It was only after Datu Diarog’s death that the details exploded on Davao city’s residents’ faces. The Datu’s son Diolito related: Early in 2018, the barangay chairman of the adjacent barangay of Tamayong Greg Canada had twice seen his father. Canada insisted to buy the Datu’s hilltop two hectares. The price? Only 50,000 Pesos. During both meetings, Datu Diarog refused.
Holiday or not, people gathered once again to commemorate a shining moment in the Filipinos’ struggle for genuine freedom and democracy that happened 38 years ago.
Hot air balloons of different sizes and shapes dot the sky during the four-day 24th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac Feb. 17.
Students, faculty and Benedictine sisters of St. Scholastica's College in Manila dance to the music of One Billion Rising to support a global movement to abolish violence against women and girls and advance gender equality on Feb. 15.
This year’s Ash Wednesday coincided with Valentine’s Day, which is a perfect reminder that amidst the commercialization of Valentine’s Day, we should not forget the basic message of love for our fellowmen. Photos and video by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
Kung Hei Fat Choy! Li Qiang Wushu dancers and several other groups have been busy making the rounds of Chinese business communities as early as mid-January for prosperity, happiness, and good luck.
The feast of Santo Niño, celebrated every third Sunday of January, is a colorful celebration of faith that dates back five centuries ago. These photos and videos were taken by Bullit Marquez at Sto Niño Church in Tondo, Manila.
Millions joined this year’s mass procession, the first after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
