LOOK: Tensions rise as riot police arrive at Makati City Hall   

Police officers clad in riot gear arrived at the Makati City Hall early Monday morning, and were confronted by a crowd that supported Mayor Jejomar Binay Jr. and his father Vice President Jejomar Binay Sr.

 

The Office of the Ombudsman suspended Mayor Binay and 15 others last March 11 over corruption allegations that the construction of the Makati City Hall Building II was overpriced.

 

Mayor Binay has since barricaded himself inside the city hall, in defiance of the suspension, with his supporters camped outside.

 

Patuloy ang mga aktibidad ng mga supporter ni Makati Mayor Junjun Binay sa quadrangle ng Makati City hall @dzbb pic.twitter.com/TrqRKuRdpz

— Luisito Santos (@luisitosantos03) March 15, 2015

 

Police give sampaguita garlands to Mayor Junjun Binay's supporters. pic.twitter.com/zGqkY1mt4z | via @hadjirieta

— GMA News (@gmanews) March 15, 2015

 

Tension rises when police arrive at Makati City Hall. pic.twitter.com/rxU3e7QsqQ | via @hadjirieta

— GMA News (@gmanews) March 15, 2015

 

— DVM, GMA News