Protesters: Use confidential funds for social services
The protesters demanded that the confidential funds be channeled to social services instead.
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51 years after Martial Law: Never too young to care
Filipinos who went out to the streets to mark the 51st anniversary of the darkest period in the history of Philippine democracy last Sept. 21 were mostly in their 20s and 30s, and some in their 50s. They were either not yet born or too young when then president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declared Martial Law on Sept. 21, 1972.
Filipino environment activists support protests against dolphin hunting
The rallyists dramatized their protest by wearing dolphin costumes and mock anti-radiation gear.
‘No to Fukushima nuclear waste water’- protesters
‘No to Fukushima nuclear waste water’- protesters
Ninoy Aquino’s martyrdom remains relevant 40 years after
Aquino’s daughter, Ballsy, thanked those who remember their father and those who continue to support them even when they are no longer “in fashion.”
Protesters renew call for China to get out of West Philippine Sea
‘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
The tragedy of M/B Princess Aya
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.
Ang SONA sa kalsada
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.
‘Mahal sa Pilipinas’: One year of Marcos presidency
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.
Eid’l Adha
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
