MPD suspends ‘no shirt’ arrests amid ‘anti-poor’ concerns

MPD suspends ‘no shirt’ arrests amid ‘anti-poor’ concerns

MANILA, Philippines—The Manila Police District (MPD) ordered the suspension of the enforcement of local ordinances penalizing shirtless individuals in public, which was deemed by some quarters as “anti-poor.” “Instead, they shall issue appropriate warnings and conduct information drives emphasizing proper decorum and community standards,” MPD spokesperson Maj. Philipp Ines said In a text message to

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