President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed support for the ongoing implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP), particularly in key roads across Metro Manila, emphasizing that the system holds a significant role in promoting road discipline and eliminating corruption.
In his official podcast, Marcos underscored that the NCAP, implemented by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), is an effective tool in ensuring compliance with traffic rules, as it relies purely on photographic or video evidence captured by cameras.
“In principle, agree ako doon sa No Contact, agreed ako diyan, magandang layunin. Ang layunin ay masundan ang rules of the road ba, hindi kung anu-ano ang ginagawa natin,” he said.
“Bawas ‘yan sa korapsyon,” the President stated.
He explained that since the violations are now recorded and enforced using technology such as CCTV and traffic cameras, opportunities for bribery and other illicit practices are significantly reduced.
“Ito, it will be based solely kung ano ‘yung nasa picture. Magbabayad siya ng multa, hindi ibinibigay sa kahit na anong tao, it’s straight to the system,” Marcos emphasized.
He pointed out that this new system directly addresses a long-standing problem of corruption during physical apprehensions. In many cases before NCAP, he said, motorists caught violating traffic rules would often resort to bribery to avoid penalties.
“It will be the opposite, kasi magsabi na tayo ng totoo, pag hinuli ka ng pulis, may nakasiksik na doon sa lisensya mo na P200, P500,” the President said, referring to previous common practices where motorists would insert cash into their licenses when handing them over to law enforcers.
Marcos added that such practices would now be avoided under NCAP, as the issuance of violations is no longer subject to human discretion but based strictly on documented infractions.
The process also ensures that penalties are paid directly to the government system, reducing the likelihood of fund misappropriation.
However, the President also admitted that the program’s implementation is still a work in progress.
Despite some concerns raised by motorists and critics, Marcos reaffirmed that NCAP’s primary aim is to instill discipline on the road and uphold transparency in law enforcement.
