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Rubio's Manila Day Opens With Clashes, a Crowd That Disagrees With Itself, and a US$2.5 Billion Pledge
Anti-US protesters scuffled with riot police outside the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting. Sources split on how many showed up. Washington came with money.
Ano ang una nating nalaman
- Protesters clashed with riot police outside the ASEAN venue; six people were hurt; two photojournalists, including AP's Bullit Marquez, were nearly arrested.
- Rubio met Marcos and announced US$2.5 billion in strategic investment at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Bukas pa noon
- Crowd size: Philstar reported ~30 protesters, The Whistler reported 100+, and no single figure has been independently verified.
- Whether anyone faces charges, and whether the police conduct toward journalists is formally disciplined.
Ang sinabi naming babantayan
- Whether the Philippines formally signs the Pax Silica agreement in November 2026, and whether US Coast Guard ship behavior at Ayungin Shoal becomes a standing arrangement or a one-off.
