25 Aug 2024 | 03:12 PM UTC
Philippines: Activists protest in Davao City late Aug. 25
Activists are protesting on Carlos P. Garcia Highway in Davao City, Philippines, late Aug. 25. Localized disruptions likely.
Members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) church are blocking Carlos P. Garcia Highway outside the Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) in Davao City late Aug. 25. The demonstration is in solidarity with the church leader Apollo Quiboloy amid police officers reportedly serving a warrant against him at the nearby KOJC The Name Above Every Name cathedral. Lane closures on Carlos P. Garcia Highway are reportedly affecting access to DVO.
Heightened security and localized traffic disruptions around the protest site will likely continue over the coming hours. Police could enact further road closures around the area. 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, especially if travelling via DVO. Heed all official directives. Leave an area at the first sign of unrest.
