BAYAN protesters dispersed, nine arrested during anti-Trump rally

CHAOS ERUPTS AS POLICE DISPERSE ANTI-TRUMP PROTESTERS; 9 ARRESTED Chaotic scenes unfold along Taft Avenue in Manila on 15 November 2026 as police disperse protesters from progressive groups under Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (#BAYAN) attempting to march toward the Philippine International Convention Center (#PICC), where the ASEAN Summit is being held. Nine protesters were reportedly arrested during the confrontation, while demonstrators were allegedly doused with foul-smelling water. Before the march, BAYAN members reported finding fart bombs, suspected feces and urine scattered across Liwasang Bonifacio, which they alleged was a deliberate attempt to sabotage their protest. The demonstration was part of a series of protest actions opposing U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the Philippines for the ASEAN Summit. Photographs by Zedrich Xylak Madrid