MANILA, Philippines – Informal settlers living along Agham Road in Quezon City barricaded early Monday in anticipation of possible demolition, police said. Superintended Pedro Sanchez, Quezon City Police District-Station 2 commander, said roughly 50 residents set up their barricades past 8 a.m. A radio report said police officers tried to put down the barricades, but failed to do so. However, Sanchez said the situation remains peaceful as of posting. In a statement, urban poor group Kadamay said the move was made to ensure that the demolition team will not reach their community as the 30-day notice of eviction lapsed. "Some 500 ...
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