MORE than 20 members of militant groups were injured in a clash with anti-riot police in Manila on Monday, the opening of the 31^st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit.

“More than 20 were injured at the Manila protest against [US President Donald] Trump. Police used water cannons on protesters. One activist was arrested. We condemn in the strongest terms the state fascism that has been imposed on Filipino protesters. The protests are justified. Trump is an enemy of the people,” BayanMuna leader Renato Reyes said in a statement addressed to Metro Manila Police Chief Oscar Albayalde.