When the news of the January 30 riots broke out, spectators, especially parents of the students participating in the demonstration, were appalled by the military behavior in these riots, questioning the need for armed military men at Mendiola.
当1月30日骚乱爆发的消传出时，旁观者，特别是参加示威的学生的父母，对这些骚乱中的军事行为感到震惊，质疑门迪奥拉对武装军人的需要。