Some 600 members of the leftist Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) urban poor group on Monday refused to vacate housing units they have occupied, particularly in Pandi Heights 3, saying they are willing to die if necessary to fight for their right to shelter.

The illegal occupants braved the heat of the noonday sun as they fortified their crude barricade they have been manning since March 8 and reiterated they will stay even if the National Housing Authority (NHA) or any government agency serves the Notice of Eviction on them as scheduled also on Monday.

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