MANILA -- Quezon City residents have been given the right to arrest criminals and other people caught doing illegal activities.
The Citizen's Arrest Ordinance, authored by Councilor Ranulfo Ludovica, aims to employ the help of citizens in curbing crimes and other illegal activities.
The ordinance also specifies what a resident should do when arresting a criminal.
Although legal experts agree that it is the responsibility of residents to maintain the peace and order in their community, they also warn against abuses, especially as criminals also have their rights.