(UPDATE) AT least five police officers sustained injuries when anti-riot police clashed with members of militant groups during a Bonifacio Day protest on Saturday on Recto Avenue in Manila.
The altercation occurred as authorities blocked protesters from marching toward Mendiola, a historically symbolic site for rallies and demonstrations.
CLASH Protesters scuffle with anti-riot police during a rally in Manila on Nov. 30, 2024, which marked the 161st birth anniversary of national hero Andres Bonifacio. They were joined by labor groups and other cause-oriented organizations in calling for higher wages and lowering prices of basic commodities. Story on A8 PHOTO BY FRANCIS R.
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