Various groups have converged in Mendiola, Manila against the visit of United States President Donald Trump, who is in the country for the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Meetings, which is set to open Monday morning at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
Radyo Inquirer 990AM reports showed photos and videos of protesters holding banners and placards against Trump and denouncing the government鈥檚 鈥渃ostly鈥� spending for the conference.
One placard reads: 鈥淏an Trump in the Philippines.鈥�
Another banner reads: 鈥淗anggang聽saan sana aabot ang P15.5 bilyon natin para sa Asean at Trump visit?鈥�
From Mendiola, the report said the protesters would march to Taft Avenue.
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Radyo Inquirer 990AM likewise reported that some groups against Trump have also gathered at the Liwasang Bonifacio also聽in Manila.聽 The report also聽showed protesters holding a huge streamer calling Trump聽a top 鈥渢errorist.鈥�
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Meanwhile, security was on heightened alert outside the PICC in Pasay City,聽the venue of the summit,聽in anticipation of militant groups that may hold rally in the area.
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Trump is scheduled to have bilateral talks with President Rodrigo聽Duterte this Monday. /kga