Out of the 729, 167 were apprehended for drinking in public places.
Davao City has been implementing the Liquor Ban Ordinance in 2013, and the Sobriety Ordinance in 2018, and was amended in 2024 under the Comprehensive Liquor Code of Davao City, which prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places including streets, sidewalks, playgrounds, and alleys among others.
“Dugay na ginapatuman sa siyudad sa Dabaw ubos sa Sobriety Ordinance niadtong 2018 ug giamyendahan ‘tong 2024 ubos sa Comprehensive Liquor Code of Davao City ang pagdili sa pag-inom sa mga kalye, eskinita, ug daplin sa mga dalan diin agianan sa mga tao sa tana’ng panahon (The City is strictly implementing the Sobriety ordinance, signed in 2018 and amended in 2024 under the Comprehensive Liquor Code, which prohibits drinking on the streets, alleys, and sidewalks),” Jacy Jay Francia, Head of the VRU, said in an interview with the City Information Office.
“Sa kanunay ang Vices Regulations Unit nagapahimangno sa publiko sa pag-sunod kanunay sa atoang Sobriety Ordinance ug Liquor Code (The Vices Regulations Unit is reminding the public to follow the city’s Sobriety, and Liquor Code ordinances),” he added.
Individuals caught violating the Liquor Ban will be fined Php 3,000. A higher fine of Php 5,000 for the first offense will be imposed on establishments caught selling liquor or cigarettes or both to minors. CIO