Difference between revisions of "Parañaque City, Philippines"

'''29 face raps for Parañaque violence'''

*Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/04/24/12/29-face-raps-para%C3%B1aque-violence

*By: ABS-CBNnews.com

*''April 24, 2012''

Twenty-nine people, including 3 minors, are facing charges for their alleged participation in the riot during Monday’s demolition at the Silverio Compound in Parañaque City.

Chief Inspector Enrique Sy of the Parañaque City police investigation section said the 29 residents are facing charges of violating Revised Penal Code articles 151 (resistance and disobedience to a person in authority); and 153 (disturbance of public orders).

The 29 residents are also facing alarm and scandal charges.

Parañaque Police chief Senior Superintendent Billy Beltran said 24 men; 2 were women; and 3 were minors (between the ages 15 and 18) were arrested.

Police initially arrested 33 residents, but 4 of them were released after they were discovered to be under the age of 15.

Under Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, anyone below the age of 15 is exempt from any criminal liability.

Commission on Human Rights chair Etta Rosales, meanwhile, called for an investigation on reports that the violence during the demolition was started by protesters who were not residents of the barangay.

Various groups condemned the violence during Monday’s demolition at Silverio Compound. Among the groups that condemned the violence were the End Impunity Alliance, Promotion for Church People's Response, Anakpawis, Bayan, COURAGE and Karapatan.