Brief
Manila to shut down work schedule for three days ahead of Trump’s ASEAN visit
The Philippines will pause Metro Manila work and boost police readiness for President Trump's first ASEAN visit since 2017.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Manila will implement a three‑day shutdown of the Metro Manila work schedule ahead of US President Donald Trump’s attendance at the 49th ASEAN Summit, Gulf News reported.
What happened
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed Trump will travel to Manila for the summit on Nov. 16, then on to China for APEC. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared Nov. 16‑18 special non‑working days in the National Capital Region to ease traffic and allow security measures, according to the Presidential Communications Office.
What the reports add
The Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City will host the summit, which runs Nov. 16‑18. The Philippine National Police said it is ready to secure the event, coordinating with other agencies and local governments.
How it came about
Marcos invited Trump during a July 2025 White House visit; this will be Trump’s first ASEAN summit visit since 2017, underscoring Washington’s commitment to Southeast Asian allies.
Key facts
- Manila will declare Nov. 16‑18 special non‑working days (gulfnews.com)
- US President Donald Trump will attend the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila (gulfnews.com)
- The Philippine National Police is coordinating security for the summit (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Manila Prepares for Trump’s ASEAN Visit with Security Measures and Citywide Closures”
