Cops disrupt gift-giving program for children in Manila
Cops disrupt gift-giving program for children in Manila
By VENMAR CECILLE
Bulatlat.com
MANILA – Armed elements of the Manila Police District (MPD) disturbed the gift-giving program for the children of Valencia, Sta. Mesa, December 11.
The program was organized by the Tulong Kabataan Sta. Mesa (TKSM) for the families ravaged by the fire incident on August 21. Their initiative was able to provide Christmas gifts, toys, modules, clothes, and ready-to-eat food for more than 100 affected children.
According to TKSM, two heavily armed police, two police mobiles, and eight other police forces arrived at the venue, harassing their volunteers.
This is despite the organization’s permit and coordination with Barangay 636 officials. The police reportedly removed the tents, speakers, and other materials used by the organization, asking them to stop the program by 12:30 pm.
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