- Marco Rubio, Sergey Lavrov, and Penny Wong attend ASEAN foreign ministers' meetings in Manila, while the Quad meets on the sidelines.
- The ASEAN Regional Forum is hosting high-level ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meetings in Manila to serve as a venue for Indo-Pacific security dialogue.
- Metro Manila is hosting the ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings.
Protests and Transport Strike Planned During ASEAN Summit in Philippines
What happened
On November 9, 2026, Gabriela Party-list and University of the Philippines Manila students staged protests in Manila opposing Donald Trump's participation in the 49th ASEAN Summit. Separately, the transport group Piston announced a one-day strike for November 16 to denounce Donald Trump's arrival in the Philippines. The protests also denounced the Pax Silica Hub and called for the termination of the Philippines-United States Visiting Forces Agreement.
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Why it matters
The planned transport strike during the summit could disrupt local commerce and logistics in Metro Manila. The protests also raised concerns regarding US-Philippines security agreements and regional trade initiatives under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Metro Manila is hosting the ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings, including the ASEAN Regional Forum for Indo-Pacific security dialogue.
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Who's involved
- Donald TrumpSubject of the protests and denouncement regarding his visit to the Philippines.
- Association of Southeast Asian NationsThe international organization hosting the 49th Summit in the Philippines.
- PhilippinesThe host country for the ASEAN Summit and location of the protests.
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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- De-escalation in the Middle East reduces crude oil risk premium while Congress limits Trump's fiscal agenda.
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Association of Southeast Asian Nations
international organisation of Southeast Asian countries
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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