Police halts Baha sa Luneta 2.0 preparations

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila police stopped preparations for the Baha sa Luneta 2.0 anti-corruption rally at Luneta Park Sunday morning, organizers said. The mass action was scheduled to begin at 12:01 a.m. but was prohibited by police, who cited the lack of a permit. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Secretary General Mong Palatino, however, said they had previously coordinated with the Manila local government and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). “We were surprised because on September 21, we did not have a permit but were still able to hold a protest. This time, we coordinated with the Manila LGU […]...

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