Hold protests after Asean Summit, security official tells groups
MANILA, Philippines — A security official overseeing preparations for the country’s hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit has appealed to groups planning protests to hold their protests after the regional gathering as a way for Filipinos to show respect to visiting foreign leaders. Retired Major Gen. Potenciano Camba, deputy director general for operations of the Asean National Organizing Council, said the government recognized the public’s right to peaceful assembly but hoped protesters would defer their demonstrations until after the summit. “We are a democracy, so we should listen to the voices of our fellow Filipinos. The […]...Keep on reading: Hold protests after Asean Summit, security official tells groups
MANILA, Philippines — A security official overseeing preparations for the country’s hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit has appealed to groups planning protests to hold their protests after the regional gathering as a way for Filipinos to show respect to visiting foreign leaders. Retired Major Gen. Potenciano Camba, deputy director general for operations of the Asean National Organizing Council, said the government recognized the public’s right to peaceful assembly but hoped protesters would defer their demonstrations until after the summit. “We are a democracy, so we should listen to the voices of our fellow Filipinos. The […]...
Keep on reading: Hold protests after Asean Summit, security official tells groups
Keep on reading: Hold protests after Asean Summit, security official tells groups
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