Tension ran high as the Manila Police District (MPD) anti-riot unit blocked around 700 members of human rights groups from marching to Mendiola to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of Martial Law on Saturday, Sept. 21.<br /><br />Protesters faced the Manila police as they attempted to march towards Mendiola Bridge near Malacañang Palace.<br /><br />READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/21/police-block-700-protesters-from-marching-to-mendiola-on-52nd-martial-law-anniversary-1
