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Philippine students walk out, protest Trump's visit for ASEAN summit

Students and youth activists staged a protest in the Philippines on Friday ahead of US President Donald Trump's expected arrival.

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Students and youth activists staged a protest in the Philippines on Friday ahead of US President Donald Trump's expected arrival, denouncing his visit and criticizing his foreign policy.

Students at the University of the Philippines walked out during classes and marched around the university campus while holding banners and chanting slogans calling for his ouster and opposing the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

 Security was also increased around the Philippine International Convention Center, where the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit will be held, with authorities maintaining a heightened presence ahead of the arrival of visiting leaders.

 According to reports by local media, the US president is expected to arrive right before the close of the summit and will be the last leader scheduled to reach Manila for the gathering.

(Source: Reuters)