Over 200 arrested for illegal demonstrations in Muntinlupa – SPD

MANILA, Philippines — Over 200 individuals were arrested for participating in illegal demonstrations in Barangay Sucat, Muntinlupa, according to Southern Police District (SPD) Director Brig. Gen. Rodel Pastor.

“They conducted a protest rally in Barangay Sucat, Muntinlupa, wherein it is not a freedom park and without permit, daming naabala kasi nabarahan ang kalsada, daming apektadong mamamaya at commuters,” Pastor told the Inquirer in a Viber message on Sunday.

(They conducted a protest rally in Barangay Sucat, Muntinlupa, wherein it is not a freedom park and without permit, causing significant disruption as the road was blocked, affecting many residents and commuters.)

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“Nasa NCRPO, ongoing processing sila for the filing of necessary case,” added Pastor.

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(They are in NCRPO, they are currently processing the filing of the necessary case.)

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In a separate statement, the SPD chief urged protesters to exercise this right responsibly, hold demonstrations in designated freedom parks, and abide by existing laws to safeguard public order and safety.

“At the same time, I remind all police personnel to remain professional, disciplined, impartial, and respectful in performing their duties,” said Pastor.

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“Let us demonstrate that public safety and democratic freedoms can go hand in hand, especially as the country hosts the Asean Summit,” he added.

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Meanwhile, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said it apprehended eight individuals at Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila, on Sunday.

“These violators were apprehended strictly for unlawful obstruction, public disruption, and active defiance—not for their opinions,” said the NCRPO in a statement.

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“While we fully respect the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and enforce maximum tolerance, free expression is never a license to break the law, paralyze traffic, or violently defy authorities,” the NCRPO added. /cb