Anti-corruption rally in Manila turned violent, injuring 70 officers and a reporter.

On September 21, 2025, clashes erupted in Manila’s Mendiola area during an anti-corruption rally, leaving at least 70 police officers injured and a radio reporter hurt. The protest, which began peacefully with thousands in attendance, turned violent when masked demonstrators near Ayala Bridge hurled rocks, bottles, and Molotov cocktails, torching vehicles and damaging property. Police used water cannons and acoustic devices to disperse the crowd and arrested 10–17 people, including masked youths. The rally targeted alleged corruption in flood control projects and economic inequality. Authorities upheld a “maximum tolerance” policy but warned of legal action against violent acts. Order was restored after the rally ended.