PNP Urges Responsible Demonstrations Ahead of ASEAN Summit 2026
Ahead of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in 2026, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has urged the public to exercise their right to assembly responsibly. As world leaders begin arriving, some groups have announced protest actions against various issues, including the US President's visit.
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