Police train their fire hose at protesters as the latter try to force their way closer to the U.S. Embassy for a rally against next week's visit of U.S. President Barack Obama, in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
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Photos: Police Turn Fire Hose on Anti-Obama Filipino Demonstrators Protesting President's Visit
April 23, 2014
Police train their fire hose at protesters as the latter try to force their way closer to the U.S. Embassy for a rally against next week's visit of U.S. President Barack Obama, in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
"Obama not welcome."
Those were some of the words emblazoned on signs carried by Filipino protesters demonstrating against a visit to the Philippines by President Barack Obama this week, as well as a looming security pact that would increase U.S. military presence in the island country.
Police train their fire hose at protesters as the latter try to force their way closer to U.S. Embassy for a rally against next week's visit of U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
Protesters shout slogans during a rally at U.S. Embassy against next week's visit of U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
On Wednesday, police clashed with the protesters, using truncheons, shields and even a fire hose to halt individuals trying to force their way toward the U.S. Embassy, NBC News reported.
Protesters are spayed water from police as they try to force their way closer to U.S. Embassy for a rally against next week's visit of US President Barack Obama Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
In one instance, a police officer was punched in the face by a demonstrator, according to CBS News. No arrests, however, were reportedly made.
Police and protesters clash as the latter try to force their way closer to U.S. Embassy for a rally against next week's visit of U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
Obama landed in Japan Wednesday and is scheduled to visit South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines over the next several days.
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