordinances or resolutions banning activities that create unnecessary noise that could disrupt the online distance learning of millions of public school students who resumed classes yesterday.

- Neil Jayson Servallos

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Camilo Cascolan said police were directed to coordinate with barangay officials to make communities conducive to distance learning and work from home arrangements while the threat of the coronavirus pandemic remains.

“We will be asking the barangays to have a resolution regarding the use of this noisy equipment. Barangay ordinances will be in place and we will coordinate with them,” Cascolan told reporters yesterday.

To strengthen the enforcement of the measure, Cascolan said the PNP would also set up barangay assistance centers where at least two policemen would be assigned.