Anti-Noise Crusaders Of the Philippines Inc.

12/04/2026

Last night, nagising ako ng 1:37am, need to go to cr… then, sinubukan kong bumalik sa tulog… unfortunately, nahirapan na ako dahil sa allergic rhinitis… mahirap huminga, barado ang ilong.. at every 2 hrs need to bf my baby… kaya inabot na ng 3:47 am, I tried again to sleep, then bigla nag pop sa utak ko, hala Sunday na pala ngayon…

I prayed, sabi ko naku, Sunday so kinabahan talaga ako, naalala ko baka may liga na naman ng 7Am… this has been happening for several months na. So dasal talaga ako, sabi ko, kulang pa ako sa tulog…

This morning…

7:17 AM, may bluetooth na narinig ako, sabay mic test mic test… next thing is testing ng buzzer.. the announcer even said, “warm up muna guys, warm up”…

The sound, the speaker was loud and clear lalo pa’t 7am 🕖 palang yun ng umaga….

Ayun! Sira na nga ang tulog… daldal na ng daldal ang announcer! Out of frustration… pumunta ako sa nasabing multipurpose building/ basketball court!!

Asan audience?!! Wala! Iilan lang sila at 7am, may tulog silang sinira!!! Pinakiusap ko, na hinaan… pero mahina naman daw.

Sabi ko sobrang lakas ng volume nyo kaya nagising ako!!! Ang sagot, syempre daw bagong “on” ng speaker inaadjust pa daw at malakas pa daw talaga…

Hindi ako umalis, hanggat hindi nya hinihinaan… buti naman at hininaan din kalaunan… and called the kagawad. They change the buzzer to something else! Jusko, pwede naman pala mahina ang mic, at pwede din palang mahina ang buzzer, nang istorbo muna sila!!!

Unfortunately, hindi na ako makabalik sa tulog.. at unfortunately, nakita ko na may naka set up na band instrument sa ground floor!!!

Hindi lang pala Easter Sunday ang pa worship ng church, 3 consecutive weeks nang nageevent sila!!! Ang sakit sa puso, sobrang lakas pa ng volume!!! 9am to 12pm bago natapos. Meron naman silang sariling church, pero dito pa nila naisip mag set up ng ganito… ok lang sana if walang naaabala, or hindi nakaka perwisyo, pero nalimutan nila na hindi pala sound proof yung building at residential area!!!

I wonder nasaan na yung sound panel mo sa speech Mayor!?

DILG Philippines paano po maaaddress ang ganitong kahirap na sitwasyon? 😢

10/04/2026

Hindi lamang dapat pagkatapos ng alas-diyes ng gabi sinisita o hinuhuli ang mga nagvi-videoke at nag-iingay. Maliwanag ang batas tungkol sa noise nuisance, anumang ingay na nakakaistorbo, nakakabulahaw, at nakasasama sa kalusugan.

Sa ilalim ng RA 386 (Civil Code of the Philippines), Section 8 – Easement Against Nuisance:
Article 682 – Ang bawat gusali o lupain ay saklaw ng easement na nagbabawal sa may-ari o nagmamay-ari na lumikha ng nuisance sa pamamagitan ng ingay, panginginig, masangsang na amoy, usok, init, alikabok, tubig, silaw, at iba pang katulad na sanhi.
Article 683 – Alinsunod sa zoning, health, at iba pang batas, maaaring magpatakbo ng mga negosyo basta’t pinapaliit ang abalang dulot nito sa komunidad.

Sa ilalim naman ng RA 8749 (Clean Air Act of 1999):
Ipinapahayag ng Estado ang karapatan ng mamamayan sa isang balanseng at malusog na ekolohiya. Kinikilala rin na ang polusyon kabilang ang hindi kanais-nais na ingay (unwanted sound) ay may masamang epekto sa kapaligiran at kalusugan.

Ayon sa PD 1152 (Philippine Environment Code):
Itinatakda ang pagkakaroon ng pamantayan para sa community noise levels batay sa lokasyon, zoning, at land use.

Dagdag pa rito, ang NPCC Memorandum Circular No. 002-1980 ay nagtatakda ng pinahihintulutang antas ng ingay depende sa uri ng lugar at oras ng araw. Sa residential areas, 55 dB sa araw at 45 dB sa gabi lamang ang pinapayagan. Ang paglabag dito ay itinuturing na nuisance at may kaakibat na parusa, na ipinatutupad ng mga lokal na pamahalaan.

Dahil dito, nararapat lamang na mahigpit na ipinatutupad ang mga batas na ito, hindi lamang sa gabi kundi sa anumang oras na ang ingay ay nagiging istorbo at banta sa kalusugan at kapaligiran.









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DILG Philippines
Mayors for Good Governance
Philippine National Police

DILG, PAIIGTINGIN ANG SAFER CITIES INITIATIVE

10/04/2026

Nawa’y pati ang mga nag-iingay na nakakaabala sa iba ay inyong sinisita at pinagmumulta, sapagkat may umiiral namang batas para rito. Ang ingay ay isang seryosong suliranin hindi lamang ito isang nuisance, kundi may masamang epekto rin sa kalusugan at sa balanseng ekolohiya.
DILG Philippines
Mayors for Good Governance
Philippine National Police

11,676 CAUGHT IN FIRST DAY OF PNP SAFER CITIES OPERATIONS

The Philippine National Police (PNP) today announced significant accomplishments in the first full day of operations under its newly launched Safer Cities initiative, part of the broader effort to boost peace and security in urban centers nationwide.

Implemented by local police units including the Northern Police District, Eastern Police District, Southern Police District, Quezon City Police District, and Manila Police District, the city safety operations recorded a total of 11,676 violators apprehended for various local ordinance offenses. Of these, 2,478 were fined, 125 were formally charged, and 9,073 were warned or released.

Violations included 3,985 cases of drinking and smoking in public, 1,135 for roaming streets without shirts, 1,004 for minors violating curfew, 269 for karaoke beyond allowed hours, and among others.

“This Safer Cities initiative reflects our dedication to not only enforce the law, but to make every neighborhood safer and more livable,” said Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. “We are out here not just to write tickets, but to remind everyone that peaceful communities are built when people follow rules that protect us all.”

The Safer Cities effort, launched on 6 April 2026, is in direct support of the PNP’s Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, and aligns with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to intensify visible policing and encourage a stronger sense of public security in daily life.

PGEN Nartatez emphasized that the initiative balances firmness with fairness. “Nandito tayo para protektahan ang publiko at siguruhing ang bawat Pilipino ay makakarinig at makakaramdam na ligtas sila,” he said, underscoring that operations must always respect human rights and the dignity of every citizen.

The PNP also reminds the public: observe city ordinances on public conduct, adhere to curfew hours for minors, avoid drinking in public spaces, and comply with traffic rules. Reporting of violations or any concern about law enforcement conduct is encouraged through official channels to ensure accountability and transparency.

These accomplishments under Safer Cities demonstrate early momentum in strengthening peace and order across urban communities. The PNP remains committed to serving with integrity and responsiveness as it advances the principles of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)

10/04/2026

Pinagmulta daw ang nasa 7,389 katao, 403 ang kinasuhan, habang 15,584 ang binabalaan.

Dapat mga nagiingay pinagmumulta din. Tama ?

Batay sa record ng PNP National Capital Region Police Office, nasa 48,257 indibidwal na ang lumalabag sa Safer Cities Initiative sa Metro Manila mula Abril 6–8.

Nakapagtala ng pinakamaraming violation ang pag-inom at paninigarilyo sa pampublikong kalsada, kung saan umabot sa 7,300 ang mga lumabag.

Pinagmulta ang nasa 7,389 katao, 403 ang kinasuhan, habang 15,584 ang binabalaan.

📷: QCPD

09/04/2026

𝐈𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧. 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐩𝐰𝐚. 𝐈𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐚.

Ngayong Araw ng Kagitingan, buong puso nating ginugunita ang walang kapantay na katapangan, sakripisyo, at pagmamahal sa bayan ng ating mga bayani na nag-alay ng kanilang buhay para sa kalayaan ng Pilipinas. 🇵🇭

Ang araw na ito ay hindi lamang pag-alala sa kasaysayan, kundi isang paalala na ang tunay na kagitingan ay patuloy na nabubuhay sa bawat Pilipino, sa ating mga desisyon, paninindigan, at pakikitungo sa kapwa sa araw-araw.

Sa Anti Noise Crusaders of the Philippines, pinapahalagahan namin ang isang tahimik, maayos, at respetadong komunidad. Naniniwala kami na ang simpleng pagsunod sa batas, paggalang sa kapayapaan ng kapwa, at pagiging responsable sa paggamit ng ingay ay isang makabagong anyo ng kabayanihan.

Hindi man tayo nasa larangan ng digmaan, maaari tayong maging bayani sa sarili nating paraan:
• Sa pagrespeto sa katahimikan ng ating komunidad
• Sa pagiging disiplinado at responsable sa ating mga gawain
• Sa pagprotekta sa kalusugan at kapakanan ng iba laban sa ingay
• Sa paninindigan para sa tama, kahit ito ay mahirap

Ang bawat maliit na aksyon ay may malaking epekto. Ang bawat pagpapakita ng malasakit ay isang hakbang tungo sa mas maayos at mas makataong lipunan.

Sa diwa ng Araw ng Kagitingan, maging inspirasyon sana ang kabayanihan ng ating mga ninuno upang ipagpatuloy natin ang laban, hindi sa digmaan, kundi sa pagtataguyod ng disiplina, respeto, at pagkakaisa sa ating mga komunidad.

Maging bayani tayo sa simpleng paraan. Igalang ang katahimikan. Pangalagaan ang kapwa. Ipaglaban ang tama.

Maligayang Araw ng Kagitingan! 💙❤️💛

06/04/2026

All local noise ordinances must comply with national laws. Under Article 682 of RA 386, every property must not commit nuisances through noise, odors, smoke, or other disturbances. They must also follow allowable noise levels set by NPCC (now DENR-EMB) Memorandum Circular 002-1980 and PD 1152. Noise must be regulated at all times—Philippine law does not limit restrictions to after 10 PM. Compliance is required to protect public peace, health, and welfare.

06/04/2026

📢 Know Your Rights: RA 386 – Easement Against Nuisance (Article 682)

Did you know that every building or piece of land is legally prohibited from committing nuisance through noise? This is established under Article 682 of the Civil Code of the Philippines (RA 386, Section 8).

🔊 What this means:
If your neighbors’ activities, parties, videoke, loud shouting, music, or any amplified noise disturb your peace, rest, sleep, studies, or work, they are violating your legal rights to quiet enjoyment of your property.

⚖️ Rights being violated:

Right to peaceful habitation

Right to rest and sleep

Right to study or work without disturbance

Right to health and well-being, as excessive noise can cause stress, fatigue, and other health issues

🛑 What you can do:

1. Talk to your neighbor – Sometimes, a polite request can solve the problem.

2. Document the disturbance – Record the date, time, and type of noise; decibel readings if possible.

3. File a complaint – Bring your concern to your Barangay or local authorities citing RA 386, Article 682.

4. Seek legal remedies – Persistent violations can be addressed through abatement or civil action under the Civil Code.

Remember, having a celebration, a party, or even a permit does not give anyone the right to disturb others. Everyone deserves a peaceful home.

✅ Stand up for your right to peace and quiet, it’s protected by law!




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06/04/2026

The issue is not merely about time restrictions or special occasions, although reasonable time regulations are necessary. The core problem lies in the excessive and unregulated noise generated through amplified sound systems, videoke machines, and similar devices. Noise arising from parties, drinking sessions, videoke singing, Zumba activities, battles of sound systems, church services, school programs, social gatherings, animal noise, and even loud shouting has become a widespread disturbance that directly infringes upon the rights of residents to peace, rest, and health.

Under Republic Act No. 386 (Civil Code of the Philippines), nuisance is legally defined as anything that annoys or offends the senses or interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. Such acts already constitute a violation of law when noise reaches levels that disturb others. Article 682 further establishes that every building or parcel of land is subject to an easement prohibiting proprietors or possessors from committing nuisance, including nuisance caused by excessive noise. The law clearly provides abatement by proper authorities as a remedy against such violations.

Fiestas, celebrations, religious activities, or the issuance of permits do not grant immunity from compliance with existing laws. No permit can legally authorize activities that annoy, offend, disturb public peace, or endanger public health. Government authorization cannot override statutory protections guaranteed under civil, environmental, and public health laws.

Historically, environmental regulation in the Philippines recognized the serious impact of noise pollution. During the administration of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the government established the National Pollution Control Commission (NPCC), which prescribed measurable decibel limits for different land-use zones. NPCC Memorandum Circular No. 002-1980, now enforced under the DENR–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), remains valid and enforceable and mandates strict regulation of environmental noise levels.

Scientific and medical evidence consistently demonstrates that excessive noise poses significant risks to human health, including sleep disturbance, stress, cardiovascular problems, reduced productivity, and psychological harm. Residential areas are legally and socially intended to be zones of rest and recovery. However, the habitual and uncontrolled use of videoke machines and other sound-amplifying devices has transformed many residential communities into environments of continuous disturbance, depriving residents of their fundamental right to peaceful habitation.

The government must therefore recognize that the central issue is not the occasion or the schedule, but the failure to regulate and control harmful noise levels. Existing laws already prohibit the creation of noise that disturbs others, regardless of whether the activity involves birthdays, fiestas, religious gatherings, or other celebrations. A permit cannot legalize nuisance.

In light of these legal mandates, we call upon national and local government authorities to strictly and consistently enforce the following laws and regulations:

Republic Act No. 386 (Civil Code of the Philippines – Law on Nuisance)

Republic Act No. 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act)

Presidential Decree No. 1152 (Philippine Environment Code)

Presidential Decree No. 856 (Code on Sanitation of the Philippines)

NPCC Memorandum Circular No. 002-1980 on environmental noise standards

Effective enforcement is not optional but a legal obligation of the State to protect public health, welfare, and the constitutional right of citizens to a balanced and healthful ecology. The continued tolerance of excessive noise in residential areas undermines the rule of law and the well-being of communities.

We therefore urge the government to take decisive action, strengthen enforcement mechanisms, and ensure that residential areas remain places where citizens can live, rest, and sleep in peace as guaranteed by law.









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President Bongbong Marcos
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla
Office of the President of the Philippines - Malacanang
Senate of the Philippines
House of Representatives of the Philippines
DILG Philippines
Department of Health (Philippines)
Philippine National Police Mayors for Good Governance

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Q: Pwede ko po bang ireklamo ang kapitbahay ko na sobrang lakas ng music kahit wala pang 10PM?

A: Opo, maaari po ninyo silang ireklamo kahit wala pang 10PM kung ang ingay ay labis na nakakaabala na. Hindi lang po ito usapin ng barangay ordinance—may basehan din po ito sa pambansang batas.

Sa ilalim ng Civil Code of the Philippines, partikular sa provisions on nuisance (Art. 694–707), bawal ang anumang gawain na nagdudulot ng istorbo, panganib, o discomfort sa ibang tao. Ang sobrang lakas na music na nakakaapekto sa inyong pahinga ay maaaring ituring na nuisance, kahit hindi pa lampas 10PM.

Bukod dito, sa Revised Penal Code, maaaring pumasok ang konsepto ng unjust vexation (Art. 287) kung ang ginagawa ng kapitbahay ay sadyang nakakaistorbo o nakakainis nang walang sapat na dahilan

06/04/2026

Kahit wala pang 10pm pwedeng dumulog at isangguni sa kinauukulan ang labis na ingay at distorbo sa inyong komunidad.

Magtxt o tumawag sa 09178475757 o sa 911.