QCPD probes video of media member allegedly kicking cops outside DAR

MANILA, Philippines—The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is investigating a viral video showing a reported commotion outside the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Quezon City on Monday.

The scene reportedly involves a person who identified himself as a media worker, allegedly used profanity and kicked several cops.

“Initial reports indicate that a verbal altercation occurred involving an individual who identified himself as a member of the media and deployed police personnel,” said the QCPD in a statement on Tuesday.

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“The individual allegedly uttered profane remarks and kicked several police personnel,” added the QCPD.

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Police officers intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further.

The QCPD said it is still looking into the incident that happened at about 5 p.m. to determine what transpired and whether any laws were breached.

At that time, about 200 people gathered in front of DAR for a protest.

Read: NUJP calls for accountability as cops allegedly harass reporter

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The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) earlier denounced the alleged violence against Bulatlat reporter Ernest Cruz.

Cruz was covering a farmers-led protest outside the DAR central office.

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The NUJP also said that another person – Robie Matias – sustained injuries after he was “caught in the middle of a standoff between protesters and police.”

Matias is a campus journalist from Far Eastern University. /apl