5 people arrested, 2 hurt in Manila amid ASEAN Summit protests

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Five persons were reportedly arrested as protesters in Manila attempted to march towards Pasay City to stage a rally as the 2026 ASEAN Summit kicked off today, November 15.

According to Super Radyo dzBB's Manny Vargas, tensions rose between protesters and policemen at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila.

Two persons were injured in the scuffle between the two sides, one of whom said a policeman struck him with a riot shield on the head.

It was earlier reported that police personnel blocked the protesters from proceeding the summit venue in Pasay City.

The Philippine National Police earlier said that protesters can only stage rallies at freedom parks.

Protesters alleged police deliberately planted a nail on the wheels of a truck they were planning to use as a stage for their rally at the PICC.

Various groups said they intend to march to the CCP Complex, where the global meet is being held, assuring that they mean to hold a 'peaceful' rally at the location. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/RF, GMA News