Philippine Police Drive Out Settlers Of Shanty Region For Redevelopment

Philippine National Police officers and SWAT team members try to arrest resisting informal settlers during the demolition of their shanty in Taguig city Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, east of Manila, Philippines. The informal settlers’ community of mostly retired police and military personnel was demolished to pave the way for new development projects.

Members of a demolition crew, foreground, battle with informal settlers as they prepare to destroy their shanties in Taguig city Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, east of Manila, Philippines. <AP/NEWSis>

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