AMID the commanding presence of the Philippine National Police (PNP) team that was dispatched to the area to provide police assistance to the contractors, the demolition Thursday of shanties of about 25 families in Graneta Street, San Andres, Manila, proceeded smoothly, without any violent incidents.
Accompanied by PNP personnel, the contractors descended on the location and posted legal notices for the impending demolition of the property, according to police, this prevented any potential confrontations with the displaced residents.
(Benjamin Cuaresma/ai/mnm)