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Manila police block protesters opposing Trump’s planned visit and the ASEAN summit

On Sunday, Manila police blocked protesters opposing U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned visit and the ASEAN summit from marching toward the summit venue, Saudi Gazette reported. At least two people were injured. The Philippine National Police initially reported at least five arrests; a later GMA News report cited protest groups saying nine people had been detained. The reports gave different arrest counts. The police chief urged peaceful and responsible expression, recognized the right to peaceful assembly, and called on organizers to coordinate with authorities and follow public-gathering rules. Arab News reported that Trump was expected to arrive on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and that progressive groups anticipated a separate anti-Trump march that day—not the Sunday confrontation.

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