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.
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Challenge to Sotto: regain public trust on Senate
At the start of the plenary session, Sen. Migz Zubiri declared the Senate presidency vacant. The election of Sen. Tito Sotto as the new Senate president followed, ending the exasperating leadership of Francis “Chiz” Escudero.
Sarah Discaya: Confidently anomalous
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.
Flooded Saturday in Quezon City
The Senate investigation on alleged corruption in the implementation of flood control projects made last Saturday’s experience more infuriating.
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.
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.
