QC government ‘censures’ Leni-Kiko rally violations

The “Pink Sunday” campaign rally of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis Pangilinan at the Quezon Memorial Circle on Sunday violated safety protocols “mutually agreed upon with the city government”.

The local government unit (LGU) statement also asked other candidates who will hold events in the city to strictly adhere to agreements outlined in the signed permits granted them.

“Unfortunately, today’s Pink Sunday event organized by supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis (Kiko) Pangilinan resulted in a spillover crowd that violated several restrictions that were mutually agreed upon. While crowd control is a highly complicated aspect of large gatherings, it is a test of discipline for the organizers and attendees to show that their chosen candidates observe the laws of the land,” the statement read. Read More