Tagged: paranaque demolition

CHR hits police brutality in Paranaque demolition

From abs-cbnnews.com: MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemned Monday alleged acts of police brutality during the demolition of illegal market stalls in Silverio Compound in Parañaque. CHR Chairwoman Etta Rosales...

Malacanang distances itself from Paranaque demolition

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang yesterday distanced from the violent demolition of illegal market stalls in Parañaque City, saying the court, not the executive branch, issued the demolition order. Deputy Presidential Spokeswoman Abigail Valte however...

680 families from Silverio Compound to have houses soon – Mayor Bernabe

We asked updates from Paranaque Mayor Jun Bernabe’s office a day after the demolition in the Silverio Compound and the mayor told us that he had met with National Housing Authority general manager Chito...

Barricades up vs Parañaque demolition; Expect heavy traffic along Sucat Road

From abs-cbnnews.com: MANILA, Philippines – Residents and vendors of a flea market have started barricading Sucat Road in Parañaque City on Monday morning to protest the impending demolition of structures in the area. The...

Urban poor group protests demolition of shanties in Parañaque

By Abigail Kwok INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Urban-poor groups on Tuesday rushed to the Paranaque City hall to protest the alleged illegal demolition of their homes in the community of Palasan and the arrest of residents...