The Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-Timog Katagalugan (BAYAN-TK) has condemned the alleged obstruction by authorities of its delegation traveling to Manila to participate in a protest related to ASEAN 2026.
According to BAYAN-TK, personnel from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) repeatedly stopped their jeepneys, while the Philippine National Police (PNP) set up checkpoints in Biñan and San Pedro, Laguna.
The incident reportedly occurred after their vehicles failed to pass a roadworthiness inspection.
However, the group accused authorities of allegedly sabotaging their jeepneys, including puncturing their tires and cutting their pump belts and brake hoses.
BAYAN-TK strongly denounced the incident, stressing that inspections and checkpoints should not be used to suppress their right to freedom of expression and participation in public demonstrations.
(Photo Courtesy: BAYAN-TK)
