Students from the University of the Philippines (UP) staged a walkout protesting the Pax Silica initiative and United States President Donald Trump’s visit to the country for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.

According to the protesting student group, this was not merely a protest, but also a stand against land grabbing and imperialist plunder, reported RH 5 Val Gonzales.

Following the walkout, the students began an encampment at Vinzons Hall, which will last four days, from November 13 to 16.

Among the encampment participants are farmers and indigenous Aeta people from Central Luzon.

This is where students, farmers, and Indigenous peoples have come together to hold discussions, express solidarity, and organize collective action.

From the demonstration held at Palma Hall up to the encampment, the protesters’ message was clear: Philippine land is for Filipinos, not foreigners.