Tension flared in Barangay 208 along Samal and Orion Streets in Dinalupihan, Tondo, Manila, as residents clashed with a demolition team over the tearing down of a three-story building.
The disagreement between the residents and the demolition crew led to a heated confrontation, disrupting the proceedings and drawing the attention of local authorities.
According to the demolition team led by Engineer Joseph Bulanon, the residents had long benefited from the building, but it was obstructing the road. The team had notified the barangay about the planned demolition, but Chairman Reyes ignored the notice.
“Diba meron naman tayong circular memo na galing sa presidente namin dati? Na lahat ng mga kalye, lahat ng obstruction. So continuation lang naman po ito ng ano natin," Bulanon insisted.
However, Barangay Chairman Rolly Reyes reasoned that it has been 30 years since the Barangay hall was established. He pleaded to stop the demolition, and he will step down from his position.
In the end, the demolition proceeded as planned.
