The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has announced that it will begin using its network of closed-circuit television cameras to enforce its anti-littering regulations. That’s right: Litterbugs will soon be caught via cameras, just like violating motorists under the No-Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP).
The specific apprehension procedures and violation guidelines have yet to be finalized, as the MMDA is still coordinating these with local government units. However, the agency did mention that it now has 500 cameras in its network, all of which are streamlined into its Metrobase Command Center.
Many of these cameras are used in NCAP implementation and are equipped with AI to better spot and record violators. It’s unclear if the same cameras will be pointed toward pedestrians and how offenders will be identified, but in any case, this new initiative is expected to be in full effect in the week of April 27.
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According to the agency, at least seven tons of garbage have been collected off the streets of Metro Manila. Ultimately, the MMDA aims to enforce its anti-littering regulations more consistently with this new apprehension system.
At the same time, the MMDA has also been testing its new hotline. After dialing 136 and reporting an incident, citizens can expect an official response in just five minutes. It appears that the MMDA is looking to both new technology and community-based systems to keep Metro Manila in order.
