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Leaders from around the world, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, gathered today in Manila for this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit. The Philippine Daily Inquirer put a photo of Mr. Trudeau on their front page next to a photo of Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. “Ladies’ Choice: ’Are you with Team Nieto or Team Trudeau?’ easily becomes the question of the hour,” the caption stated, describing the two as “APEC hotties” who are “trending on social media.”

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The Wednesday front of the Philippine Daily Inquirer is shown in this image taken from their website. Who's sexier: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau or Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto?The Canadian Press

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (L) shares a laugh with Philippines President Benigno Aquino (C) and his sister Maria Elena Cruz upon arrival for a welcome dinner during the APEC Summit in Manila, Philippines.Wally Santana/AFP / Getty Images

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, talks with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key as they arrive to the family photo prior to the welcome reception at the APEC Summit in Manila, Philippines.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press

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Anti APEC protestors clash with riot police as they attempt to get near the venue hosting the APEC Summit in Manila, Philippines.Dondi Tawatao/Getty Images

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U.S. President Barack Obama (R), standing with Alibaba CEO Jack Ma (R), greets people as he arrives for a welcome dinner with fellow world leaders at the APEC Summit in Manila, Philippines.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

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A server holds a tray of food for APEC leaders and guests attending the welcome dinner for the APEC Summit in Manila, Philippines.Saul Loeb/AFP / Getty Images

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US President Barack Obama (L) attends the welcome dinner for leaders at the APEC Summit in Manila, Philippines.Saul Loeb/AFP / Getty Images

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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives in a traditional Philippine "barong" shirt for a welcome dinner during the APEC Summit in Manila, Philippines.Edgar Su/Reuters

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Police block protesters holding up candles from leaving a church as they stage a protest against the APEC Summit in Manila, Philippines.Jay Directo/AFP / Getty Images

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Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev arrives for a welcome dinner at the APEC Summit in Manila, Philippines.EDGAR SU/AFP / Getty Images

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