Citing intelligence reports that communist rebels will join rallies commemorating the declaration of martial law by dictator Ferdinand Marcos 46 years ago, the Philippine National Police urges students not to take part in today’s demonstrations “for their safety.”The PNP, nevertheless, will deploy 4,000 officers to secure rally sites around Metro Manila, according to the PNP spokesperson, Chief Supt. to refrain from joining these protest rallies for their own safety,” he added. Student leadersYouth and student leaders, however, said they would not be intimidated by the PNP warning. Dream on to those who want to remove the President,” said presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. However, he reminded the authorities to follow the law on maximum tolerance during protests.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 20, 2018 21:33 UTC