At the same time, Anakpawis Party-list Rep. Ariel Casilao denounced the filing of charges against protesters’ leaders in relation to the series of protest actions. In a related development:• Street dwellers in areas in Metro Manila were allegedly told to hide during the Asean Summit. Authorities allegedly said if they did not want to hide, they would be taken away by social workers. Former DSWD secretary Dinky Soliman denied the allegations, saying the agency had been helping street dwellers well before the event. Lloyd Celebrado, 32, another street dweller who usually stays in Rizal Park, said they were also told the same thing.

Source: The Standard November 15, 2017 15:33 UTC