PBBM Orders Maximum Tolerance for Pax Silica Protests
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the police to exercise "maximum tolerance" in handling protests against the proposed Pax Silica initiative. This directive comes amid reports of alleged harassment and excessive force against student demonstrators, with the government encouraging dialogue to address concerns.
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