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PNP to charge protesters for burning effigies
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil ordered the filing of criminal charges against activists who burned effigies during President Marcos' State of the Nation Address (SONA).
The directive was made after members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Southern Tagalog burned an effigy of Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte along Commonwealth Avenue.
Marbil stated that there are no exceptions to the law and cases will be filed against anyone who violates it.
The PNP may file charges for violations of environmental laws and the Public Assembly Act (Batas Pambansa 880) against the protesters.
The National Capital Region Police Office director confirmed that police have documented the effigy burning as evidence for the case.
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