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14 activists charged for holding protests without permits during Sona

14 activists charged for holding protests without permits during Sona

Sona protesters march along Commonwealth Avenue to Tandang Sora in Quezon City on Monday, July 24, for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.鈥檚 second State of the Nation Address.

MANILA, Philippines 鈥 Fourteen activists who are leaders of groups that staged protests during the second State of the Nation Address (Sona) of President Ferdinand 鈥淏ongbong鈥 Marcos Jr. are facing criminal charges.

A report from Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the persons are being sued for lacking permits to hold demonstrations.

Police have filed complaints against the individuals for alleged violation of the Public Assembly Act of 1985 or Batas Pambansa Bilang 880.

The cases were filed at Quezon City Prosecutors鈥 Office.

The respondents are leaders of several organizations.

Their names, groups, and designations are as follows:

QCPD Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit inspected the respondents鈥 office at a building along Maaralin Street in Barangay Central.

Police also secured a verification from the QC Department of Public Order and Safety to get proof that the protesters were not allowed to hold rallies.

This deficiency was confirmed by city government head III Elmo San Diego in a letter he signed dated August 14.

The respondents conducted the activities last July 24 as the President delivered his Sona at Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City.

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