Philippine police arrested dozens after a violent clash near presidential palace, in photos

An anti-corruption protester kicks the shield of a policeman during clashes in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
An anti-corruption protester kicks the shield of a policeman during clashes in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Police shield themselves beside a burning container during clashes with anti-corruption protesters in Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Police shield themselves beside a burning container during clashes with anti-corruption protesters in Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Police escape protesters during a scuffle as they tried to enter the Malacanang presidential palace compound in Manila, Philippines, on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Police escape protesters during a scuffle as they tried to enter the Malacanang presidential palace compound in Manila, Philippines, on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
A protester waves a Philippine flag beside a burning container truck as they clash with police while trying to enter the Malacanang presidential palace compound in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
A protester waves a Philippine flag beside a burning container truck as they clash with police while trying to enter the Malacanang presidential palace compound in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
A protester hits police during a scuffle as they tried to enter the Malacanang palace compound in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
A protester hits police during a scuffle as they tried to enter the Malacanang palace compound in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
A policeman uses his shield following clashes with protesters as they tried to enter the Malacanang presidential palace compound in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
A policeman uses his shield following clashes with protesters as they tried to enter the Malacanang presidential palace compound in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Protesters in punk costumes join an anti-corruption rally in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Protesters in punk costumes join an anti-corruption rally in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
A woman waves a flag as thousands of protesters gather to rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
A woman waves a flag as thousands of protesters gather to rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Thousands of protesters march toward the EDSA People Power Monument to join a rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Thousands of protesters march toward the EDSA People Power Monument to join a rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Protesters carry signs as they gather at the EDSA People Power Monument to rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Protesters carry signs as they gather at the EDSA People Power Monument to rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Motorists pass by protesters as they gather at the EDSA People Power Monument to rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Motorists pass by protesters as they gather at the EDSA People Power Monument to rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Anti-corruption protesters throw rocks at police during clashes as they tried to enter the Malacanang presidential palace compound in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Anti-corruption protesters throw rocks at police during clashes as they tried to enter the Malacanang presidential palace compound in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Thousands of protesters gather at the EDSA People Power Monument to rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Thousands of protesters gather at the EDSA People Power Monument to rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
An anti-corruption protester is arrested by police during clashes as they tried to enter the Malacanang presidential palace compound in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
An anti-corruption protester is arrested by police during clashes as they tried to enter the Malacanang presidential palace compound in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Police run as anti-corruption protesters chase them away during clashes in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Police run as anti-corruption protesters chase them away during clashes in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
A protester reacts as he is kicked by police as he is arrested after clashes as they tried to enter the Malacanang presidential palace compound in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
A protester reacts as he is kicked by police as he is arrested after clashes as they tried to enter the Malacanang presidential palace compound in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Thousands of protesters march toward the EDSA People Power Monument to join a rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Thousands of protesters march toward the EDSA People Power Monument to join a rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Thousands of protesters gather at the EDSA People Power Monument to join a rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
Thousands of protesters gather at the EDSA People Power Monument to join a rally against government corruption, in suburban Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
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Philippine police arrested dozens accused of hurling fire bombs and blocking roads near the presidential palace during clashes Sunday, while a separate anti-corruption rally stayed peaceful in the capital. Thousands gathered at city landmarks to denounce a scandal in which lawmakers and officials allegedly pocketed kickbacks from flood-control projects.

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