Remulla Says Police `Pitiful' After Enduring Violence During Protests

Outrage in Manila: What happened in the September 21 riots

MANILA, Philippines – On Sunday, September 21, riots broke out in three parts of Manila as a massive demonstration was ongoing at EDSA denouncing government corruption. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. previously expressed support for the protests against flood control fraud. But in light of the violence that ensued during and after these protests, the government had dismissed rioters as a group of “hooligans.” At least 216 were arrested following…

Remulla says police `pitiful' after enduring violence during protests

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday lamented the plight of police personnel who endured violent incidents during Sunday’s protest. At a Palace briefing, Remulla described some policemen as pitiful after unruly protesters caused disruptions in parts of Ayala Bridge near the entrance of Malacañang compound and Mendiola. READ: Palace to hold rowdy protesters in Manila accountable – Castro “Our police are pitiful—they w…

95 cops injured, 216 protesters arrested in violent Sept. 21 demonstrations

Ninety-five police officers were injured and 216 protesters were arrested following violent clashes during the anti-corruption demonstrations held across Manila

Rioters torch truck, clash with police on Ayala Bridge amid Sept. 21 rallies

Footage of the incident close to Mendiola Street at Malacañan Palace first surfaced on TikTok livestreams, showing several individuals with their faces covered by balaclavas or cloth.

Protest turns violent at Ayala Bridge; motorcycle set on fire

MANILA, Philippines —Tension flared at Ayala Bridge on Sunday, September 21, after anti-corruption protesters clashed with police and set fire to vehicles blocking the road.Authorities said an unidentified group burned the tire of a container van that had been used as a barricade at the bridge. The same group also carried off and torched a parked motorcycle.Some masked individuals were seen throwing objects at police officers as clashes broke ou…

Scores hurt as masked rioters clash with cops

At least 30 were hurt after masked protesters hurled objects and burned tires before a police barricade at Ayala Bridge in Manila on Sunday afternoon.