MANILA: Anxious Filipino parents braved the rain outside Manila’s police headquarters Monday, after more than 200 people – including dozens of children – were arrested in clashes that erupted during weekend anti-corruption demonstrations. At least 88 minors were among those taken into custody as police deployed water cannon and deafening sirens against crowds of mostly young, rock-throwing protesters. Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno said a 12-year-old boy was the youngest detained on Sunday. Michelle Blanco said her son Zoren was 13.

MANILA: Police in the Philippine capital arrested more than 200 people during clashes with masked protesters that erupted on a day of largely peaceful anti-corruption…

Thousands attended rallies in Manila over a corruption scandal linked to ghost flood control projects.

MANILA: Anxious Filipino parents braved the rain outside Manila’s police headquarters Monday, after more than 200 people – including dozens of children – were arrested in clashes…