The scenes we witnessed affirm the Filipinos love for elections. Despite the almost 40 degrees Celsius heat, the overcrowding, the malfunctioning voting machines, and many other technical woes, the Filipinos endured them to be able to vote.
Just like in past years, last Thursday, militant groups marched to Mendiola bridge, not so far from Malacañang, the official residence and workplace of the Philippine president.
About 10,000 American and 5,000 Filipino troops are participating in the joint drills being held at Naval Education Training and Doctrine Command (NETDC ) of the Philippine Navy in San Antonio, Zambales.
Cardinal David officiated a concelebrated mass at the San Roque Cathedral in Kalookan city April 22 while Cardinal Advincula, archbishop of Manila joined devotees in a mass at the Manila Cathedral. Photos and video by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
Faith, joy, creativity and resourcefulness make Palm Sunday in the Philippines always a feast to the eye and to the spirit. Photos and videos by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
Sen. Imee Marcos, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Duterte’s close associates are still stuck with the March 11 arrest of the former president.
In front of the U.S. Embassy in Manila, youth rallyists call on Filipinos to 'learn from history' and resist the meddling of foreign powers such as the United States and Japan. Video and photos for VERA Files by Bullit Marquez.
Tucked up securely miles and miles away in The Hague, former president Rodrigo Duterte continues to be the concern of several groups of people in the Philippines.
Photos and videos of the Eid al-Fitr celebration at Rizal Park on March 31 by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
In the Philippines, Earth Hour was held last March 22 at Rizal Park. Concerned citizens held a candle-light procession. Pyrolights dancers with LED lights costumes provided a dramatic and meaningful performance.
