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Flushing ops begin on Ayala Bridge

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Flushing ops begin on Ayala Bridge

By Richielyn Canlas

Manila DRRMO and Manila DPS conduct clearing operations to remove debris following a clash between protesters and authorities on Ayala Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21. (Photos from Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso)

Manila DRRMO and Manila DPS conduct clearing operations to remove debris following a clash between protesters and authorities on Ayala Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21. (Photos from Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso)

After some young protesters tried to provoke a riot with police, leaving large stones, broken bottles, and plastic debris on Ayala Bridge, personnel from the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and the Department of Public Services (DPS) began flushing operations to clean and clear the area.

Manila DRRMO and Manila DPS conduct clearing operations to remove debris following a clash between protesters and authorities on Ayala Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21. (Photos from Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso)

Manila DRRMO and Manila DPS conduct clearing operations to remove debris following a clash between protesters and authorities on Ayala Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21. (Photos from Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso)

Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said some protesters reportedly threw the items at personnel of the Manila Police District (MPD) who were deployed to monitor the anti-corruption protest on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Related story: Scores hurt as young protesters clash with police on Ayala Bridge; 17 arrested

The flushing operation aims to clean the bridge and make it safe and passable again to motorists and pedestrians.

DPS personnel also conducted clearing operations at Liwasang Bonifacio following the activities in the area related to Sunday’s anti-corruption protest.

Domagoso said they will continue to monitor and maintain cleanliness in the city.

Manila DRRMO and Manila DPS conduct clearing operations to remove debris following a clash between protesters and authorities on Ayala Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21. (Photos from Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso)

Manila DRRMO and Manila DPS conduct clearing operations to remove debris following a clash between protesters and authorities on Ayala Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21. (Photos from Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso)

Manila DRRMO and Manila DPS conduct clearing operations to remove debris following a clash between protesters and authorities on Ayala Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21. (Photos from Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso)

Manila DRRMO and Manila DPS conduct clearing operations to remove debris following a clash between protesters and authorities on Ayala Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21. (Photos from Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso)

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