Philippines: Protests Over Flood-Control Corruption Turn Violent in Manila

On Sunday, tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Manila to protest alleged corruption in government flood-control projects. Demonstrators clashed with police at multiple locations, including Ayala Bridge, Recto, and Mendiola, throwing rocks and firebombs. The unrest resulted in over 200 arrests and at least 50 people hospitalized, including nearly 100 police officers who were injured. Some protesters were detained for allegedly setting fire to a truck.