Anti-Donald Trump protests erupts in Philippines hours before US president's arrival in Manila
Carrying placards declaring “Dump Trump” and “Down with US Imperialism”, left-wing protesters were blocked by police in riot gear with shields and batons, and then showered with jets of water from a fire engine
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Riot police used water cannons to prevent hundreds of protesters reaching the US embassy in Manila on Sunday, just a few hours before the arrival of US president Donald Trump in the Philippines for a regional summit and the last leg of his Asia tour. AP
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Carrying placards declaring “Dump Trump” and “Down with US Imperialism”, the left-wing protesters were blocked by police in riot gear with shields and batons, and were then showered with jets of water from a fire engine. Protesters burnt mock US flags during a rally near the venue of ASEAN summit and meetings in Manila. AP
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”Trump is the CEO of the imperialist government of the US," 18-year-old student Alexis Danday said after the protesters were scattered. “We know he is here to push for unfair treaties between the Philippines and the US.” A mock US flag is reflected on the eyeglasses of a protester during a rally near the venue of ASEAN summit and meetings in Manila. AP
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The Philippines will be Trump’s last stop on a marathon tour across Asia. Despite Trump’s “America First” policy, the visit should provide some reassurance that Washington remains committed to a region that Beijing sees as its strategic domain. Protesters scuffle with police as they are dispersed while trying to get near the US Embassy in Manila. AP
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Trump will meet Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila, where he will try to shore up relations strained by the mercurial Duterte’s notorious anti-US sentiment and his enthusiasm for better ties with Russia and China. Protesters walk on a giant mock US flag during a rally near the venue of ASEAN summit and meetings in Manila. AP
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Police try to grab a protester as they are dispersed while to get near the US Embassy in Manila. Protesters believe that Trump’s visit would move the country closer to the US and form a relationship that could see the Philippines dragged into any conflict in the region, such as with North Korea. AP
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