From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 31): 20 NutriAsia protesters in violent clash arrested
CAMP GEN ALEJO S. SANTOS, Bulacan -- Twenty workers and supporters of a labor protest against NutriAsia Inc. were arrested by police following a violent clash outside the company’s factory in Barangay Pantoc, Meycauayan City, this province Monday afternoon.
Senior Supt. Chito G. Bersaluna, acting director of the Bulacan Police Provincial Office (BPPO), identified the arrested protesters as Alon Ang, Hiyas Saturay, John Bonifacio, Psalty Caluza, Eric Cantoc, Einstein Receded, Mark Ezequiel Quinto, Nikkie John Abilar, Danny Boy Cea, and Mark Ponce.
Also nabbed were Marylle Jons Alcantara, Jeovellyn Bornales, Daisy Jane Happa, Reynaldo Aboy, Sidney Naharo, Jerald De Leon, Jaime Castro, Imelda Rey Miraposte, Aileen Raganit, and Edwin Barana.
Based on the report of Marilao and Meycauayan Police, the protesters included members of NutriAsia Laborers Union and militant groups such as League of Filipino Students, Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) and Anakpawis.
"A violent attack was instigated by the protesters by throwing stones and pieces of lumber against the guards. This prompted the guards to defend themselves by blocking the attack,” Bersaluna said.
He said 12 security guards sustained injuries while no one was reported hurt on the protesters’ side.
“Father Rolly De Leon, the priest who officiated the Holy Eucharist prior to the clash and his companion were secured by the police," Bersaluna added.
Confiscated from the protesters after the clash was a .22-caliber revolver with two live ammunitions.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043275
Possible rabble-rousing/violent protest activity by known Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) front organizations. The League of Filipino Students, Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) and Anakpawis are all CPP front groups.
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