‘Trump out!’: Gabriela says US president ‘not welcome’ in PH
The group also called for the scrapping of the Pax Silica initiative and the Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and the United States. Gabriela Women’s PartyMANILA — Women’s group Gabriela staged a protest along Kalaw Avenue in Manila on Monday, November 9, days ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Philippines.
Trump is expected to attend the 49th ASEAN Summit, which will be held in the country from November 15 to 17.
Gabriela said Trump is not welcome in the country and accused the US president of being involved in wars and attacks that have resulted in civilian deaths.
The group also called for the scrapping of the Pax Silica initiative and the Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and the US.
Gabriela Secretary-General Clarice Palce said activists have long opposed Pax Silica because it will displace Aeta families living in Capas, Tarlac.
“Kahit hindi pa pirmado ang kasunduan ay nagsisimula na ang production sa Central Luzon para sa pagtatayo ng AI data centers,” she added.
(Even without a signed agreement, production has started in Central Luzon for the AI data centers.)
Gabriela said the US-led initiative could give the superpower control over critical supply chains and lead to the exploitation of Philippine natural resources, including land in New Clark City in Capas.
Palce said this could affect farming and indigenous communities, as well as the livelihood of women.
Palce also described Trump as a fascist leader and instigator of war, citing the thousands of people killed in the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Gabriela said the Philippines should not be dragged into foreign wars and that the welfare of Filipinos should not be sacrificed for US interests.
Gabriela and other activist groups plan to stage a series of protests during the ASEAN Summit.