Jonvic Remulla’s PNP chief: Lt. Gen. Jose Nartatez Jr.
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.
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No dearth of heroes
The struggle for more meaningful democracy for Filipinos continues as new threats emerge.
The simmering rage over the senators’ stunning betrayal of public trust
Nineteen senators voted on Aug. 6 not to hold accountable Vice President Sara Duterte of her actions that violated the Constitution and public trust. Their betrayal cut so deeply on one’s sense of values and concept of citizenship.
19 senators vote to save Sara
Many are devastated by what they witnessed in the Senate on Wednesday. But in the same way that Escudero and Marcoleta showed the disdainful images of the Senate of the 20th Congress, the valiant stand of Hontiveros, Sotto, Lacson, Pangilinan and Aquino is a source of inspiration and hope for those who want to have a working and meaningful democracy in the country. Photos by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
SONA protest
Protesters burn an effigy of “zombies BBM and VP Sara” as they prepare mass actions on the stretch of Commonwealth Avenue toward the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City where President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 28, before a joint session of the 20th Congress.
Almost non-stop downpour by ‘Crising’ turns parts of Metro Manila into murky rivers
The almost one week downpour turned many parts of Metro Manila into murky rivers forcing the suspension of classes and government offices.
Angry messages to the senator-judges
The people see an attempt to ignore their desire for accountability and protect Duterte. They are marching and making their voices heard. Photos and videos by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
Senate scenes before betrayal vote
These are some scenes inside the Senate plenary hall before the 18-5 vote was taken. Take note of Villanueva’s moves especially the last photo.
The look of impunity
There was something in Teves’ cold stare and body movement that reeks of impunity, of someone used to escape punishment.
The 2025 Party-List election winners
On May 19, COMELEC proclaimed 52 party-list groups winners in the May 12 elections. Photos by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
