How The Officials Explained The Violent Incident At The US Embassy

By Tynne De Leon

The internet went full rage as videos of a violent encounter between anti-American indigenous protesters and Manila police in front of US Embassy surfaced last Wednesday. The video, which contains graphic content, shows a patrol car repeatedly plowing through some protesters. (Warning: graphic content)

But of course, even with the evidence staring everyone in the face, our dear public officials still managed to say the most facepalm-inducing account of what happened. Here are 8 of them:

8. “…minor injuries”

“The driver extricated the patrol car and inadvertently hit some unruly protesters who sustained minor injuries.” – Chief Supt. Oscar Albayalde

Source: GMA Network

7. They were “provoked”

Senior Supt. Marcelino Pedrozo, deputy director for operations of the Manila Police District, said 40 cops were wounded after militants “provoked” them into a physical confrontation at the protest site.

Source: Inquirer.net

6. “He acted based on his appreciation of the situation.”

“It was a personal judgment call of the driver of the van. Maximum tolerance or not, he acted based on his appreciation of the situation prevailing at the time he made that move.” – Sen. Ping Lacson

Source: Inquirer

5. “Sila nag-umpisa na manakit ng mga pulis”

“Wala po tayo inutos na dispersal, sila nag-umpisa na manakit ng mga pulis. Gusto lang ng driver ng mobile na ialis ang sasakyan dahil sinisira na ng mga rallyists.” – MPD Deputy Director for Operations Sr. Supt. Marcelino Pedrozo

Source: GMA Network

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