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Dynasties sweep polls in clannish Muslim Mindanao

Dynasties sweep polls in clannish Muslim Mindanao

By VERA Files IN THE clannish provinces of Muslim Mindanao, the Ampatuans remain the political family to beat, with close to 20 members of..

May 20, 2013
‘Electoral pollution’

‘Electoral pollution’

Editorial cartoon by JB URIETA Text by LUZ RIMBAN The May 2013 Election Circus has left town but failed to bring its garbage with it...

May 16, 2013
Fewer violent incidents in 2013 tho casualty count close to 2010

Fewer violent incidents in 2013 tho casualty count close to 2010

By VERA Files  FEWER incidents of election violence this year compared to previous years have prompted the Philippine National Police to..

May 15, 2013
Conditions on state-funded science scholars defeat program’s purpose

Conditions on state-funded science scholars defeat program’s purpose

By DARLENE CAY, VINCE NONATO, RALPH TY, ADRIENNE ADRE AND CHARRY ESPINO  (Conclusion) ARWIN Cruz is unlike many graduate students at the..

May 10, 2013
A parade of festivals

A parade of festivals

Text and photos by VINCENT GO THE 11th Aliwan Festival brought together the country’s best street performers and dancers at the..

April 14, 2013
Jonas Burgos photo surfaces

Jonas Burgos photo surfaces

Text and slideshow by VINCENT GO WITH fresh evidence that her son ended up in military custody after he disappeared six years ago, Edita..

April 2, 2013
Scenes from a flagellation

Scenes from a flagellation

Text and slideshow by VINCENT GO PAOMBONG, Bulacan—Thousands of tourist and spectators have once again flocked to the quiet village of..

March 31, 2013
Another Women’s Day

Another Women’s Day

Text, photos and video by VINCENT GO VARIOUS activist groups commemorated Women’s Day Friday with an assembly and a program at Plaza..

March 11, 2013
Suzhou comes to Manila for Lantern Festival

Suzhou comes to Manila for Lantern Festival

Text and photos by VINCENT GO THE city of Manila marked the end of Lunar New Year celebrations with a cultural exhibit featuring performers..

February 25, 2013
Chinese welcome Water Snake

Chinese welcome Water Snake

Text, photos and video by VINCENT GO THE sound of firecrackers filled the narrow streets of Binondo as crowds packed the district to watch..

February 12, 2013
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Founded in March 2008, VERA Files is published by veteran Filipino journalists taking a deeper look into current Philippine issues. Vera is Latin for “true.”
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