APEC Summit 2015: #APECHottie trends as Canada's PM Justin Trudeau & Mexican President Nieto arrive in Manila; are you #TeamTrudeau or #TeamNieto? [POLL]

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Never underestimate the Filipinos' knack for finding good in any dire situation, especially as the two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit has caused immeasurable amounts of heavy traffic in the already highly congested roads of Metro Manila. The internet-savvy residents of Manila were quick to take to all types of social media platforms to express their disgust over the soul-crushing traffic and the mismanagement of the government in dealing with the issue, especially with foreign diplomats arriving.

Despite having classes suspended and calling off work in various government sectors, traffic was still a huge problem, with masses of commuters seen either walking along highways heavily congested with vehicles or forming long lines to get to the trains.

Amidst all the negative and often rage-filled comments online, people soon took on a lighter note as soon as Canada's prime minister and Mexico's president arrived in Manila. Asia One reports that witty commenters even began a hashtag "#APEChottie," completely derailing more pressing issues at hand.

In fact, Yahoo! News reports that while national leaders debate on trade and economy issues, regular people have been debating on who looks better: the 43 year old Justin Trudeau of Canada who should probably be cast in a live-action adaptation of Disney's The Little Mermaid, or 49-year-old Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, whose face brings nostalgic feelings from late 90s telenovelas that most Filipinos obsessed with.

CTV news reports that both Trudeau and Nieto made the front page of a Manila newspaper yesterday with the burning question posed, "Ladies choice Are you with Team Nieto or Team Trudeau?"

Points to Trudeau, as internet users were able to dig up footage of the newly appointed Prime Minister performing a striptease back in 2011, POPSugar reports. The Hollywood Reporter even called him a "blue-eyed, 6-foot-2 dreamboat," all while reminding readers that he is a dedicated leader who is keen on supporting the feminist movement all while balancing his life as a father and husband. Yes, he is married. With kids.

Enrique Peña Nieto on the other hand, who was sworn into the presidency in December 2012, hails from Atlamulco, where many renowned politicians in Mexico also come from. He is father to two daughters and two sons and remains married to his second wife, actress Angélica Rivera.

Who is your #APEChottie? Vote in the poll below for #TeamTrudeau or #TeamNieto.