Students’ walkout shows rising anger over corruption
Students are walking out of their classrooms to the streets to deliver their message to those in power: Stop corruption. Punish the guilty.
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Families of EJK victims recall brutality and injustice of Duterte’s war on drugs
Fr. Flavie Villanueva: Ang kasinungalingan ay isang uri ng tokhang. Tinokhang na nila ang buhay. Tinokhang na rin ang salapi. Ang katotohan, gusto pa rin nila tukhangin,
Trillion peso march’s message: Parusahan ang nangurakot
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.
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.
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.
