Demolition in Parañaque snarls traffic

MANILA, Philippines—An ongoing demolition Wednesday in Paranaque City has caused heavy traffic along Sucat Road, police said.

The demolition of shanties and stalls in Silverio Compound that began around 8 a.m., has snarled traffic from the compound towards the Ninoy Aquino International Airport as people affected by the demolition gathered on the streets, Paranaque police Radio Operator Edito Flores said.

“Unti-unti nang umaandar ang traffic pagdating malapit sa airport pero masikip padin sa area ng compound,” he said.

While no report of any untoward incident has reached the station as of posting time, around 100 cops, some in full anti-riot gears, has been deployed to maintain order in the vicinity of the demolition site.