4 people hurt as demolition resumes in QC — reports

At least four people were injured Wednesday as violence marred anew the demolition of houses in a neighborhood in New Manila, Quezon City. Radio dzBB reported clashes erupted between members of a demolition team and affected residents in Mariana village, where four were reported hurt. In a later report, QTV’s Chino Gaston said some members of the demolition team were hurt as residents blasted improvised explosives and throw stones at the demlition area. “Bumabagsak ang mga bato at mga bote dito sa area… pero matagumpay namang naidaos ang demolition... (residents threw stones and bottles at members of the wrecking team, but the operation has been successful)," Gaton said.
For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV Since last week, residents have engaged the demolition team and police personnel securing it in violent confrontations. On Wednesday last week, 10 were reported hurt as residents clashed with members of the demolition team. The following day, six explosions were heard in the area as the wrecking team prepared to resume their work. On Friday, residents occupied roads around the area to block the demolition team from returning to the site. But, last weekend, the residents got a two-day reprieve after they promised to voluntarily dismantle their houses. A Quezon City court had ordered the demolition of the houses, but many of the residents said they had been staying there since the 1950s. — LBG, GMANews.TV