Manila gears up for the 49th ASEAN Summit – and traffic is about to get interesting
World leaders are heading to Manila for the 49th ASEAN Summit, with Trump joining on Nov. 17 and flights and rallies expected.
By YouScoop Desk · · 1 min read
The gist
- Manila hosts the 49th ASEAN Summit from Nov. 16 to 18, with world leaders attending.
- Trump is set to join ASEAN leaders in Manila on Nov. 17, and a transport strike is planned for his arrival.
- Over 300 flights are reported affected from Nov. 13 to 19, and police will apply maximum tolerance to rallies.
Why it matters
The summit puts Manila at the center of regional talks, and the South China Sea is high on the agenda. Local commuters and travelers should also expect flight disruptions and a transport strike that starts on Monday, Nov. 16.
Manila is getting ready to welcome world leaders for the 49th ASEAN Summit and related summits. The Philippines is the host, and the main meetings run from Nov. 16 to 18.
The International Media Center is already set up at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, ready for journalists coming from all over the world. Thousands of reporters are expected to follow the events, so the city will be busy for the whole week.
Who is coming to town
World leaders are set to attend, and the South China Sea is one of the big issues on the agenda. US President Trump is also set to join ASEAN leaders in Manila on Nov. 17.
Grabe, the security and traffic side is a big deal too. Over 300 flights are reported to be affected from Nov. 13 to 19. The PNP says it will use maximum tolerance for rallies, while the AFP will secure the ASEAN delegation heads.
May tigil-pasada rin ang grupong PISTON sa Lunes, Nov. 16, kasabay ng simula ng summit. Sa Trump arrival naman, may transport strike ding nakalinya, kaya sana all may plan bago bumiyahe.
Meanwhile, the summit is also being discussed as a test of whether the bloc can turn its crowded agenda into real benefits for its people. Some vendors and eatery workers in Pasay were already affected by the preparations, and 54 of them received P10,000 in ayuda and family food packs.
So, with flights, strikes, and world leaders all in one week, are you planning to stay home, or are you ready to ride the wave of Manila's busiest week?
Sources
This story is written in our own words from reports by GMA News, Philstar.com, Inquirer.net, ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin and Rappler. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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