Policemen detain a resident of Brgy. Culiat who allegedly held possession of a weapon during a demolition in Quezon City. Three people were arrested as policemen and residents clashed during the demolition, which led to negotiations between officials that resulted in giving the residents a three-day timeline to self-demolish their houses. According to Sheriff Bienvenido Reyes Jr. of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98, a court ordered the demolition of some 80 homes in a 2,000-square meter private property. Informal settlers called for the suspension of the demolition job until they


Policemen detain a resident of Brgy. Culiat who allegedly held possession of a weapon during a demolition in Quezon City. Three people were arrested as policemen and residents clashed during the demolition, which led to negotiations between officials that resulted in giving the residents a three-day timeline to self-demolish their houses. According to Sheriff Bienvenido Reyes Jr. of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98, a court ordered the demolition of some 80 homes in a 2,000-square meter private property. Informal settlers called for the suspension of the demolition job until they are provided with a decent relocation site. (Photo by Richard James M. Mendoza / Pacific Press)


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