Alice Guo back at the Senate
The controversial Alice Guo, the dismissed mayor of Bamban, Tarlac arrived at the Philippine Senate Monday, Sept. 9, wearing a bullet-proof vest for the continuation of the probe on the POGO.
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Heroes’ welcome for Olympians
Double gold medalist Carlos Yulo, bronze medalists Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas led the athletes who brought honor to the country in the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics in sharing their joy with the Filipino people and thanking them for their support.
The people’s SONA 2024
Outside, not so far from Batasang Pambansa, where the president delivered his third SONA, protestors braved the rain Monday to deliver their version of the state of the nation.Most prominent were placards shouting their demand for higher wages.
8 years after Philippine Arbitral Court victory over China
Protesters made their messages clear as they waved Philippine flags during a gathering to mark the 8th anniversary of the Philippines' arbitral award.
Eid al-Adha: When sacrifice is a feast
Filipino Muslims gather at Manila's Rizal Park for an early morning prayer in celebration of Eid al-Adha or Feast of the Sacrifice June 16. Photos and video by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
‘Pay up,’ climate activists send message to rich countries
A press release by the protestors said “We strongly call on the G7 to fulfill their obligations and urgently deliver climate finance so that poor countries can take action and tackle a crisis they did not cause.”
Meals of fresh fish and a stunning sunset in Atin Ito mission to Bajo de Masinloc
We had a glimpse of the richness of the sea when our fishermen-companions cast their net and came up with a substantial catch.
Atin Ito convoy reaches fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc under watchful eye of China’s Coast Guard
The determination of Filipinos to assert their rights over Bajo de Masinloc, popularly known as Scarborough Shoal despite the presence of several Chinese vessels including that of Chinese Coast Guard.
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.
Labor Day clash
Protesters clash with riot police as they tried to get closer to the United States Embassy on Roxas Boulevard hiugh noon of May 1, Labor Day. View coverage by Bullit Marquez.
