‘China out’ shouts were once again heard in front of the Chinese Consulate in Makati City Aug. 11 as activists condemn the “water-cannoning” by Chinese ships of a Philippine Navy -chartered civilian boats
It’s the sad story repeated all over again: A super typhoon, overloaded boat, and alleged negligence of government authorities. Result: tragedy. — Photos and videos by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
Sabi ni Pangulong Marcos, ang kalagayan ng bansa ay “sound and improving.” Dumating na raw ang Bagong Pilipinas. Pero sa Commonwealth Avenue, iba ang sigaw ng libu-libong nagra-rally.
Members of militant groups marked the first year of the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presidency with a rally denouncing what they described as his indifference to the plight of ordinary Filipinos.
Muslim Filipinos attend an outdoor prayer on Wednesday, June 28, at the Blue Mosque in Taguig City to celebrate Eid'l Adha. - Photos and video by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Qi Jiguang, the largest and most advanced naval training vessel by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy arrived June 14 for a four-day goodwill port call, the first since 2019.
To commemorate the 125th year of Philippine independence, a group of Filipinos staged a rally to stress their desire not to be caught in the competition between China and the United States.
Environment advocates brought their demand to stop the reclamation in Manila Bay, Bulacan and other parts of the country to Mendiola, near Malacañang. They also want to hold accountable government agencies and officials allowing the destruction of the environment.
That’s what lawyer Boni Tacardon told supporters of detained former senator Leila De Lima who were expecting the court’s decision on Monday, June 5, on her petition for bail.
The first ever trilateral maritime exercise among the coast guard personnel of the Philippines, the United States and Japan kicked off on Thursday, June 1, ushering in cooperation for a peaceful and stable Asia Pacific.
