Quezon City Police to File Cases After Protest Injuries
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) announced plans to file criminal charges following a protest related to flood control issues outside the House of Representatives. The demonstration resulted in injuries to seven or eight police officers, officials reported.
QCPD officer-in-charge Col. Randy Glenn Silvio revealed that Police Station 6 is preparing complaints for alarm and scandal, as well as violations of Batas Pambansa 880 or the Public Assembly Act of 1985 against several individuals identified during the protest. This move signals a firm response to the unrest that unfolded recently.
Details on Police Injuries and Case Preparation
“Pineprepare na ng Police Station 6 yung filing ng case actually medyo may sugat sa ulo ’yung isang PNCO at yung batallion commander. ’Yung iba naman gasgas lang. Minor injuries lang naman,” Col. Silvio said during a press briefing.
He further explained that one police non-commissioned officer and the battalion commander sustained head wounds, while others suffered minor scratches. Community members noted that the injuries were not severe but serious enough to prompt legal action.
Col. Silvio also mentioned ongoing coordination with protest organizers. “I check namin dahil we coordinated dun sa organizers sabi naman nila meron sila bibigay na pangalan ’yun ang hinihintay namin ’yung identity ng I think from southern tagalog,” he added, indicating that they await a list of names, presumably from Southern Tagalog regions.
Background of the Flood Control Protest
The protest took place outside the Batasang Pambansa as the House of Representatives discussed the proposed 2026 budget for the Department of Public Works and Highways. Progressive groups including Kabataan, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers, Bayan Muna, and others demanded accountability for alleged mismanagement of flood control projects.
During the rally, demonstrators threw objects at the Batasang Pambansa’s south gate. Police officers responded by shielding the chamber with anti-riot shields to maintain order, local leaders observed.
Implications and Next Steps
The Quezon City Police’s decision to file criminal cases underscores the tensions between law enforcement and activist groups over public infrastructure issues. Officials reported that the legal process will proceed once the identities of those responsible for the injuries are confirmed.
Community members emphasized the importance of peaceful protest and dialogue, even as accountability for the flood control situation remains a pressing concern for many citizens.
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