Authorities evict dozens of families from a shanty town in Metro Manila

According to a local government official, almost 100 families were ejected to make way for the construction of new a business district

Filipino informal settlers throw rocks and bottles during a demolition raid at a shanty town in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. All photos: EPA

A member of a demolition team throws a rock during clashes with informal settlers

Anti-riot police detain a Filipino informal settler during a demolition raid at a shanty town in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 01 August 2024. According to a local government official, close to a hundred families were ejected from their shanties to give way for a developing firm turning the area into a business district. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Filipino informal settlers react as they seek cover beside a police officer

Filipino informal settlers run for safety

Anti-riot police carry an injured Filipino informal settler

Filipino informal settlers react during the raid

Filipino informal settlers gesture next to anti-riot police

A Filipino informal settler reacts

Filipino informal settlers argue with riot police

Anti-riot police detain a Filipino informal settler