SONA 2015 GENERALLY PEACEFUL -PNP
The State of the Nation by His
Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III was relatively peaceful
despite isolated clash between PNP CDM contingents and unruly
demonstrators who breached barriers and confronted peace officers. A
total 10 personnel from PNP, 2 from AFP and 5 demonstrators were
injured. The total crowd/demonstrators in various locations were
estimated to be around 6, 000.
This was the overall assessment of PNP
Chief, Director General Ricardo C Marquez on the activities staged by
some cause-oriented groups and militant organizations in connection with
the 6th SONA of President Aquino at the opening of the regular session
of the 16th Congress.
Nevertheless, the PNP arrested one
demonstrator identified as Eric Lopez for violating Batas Pambansa 880,
which governs peaceful assemblies in public places; malicious mischief;
and direct assault.
"As we respect the rights of those who
express their grievances, opinions, they should also respect the rights
of those who are just doing their job in preserving the peace and
enforcing the law. Actions that prejudice the life, liberty or cause
injury to another is unacceptable in a democratic society. We will file
cases to those who are involve in the incident against our policemen",
PDG Marquez added.
No other significant incidents were reported from the different regions of the country. (PNP-PIO)
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