Palace Urges Restraint on Protesters Disrupting ASEAN Summit
The Philippine Presidential Palace urged protesters to exercise restraint, stating that demonstrations could tarnish the country's reputation during the ASEAN Summit. The call for unity comes amid reports of police arrests and alleged "attacks" during protests.
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