Manila Girds for Water Riots

Story tools

Comments

A A AResize

Print

Share and Email

 

Inquirer.net, News Report, T.J. Burgonio, Alcuin Papa, and Jocelyn Uy, Posted: Jul 26, 2010

MANILA, Philippines -- While claiming that the worst of the capital's water shortage ever is over, the Office of the President is deploying soldiers and civilian personnel to restore order and avert any riot in at least 177 barangays (villages) in metropolitan Manila that are now grappling with a water shortage, officials said last week.

At least four battalions or roughly 2,000 soldiers from the National Capital Region Command are expected to be deployed as soon as the Department of Public Works and Highways gave the go-signal, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said.

In Camp Aguinaldo, Brig. Gen. Jose Mabanta, the AFP spokesperson, said the main task of the military during the rationing of water was to ensure that it was done in a peaceful and orderly manner and oversee the security of residents, some already angry and desperate.

 

Comments

 

Disclaimer: Comments do not necessarily reflect the views of New America Media. NAM reserves the right to edit or delete comments. Once published, comments are visible to search engines and will remain in their archives. If you do not want your identity connected to comments on this site, please refrain from commenting or use a handle or alias instead of your real name.