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Henry Bensurto: The ‘silent hero’ who fought for PH

By Sabrina Joyce Go

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Jul 17, 2024

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8-minute read

Henry Bensurto, Jr. is the man who worked tirelessly for the Philippines' victory over China in the West Philippine Sea dispute.

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Wala nang grupong gerilya sa bansa?

By Miguel Paolo P. Reyes

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Aug 17, 2025

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16-minute read

Besides de Lima, no figureheads have emerged, perhaps giving further credence to the AFP’s claim that they are now dealing largely with NPA “stragglers” and “remnants,” whom committed soldiers are pursuing with all their might. If Asia’s longest-running communist insurgency does end under Marcos Jr.’s watch, that victory will not come after the peaceful surrender of (dead) rebel leaders—it will be drenched in blood.

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The simmering rage over the senators’ stunning betrayal of public trust

By Bullit Marquez

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Aug 9, 2025

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2-minute read

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.

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19 senators vote to save Sara

By Bullit Marquez

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Aug 8, 2025

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2-minute read

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.

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