Veteran photojournalist Bullit Marquez shares with VERA Files images he has captured about happenings that matter to the Filipino people.
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Balikatan 2024 goes to the sand dunes of Laoag City
This year’s joint exercise known as BK39-2024 involves about 5,000 Philippine soldiers and some 11,000 US military personnel that would enhance both countries’ interoperability response to outside forces.
Coverage
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After 38 years, the spirit of EDSA lives on
Holiday or not, people gathered once again to commemorate a shining moment in the Filipinos’ struggle for genuine freedom and democracy that happened 38 years ago. Photos and videos by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
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People Power sa lente ni Bullit
The 1986 People Power is one of the shining moments in the Filipinos’ struggle for genuine democracy. We are reposting photojournalist Bullit Marquez’ recollection of that momentous event. This podcast was first published in February 2023.
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Up, up and away
Hot air balloons of different sizes and shapes dot the sky during the four-day 24th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac Feb. 17. Photos and videos by Bu
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One billion rising
Students, faculty and Benedictine sisters of St. Scholastica’s College in Manila dance to the music of One Billion Rising to support a global movement to abolish violence against women and girls and advance gender equality on Feb. 15. Photos and videos for VERA Files by Bullit Marquez.
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Dust to dust
This year’s Ash Wednesday coincided with Valentine’s Day, which is a perfect reminder that amidst the commercialization of Valentine’s Day, we should not forget the basic message of love for our fellowmen. Photos and video by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
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Gong xi Fa Cai!
Kung Hei Fat Choy! Li Qiang Wushu dancers and several other groups have been busy making the rounds of Chinese business communities as early as mid-January for prosperity, happiness, and good luck as well as warding off negativities in life.