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Police arrest anti-Pax Silica protesters as ASEAN Summit opens in Manila.
At least 11 are arrested inside a freedom park; authorities say 16 officers are injured.
OriginalSourceThe Manila TimesPhilippinesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished08:16 UTCSourceThe Manila TimesPhilippinesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished08:16 UTC
“Palace defends police after clash with anti-Trump, Pax Silica protesters”
“MANILA, Philippines—Malacañang on Sunday said protesters opposing the arrival of US President Donald Trump and the signing of the US-led Pax Silica initiative have the right to express themselves but should not break the law.”
Palace defends police after clash with anti-Trump Pax Silica protesters
Key points
- Malacañang said protesters may express themselves but must obey the law.
- Videos circulated online showing police harming several Manila protesters.
- Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized police did not seek violence.
- Castro said police's duty is to uphold law and public order.
- She urged protesters to delay demonstrations while the Philippines hosts the Asean summit.
Other reports
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“5 people arrested, 2 hurt in Manila amid ASEAN Summit protests”
- SourcePhilippine Daily InquirerPhilippinesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Philippine Daily InquirerSourcePhilippine Daily InquirerPhilippinesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Philippine Daily Inquirer
“Protesters, police clash in Manila during Asean Summit protest”
- SourceRapplerPhilippinesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at RapplerSourceRapplerPhilippinesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Rappler
“Police arrest anti-Pax Silica protesters as ASEAN Summit opens in Manila”
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“Protesters condemn US policies as ASEAN summit begins in Manila”
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At least 11 are arrested inside a freedom park; authorities say 16 officers are injured.