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Trillion peso march’s message: Parusahan ang nangurakot
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By Bullit Marquez
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Sep 22, 2025
Dubbed the Trillion Peso March, Filipinos across four generations—Baby Boomers to Gen Z—gathered at Luneta and EDSA Shrine to protest the massive misuse of public funds through corrupt infrastructure projects and demand accountability from officials.
Unfit of the Day: Why Duterte’s legal defense is unacceptable
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By Katrina Stuart Santiago
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Sep 14, 2025
At the very least, this might be worth considering: that for six years under his leadership, from 2016 to 2022, we all actually had a President who had “significant cognitive deficiencies” with a “limited capacity for complex reasoning.” This makes it Duterte’s default. This is Duterte’s normal. And if he was fit enough to be President, then he is fit enough to stand trial.
Sarah Discaya: Confidently anomalous
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By Bullit Marquez
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Sep 2, 2025
All throughout the hearing she comported herself with confidence as she discussed matter-of-factly her irregular dealings with DPWH, without any trace of shame or remorse. Photos for VERA Files by Bullit Marquez.
Untold secrets of the Discayas
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By Antonio J. Montalvan II
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Sep 1, 2025
With all their government-funded wealth, the Cruz sisters can easily take flight as British citizens. Is the government acting now to prevent another miscarriage of accountability?
Jonvic Remulla’s PNP chief: Lt. Gen. Jose Nartatez Jr.
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By Bullit Marquez
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Aug 27, 2025
Reserve your sympathy for Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., the new PNP chief. Succeeding Gen. Nicolas Torre III, he has big shoes to fill.
FACT CHECK: Discayas’ house NOT burned amid protests; clip shows building on fire in Indonesia
Amid the massive anti-corruption protest rallies on Sept. 21, netizens shared a video showing a burning house supposedly owned by contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya. This is false. The clip shows a building on fire in Indonesia.
Thugs disrupt anti-corruption protest in Mendiola
It became obvious that their violent acts were planned. Who were they and who were behind them? Photos and videos by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
Where do we go from here?
Mr. president, the people are watching with eagle eyes and eagerly waiting for more decisive actions from your end.
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