NCRPO: Situation around Senate ‘under control’ despite reported tension

MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) maintained that the situation around the Senate remained “under control” despite the reported tensions among protesters in the vicinity. “No untoward incident has been reported as of this reporting time,” NCRPO spokesperson Maj. Hazel Asilo said in a text message sent to reporters. “The overall security situation within the vicinity of the Senate of the Philippines remains generally peaceful and under control,” she added. READ: PNP calls for calm as Senate tensions simmer Tensions in the Senate most recently escalated after the 11-member minority bloc led by Sen. Vicente “Tito” […]... Keep on reading: NCRPO: Situation around Senate ‘under control’ despite reported tension