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TO prevent the city’s youth from involving
themselves in vices during the two-month school break, Mayor Alfredo
Lim of Manila on Monday ordered the Manila Police District (MPD) to
intensify its campaign against illegal drugs and other vices such as
gambling.
Lim met with city officials and
members of the MPD to inform them of his “zero vices” directive,
especially during the summer vacation. The mayor also asked
concerned officials to seek assistance from barangay leaders.
Meanwhile, Lim said that he is
currently coordinating with officials of the Manila Ocean Park to
give children special discounts on entrance fees. Children are
expected to visit the oceanarium in larger numbers during the summer
break.
It was also learned that
arrangements are being made so that poor children may also get to
see the park free of charge.
Earlier, the Manila Ocean Park
granted the request of the Manila City government to give the
city’s residents a 10-percent discount.
Manila residents must only
present documents such as birth certificates, identification cards
or barangay certifications to avail of the discount.
 --Rommel
C. Lontayao
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