Informal settlers fight off demolition in Quezon City
MANILA, Philippines—Informal settlers were fighting off a team tearing down their shanties in Barangay Balara along Commonwealth in Quezon City Friday, police said.
“There was disorder,” said Senior Police Officer 1 Alvin Lasam of Station 6 of the Quezon City Police, but said he has received reports of anyone being injured in the commotion.
The demolition, set to start at around 9 a.m., has been delayed because of the protesting settlers, said Lasam.
About 20 police officers were sent to ensure peace and order in the area, he said.
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