Just after the incident in Quezon City where a police officer shot and killed a former soldier suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, a video of authorities beating up a fish vendor went viral.
Known Duterte critic Agot Isidro was appalled the incident.
“So saan nila dadalhin? Kung ikukulong lang siya kasama ng iba, anong mangyayari sa social distancing? Di ko gets.
So saan nila dadalhin?
Kung ikukulong lang siya kasama ng iba, anong mangyayari sa social distancing? Di ko gets.
Parang yung mga video before na nangyayari sa Wuhan.
Philippines, Province of China na nga pala. 😏 https://t.co/XJCh3PZJzH
— Agot Isidro (@agot_isidro) April 28, 2020
“Parang yung mga video before na nangyayari sa Wuhan. Philippines, Province of China na nga pala.”
Taken this morning: Someone from the sidewalk being detained. Along Panay Avenue, Barangay South Triangle, Quezon City. @rapplerdotcom @ABSCBNNews @gmanews @YouScoop @AltABSCBN @MovePH @bayanmo @cnnphilippines @DZMMTeleRadyo @inquirerdotnet @PhilippineStar @dzbb @ChelDiokno pic.twitter.com/4VVC99UG7m
— Renee Montoya (@TheQuestion52) April 27, 2020
On the other hand, the Quezon City local government said in a statement that it has launched a “full-blown investigation” into the incident.
“The City Government shall never condone any acts of violence or violation of human rights, regardless of reason or justification, especially when committed by an official or employee of the City Government or any of the City’s Barangays.”
The local government has also reminded them to improve on how they deal with the current quarantine.
“All its personnel and agents are strongly reminded to always conduct themselves with proper decorum and restraint, and to observe compassion and tolerance especially in these difficult times.”
Nakakaiyak ito… He's a fish vendor na hinde naka face mask… Sa Vie, pag wala kang mask, bibigyan ka ng pulis. Dito, kating kati mga pulis, tanod na manghuli… Minsan, sa kagustuhan nating maging tama, nakakalimutan nating maging makatao… Tuwang tuwa pa si Gatchalian niyan
— I'm Just Here for the NEWS (@sandcastle84) April 28, 2020
Yes naiintindihan ko lumabag siya sa ECQ dahil nagbebenta ng isda at walang mask pero kailangan bugbugin ng ganun OMG bilang Tao Hindi pasok sa panlasa ko yan Di Naman siya nanlalaban pero Kung hampasin bugbugin my goodness ano ba hawak hawak niyo na siya Ilan Kayo Isa Lang siya
— MissGee20 (@GailOrante) April 28, 2020
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