Makabayan bloc files resolution opposing Trump’s Asean visit

MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a congressional resolution urging the House of Representatives to oppose the Marcos administration’s reception of US President Donald Trump. They cited concerns over Washington’s military footprint and economic policies that have disrupted global trade. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr extended “unfair preferential treatment” to Trump, ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio, Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Jane Elago and Kabataan Rep. Renee Co said in House Resolution No. 1593.  “Welcoming President Trump would lend support to the very policies that have escalated tensions in the West Philippine Sea, accelerated the arms race in the […]...Keep on reading: Makabayan bloc files resolution opposing Trump’s Asean visit

Nov 10, 2026 - 13:00
Makabayan bloc files resolution opposing Trump’s Asean visit
MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a congressional resolution urging the House of Representatives to oppose the Marcos administration’s reception of US President Donald Trump. They cited concerns over Washington’s military footprint and economic policies that have disrupted global trade. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr extended “unfair preferential treatment” to Trump, ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio, Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Jane Elago and Kabataan Rep. Renee Co said in House Resolution No. 1593.  “Welcoming President Trump would lend support to the very policies that have escalated tensions in the West Philippine Sea, accelerated the arms race in the […]...

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