Veteran photojournalist Bullit Marquez shares with VERA Files images he has captured about happenings that matter to the Filipino people.
Feature
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Free at last!
After seven long years in detention for what she insists as trumped -up drug charges, former Sen. Leila de Lima walked out of her detention cell at the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame at about 7 p.m. Nov. 13.
Coverage
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Grief, fear and outrage over brazen murder of radio broadcaster
Jumalon is the 199th journalist killed since the restoration of democracy in the country in 1986 and the fourth under the 15-month old government of President Marcos.
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Prayers, candles and flowers for the departed
Many tried to beat the traffic by visiting their dead earlier or after Nov. 1.
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Hopes high again for De Lima’s freedom as 2 more witnesses recant
Supporters of former senator Leila de Lima’s freedom are hoping to see her out of detention soon after two more witnesses recanted Oct 16 saying they are “bothered by their conscience.” -Photos and video by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
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Civilian groups to deliver Christmas gifts to soldiers in BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin shoal
Members of several organizations concerned about China’s aggressive activities in West Philippine Sea are organizing a trip Christmas time to Ayungin Shoal where the rusting BRP Sierra Madre manned by Marine soldiers stands, asserting Philippine sovereignty in the waters also claimed by China.
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Protesters: Use confidential funds for social services
The protesters demanded that the confidential funds be channeled to social services instead. Photos by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.