YouTube video by Gabriel

MANILA, Philippines — Six Metro Manila cities, including Manila, Quezon City, Valenzuela, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, and San Juan, will resume the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) beginning October 5, 2026. This decision follows the Supreme Court's dismissal of petitions challenging the NCAP ordinances in these cities, which had been under a temporary restraining order since August 2022. The Supreme Court's June 3, 2026 ruling, made public on July 9, 2026, dismissed consolidated petitions against the NCAP policies in Manila, Quezon City, Valenzuela, Parañaque, and Muntinlupa, lifting the remaining temporary restraining order. The court determined that the issues raised in the petitions had become moot following the adoption of the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023, which established a uniform traffic enforcement framework across the region. Under the renewed NCAP implementation, motorists will be able to check recorded violations through online portals provided by participating local government units (LGUs) and pay fines via digital payment channels. Those who believe they were wrongly apprehended can contest violations online through the respective LGU portals. The Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023 standardizes fines across the region, providing a common framework for traffic rules, penalties, and procedures. The NCAP, which uses closed-circuit television cameras and digital technology to record traffic violations without requiring traffic enforcers to stop motorists, was initially challenged by transport groups in 2022 on constitutional grounds. The Supreme Court had partially lifted the restraining order in May 2025, allowing the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to resume NCAP enforcement on major thoroughfares like EDSA and C-5. However, the restraining order remained in effect against the local government ordinances until the recent dismissal of the petitions. The court emphasized that its dismissal of the petitions did not mean the NCAP policies were deemed valid or constitutional, but rather that the legal challenges had become irrelevant due to the new traffic code. This move marks a significant step in the standardization of traffic enforcement in Metro Manila, aiming to reduce congestion and improve road safety through a more consistent and technology-driven approach.

Captured through my Sony A1 paired with a Sigma 85mm f1.4, these black-and-white images reflect the raw, unfiltered essence of Parañaque, Metro Manila. Each photograph tells a story, offering glimpses...

Severe flooding struck San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, and parts of Metro Manila on June 6, 2025, affecting hundreds of families and damaging infrastructure.