00:00Chaos is unfolding in Indonesia and Nepal, with widespread protests over corruption and government actions.
00:06In Indonesia, demonstrators are speaking out against lawmakers' high salaries,
00:10while in Nepal, protests have escalated to the point of setting the Prime Minister's office on fire.
00:16Our Ryan Lesigas has the details.
00:22Currently viral on social media is the chaos happening in Indonesia and Nepal.
00:26In Indonesia, protests are happening left and right, ignited by outrage over the high salaries of their lawmakers.
00:34In Nepal, meanwhile, the office of the Prime Minister was set on fire amid widespread protests against corruption.
00:40This situation has caused concern for some.
00:43As a result, the DILG immediately called for a command conference in anticipation of possible anti-corruption protests that might occur in the country.
00:52According to DILG Secretary Junvik Rimulya, protests will not be prevented as long as there is a proper permit.
01:00His instruction to the police, be patient, respect the public's sentiments, and enforce maximum tolerance.
01:06We have to be sensitive to the grievances of the people.
01:10Kailangan may outlet yan eh.
01:12The more you suppress them, the worse it gets.
01:15So, haya na.
01:16Haya na natin.
01:17Mag-protest sila kung gusto nila.
01:18Wala kami pipigilan dyan.
01:20Pero, we also expected to be peaceful.
01:23Acting PNP Chief, Police Lieutenant General Jose Valencio Nartates Jr.
01:27said that they already have security plans in place for this.
01:30We have already our security plan for dispersal or crowd management and for security.
01:42Meron na tayong mga security plans that had been set.
01:45And then, we have also our information na pwede natin pagtuunan or itong information na ito, this is the basis for any operation.
01:56The PNP also said they do not expect the kind of public outrage seen in the countries like Indonesia and Nepal to happen in the Philippines.
02:05Continuously, we are monitoring the peace and order and safety in Metro Manila, not only in Metro Manila but nationwide.
02:13Despite this, the PNP assures that they are ready for any situation to maintain order in the country.
02:19Earlier today, a protest organized by various groups caused slight traffic disruptions due to issues related to flood control projects.
02:27The groups shouted that it is not only the law of the land but also the law of God, thou shalt not steal, that has been violated by those involved in the corrupt flood control projects in the country.
02:39They insisted that ghost projects were built and the future Filipinos has collapsed.
02:44Before noon, the protesters voluntarily dispersed.
02:48More than a hundred police officers were deployed to ensure the protests remained peaceful.
02:53Ryan Lisiguez from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines, Camp Crame.
