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PNP subpoenas UP student council chair over violent incidents on Sept. 21
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued a subpoena to Joaquin Buenaflor, the University Student Council chairperson at UP Diliman, reportedly for his involvement in recent protests.
Three police officers visited Buenaflor's residence, but his uncle refused to accept the subpoena, and he was later warned of a potential arrest warrant if he did not provide a statement.
Buenaflor is the fourth student leader to be summoned and the first from UP, following similar actions against student leaders from PUP and De La Salle-College of St. Benilde.
The PNP's Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) previously stated its intention to summon over 20 individuals connected to recent protests, specifically those involved in clashes in Mendiola on September 21.
The UP Office of the Student Regent condemned the subpoena, characterizing it as an attempt by the PNP to suppress protest participants and part of the police force's pattern of "brutality" and "witch-hunting."
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