Philippine police arrested dozens of people on Sunday after a violent clash near the presidential palace in Manila. The protesters are accused of hurling fire bombs and blocking roads during the confrontation.
The arrests came as thousands of demonstrators gathered at city landmarks to denounce a corruption scandal involving lawmakers and officials allegedly pocketing kickbacks from flood-control projects.
A separate anti-corruption rally in the capital remained peaceful, in contrast to the violence near the palace. Police have not released further details about the identities of those arrested or the charges they face.
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