A Presidential Security Guard tries to prevent militant youth from entering the Malacanan Complex during a protest rally in Manila.
The group were able to enter the complex as authorities push and shove them outside the area.
This PSG official was seen taking photos of the protest and was later confronted by the youth group questioning him of the purpose of his picture taking.
Media practitioners were also harrassed by the authorities as they cover the event as a PSG official claims that media is in cohorts with the militant groups even though the media is covering a legitimate event. Camera’s were blocked as they punch and kick protesters caught and are already behind the front lines.
This simply shows how one-sided the PSG and this administration view the role of the Philippine media.
Initial reports claim that 22 youth members were arrested and brought to the Manila Police District. In the end, the protesters rally behind the gates of Malacanan and call their action a success.
