The mayor of Manila has threatened to “throw the book” at rioters after over 200 people were arrested
An anti-graft protest in the Philippines became violent on Sunday as some activists clashed with riot police on the streets of Manila.
Officers used water cannons to disperse stone-throwing demonstrators, according to footage from the scene. Health officials said dozens of people were treated for injuries, and the authorities reported finding the body of an unidentified man with a stab wound at one protest site.
At a press conference on Monday, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said 216 people had been arrested, including 89 minors. Of those…
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