19 Mar 2024 | 04:41 AM UTC
Philippines: Protest underway on Mendiola Street in Metro Manila as of the afternoon of March 19
Protest ongoing on Mendiola Street in Metro Manila, Philippines, afternoon of March 19. Tight security, localized disruptions likely.
Dozens of activists are staging a demonstration on Mendiola Street in Manila as of the afternoon of March 19. The purpose of the action is to denounce the meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions around the protest site will likely continue over the coming hours. Scuffles are possible if police forcibly disperse the demonstration or activists attempt to breach security cordons
Avoid the protest as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Allow additional time for journeys in the affected area. Heed all official directives. Leave an area at the first sign of unrest.
